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Masters Preview 2001

A historical companion to the Masters Tournament by John Gettings Tiger Woods poised to become the first reigning champion of all four major golf tournaments. The first of the…

National Football League Team Profiles

America's Favorite Pastime by Mark Zurlo With millions of fans across the globe, football has become one of the world's most popular sports, and has (arguably) replaced baseball…

People Who Died in 2007

See also 2006 Deaths 2005 Deaths 2004 Deaths 2003 Deaths 2002 Deaths 2001 Deaths 2000 Deaths…

Disney, Walt

(Encyclopedia) Disney, Walt (Walter Elias Disney)Disney, Waltdĭzˈnē [key], 1901–66, American movie producer and pioneer in animated cartoons, b. Chicago. He grew up in Missouri, in the small town of…

Chicago, Ill.

Mayor: Rahm Emanuel (to April 2019)2010 census population (rank): 2,695,598 (3); Male: 1,308,072 (48.5%); Female: 1,387,526 (51.5%); White: 1,212,835 (45.0%); Black: 887,608 (32.9%); American Indian…

Philadelphia, Pa.

Mayor: Michael Nutter (to Jan. 2016) 2010 census population (rank): 1,526,006 (5); Male: 719,813 (47.2%); Female: 806,1933 (52.8%); White: 626,221 (41.0%); Black: 661,839 (43.4%);…

Black Civil Rights Leaders

Notable Civil Rights Leaders       The Little Rock Nine pictured with Daisy Bates, the president of the Arkansas NAACP. Browse more African-American biographies by category:…

1962 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” Tony BennettAlbum of the YearThe First Family, Vaughn Meader (Cadence)Song of the Year“What Kind of Fool Am I,” Leslie Bricusse and Anthony…

Thanksgiving Football

Turkey and Pigskin A guide to Thanksgiving football by Mike Morrison Lions opponents no longer have Barry Sanders to worry about on Thanksgiving as the future Hall of Fame running…