BEDINGER, George Michael, (uncle of Henry Bedinger), a Representative from Kentucky; born in Hanover, York County, Pa., December 10, 1756; attended an English school; moved to Virginia about…
actressBorn: 2/25/1966Birthplace: New York City Leoni is best known for her role on the television series The Naked Truth (1995–98 ). A college dropout, she got her start in acting when a friend…
television journalistBorn: 12/22/1945Birthplace: Glasgow, Kentucky Having come to Washington to help President Nixon write his memoirs, Sawyer decided to stick around in the capital to report for…
novelistBorn: 5/8/1940Birthplace: New York City The son of novelist Nathaniel Goddard Benchley and the grandson of humorist Robert Benchley, Peter Benchley knew early in life that he wanted to…
actorBorn: 2/12/1915Birthplace: Ottawa, Canada Venerable actor with large physique and distinctive deep voice who is best known for his role as Ben Cartwright on the series Bonanza (1959–73).…
Source: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) In many areas of the country, winters bring heavy snowfall and very cold temperatures. Heavy snow can block roads and cause power lines to…
RUSSELL, John Edwards, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Greenfield, Franklin County, Mass., January 20, 1834; was instructed by private tutors; returned to Massachusetts and became…
France (Group C)FIFA World Ranking: 17 Players to Watch: Zinedine Zidane (M), Stephane Guivarc'h (F), Youri Djorkaeff (F) Prospects: Host nation France has high hopes going into the Cup finals.…
Recent Discoveries: Slimy Cave Critters Researchers exploring a mile-deep area of a Mexican cavern called Cueva De Villa Luiz (Cave of the Lighted House), in Tabasco state, discovered…
