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America's Most Endangered Places 2009
Mount Taylor in Grants, New Mexico is among American sites most at risk by Elizabeth Olson America's Most Endangered Places America's Most Endangered Places 2007America's Most Endangered Places…Michael Sam
Michael Sam is the college football player who announced in 2014 that he was gay and hoped to play in the NFL. If he were to make a team, he would become the first openly gay active player in NFL…Ten Largest Oil Spills in the World
The following table lists the largest oil spills in the world. The date of the spill, circumstances surrounding the spill, and amount of oil spilled are also given. Rank Date Cause Source…Robert Durst
Robert Durst was the eccentric multimillionaire who was arrested for murder in 2015 after being featured in the HBO documentary The Jinx. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison in…Ten Largest Oil Spills in the U.S.
The following table lists the largest oil spills in U.S. history. The date of the spill, circumstances surrounding the spill, and amount of oil spilled are also given. Rank Date Cause…Weather: Galveston Storm Surge
Galveston Storm SurgeWeatherBlowing Cold and Hot: The Big OnesWinter Gone SouthBig-City SnowsStorm of the Century?The Greatest One of AllModern Winter of Deep SnowsGalveston Storm SurgeThe Great New…Juneteenth Overview
Celebrates the liberation of Black Americans in Texas on June 19, 1865 Origins Related Links Text of the Emancipation Proclamation History of the Emancipation Proclamation…The Importance of Juneteenth
On June 19th, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger led a band of troops to Galveston, Texas, to proclaim slavery abolished. It had been two months since the surrender of Robert E. Lee and the…16 Best Beaches in Texas
Top of Page Source: iStockWhen you think of Texas, you might not immediately think of beaches. But the Texas coast has some of the most beautiful, family-friendly, and cleanest beaches in the country…Boxing Stats for the 2000-2001 Season: Lightweights (135 lbs)
Date Winner Loser Result Title Site Dec. 1 Angel Manfredy Carlos Ramirez TKO 5 — Las Vegas Dec. 3 Julio Diaz Eduardo Perez TKO 6 — Las Vegas Dec.…