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Ferguson Shooting Sparks National Outrage

The shooting of a teenager by a police officer in a St. Louis suburb leads to unrest and unanswered questions. Protestors in Ferguson, Mo. Related Links Major Race…

October 2003

WorldIsrael To Expand Barrier and Settlements (Oct. 1) Government approves expansion of barrier miles into parts of Palestinian-controlled West Bank to protect Jewish settlements. (Oct. 2)…

U.S. Zoos and Aquariums

Source: The facilities listed are members of, and accredited by, the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) to ensure that they are maintaining professional standards. The AZA also accredits…

March 2008 Current Events

Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World | Nation | Business/Science/Society Colombian Forces…

The Statue of Liberty: Facts, History & Profile

Top of Page Image Source: Getty ImagesFast Statue of Liberty Facts Height: The statue stands at a total of 305 feet, with 151 feet for the statue itself.  Weight: The statue weighs 225 tons or…

Major Race Riots in the U.S.

Read about some of the most significant riots in U.S. history 1898: Wilmington, North Carolina While Democrats held power at the state level in North Carolina, a coalition of white…

Little League World Series Champions

Year Champion Runner-up Score1947 Williamsport, Pa. Lock Haven, Pa. 16–71948 Lock Haven, Pa. St. Petersburg, Fla. 6–51949 Hammonton, N.J. Pensacola, Fla. 5–01950 Houston, Tex. Bridgeport,…

Playoffs: Other U.S. Pro Leagues, 1997-98 Season

The A-League serves as a type of minor league system for Major League Soccer. The division II outdoor league is part of the United Systems of Independent Soccer Leagues (USISL) and is recognized by…

Shipwrecks Since 1833

The Titanic isn't the only notable shipwreck (though it is famous for crashing into an iceberg on April 15, 1912, killing over 1,500 people). The Lusitania, a British…

New York, city, United States

(Encyclopedia) New York, city (2020 pop. 8,336,817), land area 304.8 sq mi (789.4 sq km), SE N.Y., largest city in the United States and one of the…