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July 2016: Chris Froome Wins Tour de France
U.S. News | Disasters & Science News Here's a slideshow depicting the major world news events of July 2016. 1. ISIS-Inspired Attacks Increasing…March 2016: Donald Trump Wins Big on Super Tuesday
World News | Disasters & Science News Here's a slideshow depicting the major U.S. news events of March 2016. Donald Trump Wins Big on Super Tuesday…2016 Presidential Candidates Slideshow: Hillary Clinton Wins a Grammy
The 2016 presidential race has been anything but boring. With Donald Trump grabbing headlines on the Republican side and the tight Democratic race between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, there's…Game-Winning Goals in Overtime for Hockey's 1996-97 Season
A total of 214 games were tied after regulation during the 1996-97 regular season, with 70 being resolved in overtime. Teams play one five-minute overtime period during the regular season. (*)…The Supreme Court: Which One Wins—States' Rights or ADA?
Which One Wins—States' Rights or ADA?The Supreme CourtKeeping Things EqualSaying Yes to Affirmative Action, SometimesUnconstitutional Undergraduate Admissions Policy—Gratz v. BollingerWhich…Douglas, Denzil Llewellyn
(Encyclopedia) Douglas, Denzil Llewellyn, 1953–, Kittian political leader, grad. Univ. of the West Indies (B.S. 1977, M.D. 1984). A member of the Labour party, in 1989 he was elected to the Saint…Foley, Thomas Stephen
(Encyclopedia) Foley, Thomas Stephen, 1929–2013, U.S. congressman, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (1989–95), b. Spokane, Wash. A lawyer, he was elected to the U.S. House of…Carlsen, Magnus
(Encyclopedia) Carlsen, Magnus (Sven Magnus Øen Carlsen), 1990–, Norwegian chess player. He became a grandmaster in 2004 at age 13, becoming the youngest player to achieve this honor, and in 2006 he…Echo, in Greek mythology
(Encyclopedia) Echo, in Greek mythology, mountain nymph. She assisted Zeus in one of his amorous adventures by distracting Hera with her chatter. For this Hera made her unable to speak except to…Connolly, Maureen
(Encyclopedia) Connolly, Maureen, 1934–69, American tennis player, b. San Diego, Calif. She became, at 16, the youngest player to win the U.S. national singles. She successfully defended the U.S.…