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December 2007

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 Putin's Party…

Colorado

Capital: Denver State abbreviation/Postal code: Colo./CO Governor: John Hickenlooper, D (to Jan. 2019) Lieut. Governor: Donna Lynne, D (to Jan. 2019) Senators: Michael…

Johnson, Samuel, English author

(Encyclopedia) Johnson, Samuel, 1709–84, English author, b. Lichfield. The leading literary scholar and critic of his time, Johnson helped to shape and define the Augustan Age. He was equally…

1989 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“Wind Beneath My Wings,” Bette MidlerAlbum of the YearNick of Time, Bonnie Raitt (Capitol)Song of the Year“Wind Beneath My Wings,” Larry Henley and Jeff Silbar, songwritersBest…

Olympic Highlights: 2008

Day-to-day news from Beijing by Liz Olson, Mark Hughes, Chris Warner, and Beth Rowen Top Medal Count*United States: 110China: 100Russia: 72 Friday, Aug. 8 The 2008 Summer Games open in…

capital punishment

(Encyclopedia) capital punishment, imposition of a penalty of death by the state. Since the 1970s almost all capital sentences in the United States have been imposed for homicide. There has been…

Oregon

Capital: Salem State abbreviation/Postal code: Ore./OR Governor: Kate Brown, D (to Jan. 2019) Senators: Jeff Merkley, D (to Jan. 2021); Ron Wyden, D (to Jan. 2023) U.S.…

Missouri

Capital: Jefferson City State abbreviation/Postal code: Mo./MO Governor: Eric Greitens, R (to Jan. 2021) Lieut. Governor: Mike Parson, R (to Jan. 2021) Senators: Roy…

1999 Grammy Awards

The 42nd Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Los Angeles' Staples Center on February 23, 2000.Record:“Smooth,” Santana featuring Rob ThomasAlbum:Supernatural, Santana (Arista Records)Song:“…