World Russia Cuts Off Gas to Ukraine (Jan. 1): In a dispute over pricing, state-owned company Gazprom reduces the flow of natural gas to Ukraine. The move affects exports to countries in Western…
Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World Analysis…
Quick-witted one-liners and gaffes from past presidential and vice presidential debates
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Sen. Joseph Lieberman Gore's VP choice brings moral compass and rectitude by Beth Rowen Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore, left, and Sen. Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., wave to…
PARRIS, Stanford E., a Representative from Virginia; born in Champaign, Champaign County, Ill., September 9, 1929; attended the public schools of Illinois; B.S., University of Illinois,…
Senate Years of Service: 1973-1979Party: DemocratHATHAWAY, William Dodd, a Representative and a Senator from Maine; born in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Mass., February 21, 1924; attended…
U.S. politician, public officialBorn: 1946Birthplace: New York City Whitman was elected Governor of New Jersey (which has off-year elections) in 1993 and served in the post until 2000 when…
First woman to run on a major party presidential ticket in the United StatesBorn: 8/26/1935Birthplace: Newburgh, NYDied: 3/26/2011 (Boston, MA) Geraldine…
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