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Omaha, Nebr.

Mayor: Jean Stothert (to June 2017)2010 census population (rank): 408,958 (42); Male: 201,063 (49.2%); Female: 207,895 (50.8%); White: 298,815 (73.1%); Black: 55,950 (13.7%); American Indian and…

2006 Olympics: Snowboarding

Very popular new sport by Gerry Brown and Christine Frantz Related Links 2006 Winter Olympics2006 Snowboarding Medal StandingsHistory of Snowboarding2002 Olympic Results2005 Snowboarding…

local government

(Encyclopedia) local government, political administration of the smallest subdivisions of a country's territory and population. The British system of local government, which has been the model for…

Unitarianism

(Encyclopedia) Unitarianism, in general, the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity, believing that God exists only in one person. While there were previous antitrinitarian…

Booth, John Wilkes

(Encyclopedia) Booth, John WilkesBooth, John Wilkeswĭlks [key], 1838–65, American actor, the assassin of Abraham Lincoln, b. near Bel Air, Md.; son of Junius Brutus Booth and brother of Edwin Booth.…

Indiana

Indiana State Facts Entered Union: December 11, 1816 (19th State)Organized as territory: May 7, 1800Present constitution adopted: 1851 Fun Facts State abbreviation/Postal code: Ind./INNicknames:…

U.S. Military Leaders

Douglas MacArthur See also People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Military Personnel Veterans Memorial Day Veterans Day America's Wars: U.S. Casualties and…

2007 Drama Desk Awards

The Drama Desk, a group of 150 theater critics and reporters, announced the awards on May 20, 2007. Outstanding Play Tom Stoppard, The…

magic, in entertainment

(Encyclopedia) magic, in entertainment, the seeming manipulation and supernatural control of the natural world for the amusement and amazement of an audience. Entertainment magic can be divided into…