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How Native Americans Got Game

How gaming became a billion dollar industry for Native Americans. by Jennie Wood Sandia Resort and Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico Photo Credit: Mario1952…

DK Science: Birds

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…

Andrew Litton

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.…

Norman Yoshio Mineta

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…

Giving Pledge Participants

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…

Bald Eagle Removed from Endangered Species List

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…

Presidential $1 Coins

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…

Milestones in Presidential Debates

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…

Private Planes: Learjet 23

by David Noland Learjet 23 Specs Length: 43 ft, 3 in. Wingspan: 35 ft, 8 in. Empty weight: 6550 lbs Max takeoff weight: 12,500 lbs Max speed:…