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Redmond, John Edward
(Encyclopedia) Redmond, John Edward, 1856–1918, Irish nationalist leader. He was elected to Parliament as a Home Rule member in 1881 at the height of the obstructionist program of Charles Parnell.…U.S. Societies & Associations (J)
Jewish Community Centers, World Confederation of (1946): 12 Hess St., Jerusalem, Israel 94185. Phone: (02) 625-1265; fax: (02) 624-7767. Jewish Community Centers Association (JCC) of North…Biographies: Selected Biographies A to Z: X
Selected Biographies A to ZA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z More Biographies Don't see the biography you're looking for? Search 30,000+ biographies Biographies by…August 2016: Federal Judge Rules Against Obama's Transgender Bathroom Regulations
World News | Disasters & Science News Here's a slideshow depicting the major U.S. news events of August 2016. 1. CDC Issues Zika Warning 2. U.S. Launches Airstrikes Against…Pacino, Al
(Encyclopedia) Pacino, Al (Alberto Pacino)Pacino, Alpəchēˈnō [key], 1940–, American actor, b. New York City, studied at the Herbert Berghof Studio and the Actors Studio, New York City. Known for his…Oliphant, Laurence
(Encyclopedia) Oliphant, LaurenceOliphant, Laurenceŏlˈĭfənt [key], 1829–88, British author, b. Capetown, South Africa. Although he wrote some valuable travel books, he is probably best remembered for…Greenfield
(Encyclopedia) Greenfield <1> City (2020 pop. 18,937), Monterey co., SW Calif.; inc. 1947. Thirty-three miles SE of Salinas, the town was…divine right
(Encyclopedia) divine right, doctrine that sovereigns derive their right to rule by virtue of their birth alone—a right based on the law of God and of nature. Authority is transmitted to a ruler from…American League: Yankees, 3-2
Date Winner Home FieldOct. 10Athletics, 5-3at New YorkOct. 11Athletics, 2-0at New YorkOct. 13Yankees, 1-0at OaklandOct. 14Yankees, 9-2at OaklandOct. 15Yankees, 5-3at New YorkGame 1Wednesday,…dominion
(Encyclopedia) dominion, power to rule, or that which is subject to rule. Before 1949 the term was used officially to describe the self-governing countries of the Commonwealth of Nations—e.g., Canada…Trending
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