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 U.S. Troops Kill…
Source: The U.S. Treasury Department, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Web: www.bep.treas.gov .1690: Colonial NotesIn the early days of this nation, before and just after the American Revolution,…
How gaming became a billion dollar industry for Native Americans. by Jennie Wood Sandia Resort and Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico Photo Credit: Mario1952…
HOLLOW BONESFLIGHTLESS BIRDSCATCHING FISHCLASS: AVES (BIRDS)FIND OUT MOREBirds are endothermic (warm-blooded) animals that have feathers, beaks, and scales on their legs. They lays eggs, which…
music director, conductorBorn: 1959Birthplace: New York City Julliard-trained as a pianist, Litton considered performing only a fallback in case his first love, conducting, couldn't pay the bills.…
George W. Bush's secretary of Transportation Born: 11/12/1931Birthplace: San Jose, Calif. The lone Democrat appointed to Bush's cabinet, Mineta was offered the same job in the Clinton…
The United States is home to roughly 40% of the world's billionaires. About 10% of America's richest citizens have committed to participate in the Giving Pledge and donate at least 50% of their…
Conservation efforts help population of bald eagle increase from 400 to 10,000 over 40 years by Beth Rowen Bald Eagle Related Links Endangered and Threatened SpeciesWhy Do Animals Become…
A dollar for every president by Shmuel Ross Washington's dollar coin, the first to be released Photo Credit: U.S. Mint Side view of the presidential dollar coins, with…
Memorable events from the U.S. presidential and vice presidential debates by Beth Rowen John Kennedy Related Links Memorable Quotes from U.S. Presidential Debates How the…
