The first pope from Latin America has undeniable charisma Pope Francis Related Links Biography of Pope Francis Choosing a Pope Major Religions of the World…
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Russian and Soviet Rulers since 1462(including dates of rule)
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(Encyclopedia) Roosevelt, Eleanor (Anna Eleanor Roosevelt)Roosevelt, Eleanorrōˈzəvĕlt [key], 1884–1962, American humanitarian, b. New York City. The daughter of Elliott Roosevelt and niece of…
(Encyclopedia) Stoppard, Tom, 1937–, English playwright, b. Zlín, Czechoslovakia (now in the Czech Republic), as Tomas Straussler. During his childhood he and his family moved to Singapore, later (…
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Five state holidays you may not know by Elissa Haney Do you have Casimir Pulaski Day off? Kids in Illinois do. Many states observe legal holidays that are specific…
WorldFour Charged in Murder of Lebanese Prime Minister (Sept. 1): Commander of Lebanon's Republican Guard, former head of general security, former chief of Lebanon's police, and former military…
Below is the composition of the 117th Congress' House of Representatives, following the 2020 election. In the following lists, the numeral indicates the congressional district represented; AL is for…
