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Wayne Newton

singer, entertainerBorn: 4/3/1942Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia Known as the highest paid nightclub singer in the world, Newton's shows often play in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. His dramatic…

Harold Melvin

singerBorn: 6/25/1939Birthplace: Philadelphia A major figure in the development of soul music, Melvin founded the Blue Notes in the 1950s. He led this R&B group to fame in the 1970s with hits…

Finding Czech Newspapers

The Question: I'm doing a report on the Czech Republic and I need recent newspaper articles about it or headline stories that relate to the country. Do you know where I can…

World Leaders

The Question: Could you give me a list of the prime ministers and presidents of the world? The Answer: We don't have that in list form, but our country profiles…

Poisonous Animals

Toxic Terrors Sharp claws and teeth aren't the only weapons animals possess. Many creatures use poisons to attack prey or defend themselves. Some of these…

1988 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“Don't Worry Be Happy,” Bobby McFerrinAlbum of the YearFaith, George Michael (Columbia/CBS)Song of the Year“Don't Worry Be Happy,” Bobby McFerrin, songwriterBest New ArtistTracy…

Yard Sales

The Yard Sale Your patriotic duty by Gerry Brown Summer has us all in her sweaty palms. The cliched images of "Summertime in America" surround us: Going to the beach, barbecues,…

Organic Food

Some people don’t want to eat food that has been sprayed with pesticides. Nor do they want genetically modified food (see Genetically Modified Foods). What’s the alternative? Organic food. For a…

The Four Horsemen

Senior backfield that led Notre Dame to national collegiate football championship in 1924; put together as sophomores by Irish coach Knute Rockne; immortalized by sportswriter Grantland Rice,…