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The 87th Academy Award Best Actor Nominees

Here are the nominees for actor in a leading role. Bradley Cooper is nominated for his portrayal of Chris Kyle, the deadliest marksman in U.S. military history, in American Sniper. This is…

The Supreme Court: Getting Searched on a Bus

Getting Searched on a BusThe Supreme CourtCollecting EvidenceSearching Your Car When You're Stopped for SpeedingUsing the Right Not to KnockFinding Marijuana with Thermal-Imaging…

A Tour of Rushmore, Part 2

Related Links Rushmore Official SiteEntertainment Reviews: RushmoreThe Movies of 1998The Movies of 1999Rushmore is more about the reality people create for themselves — in fantasies, obsessions,…

James Lawrence ORR, Congress, SC (1822-1873)

ORR James Lawrence , a Representative from South Carolina; born in Craytonville, Anderson County, S.C., May 12, 1822; attended the public schools, and was graduated from the University of Virginia…

Degas, Edgar

(Encyclopedia) Degas, Edgar (Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas)Degas, Edgarēlĕrˈ zhĕrmăNˈ ĕdgärˈ dəgäˈ [key], 1834–1917, French painter and sculptor, b. Paris; son of a banker. Although prepared for the…

Burlington, cities, United States

(Encyclopedia) Burlington. 1 City (2020 pop. 23,982), seat of Des Moines co., SE Iowa, on four hills overlooking the Mississippi (spanned there by rail…

Most Valuable Player: Baseball Players, Sports

Indians, 4–2Date Winner Home FieldOct. 8Orioles, 3-0at BaltimoreOct. 9Indians, 5-4at BaltimoreOct. 11Indians, 2-1 (12 inn.)at ClevelandOct. 12Indians, 8-7at ClevelandOct. 13Orioles, 4-2at…

Agencies of the United Nations

Linked to the United Nations through special agreements, the separate, autonomous specialized agencies of the UN family set standards and guidelines, help formulate policies, provide technical…

Charleston, cities, United States

(Encyclopedia) Charleston. 1 City (2020 pop. 17,286), seat of Coles co., E Ill.; inc. 1835. Charleston is an industrial, rail, and trade center located…