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David Stern Biography

David SternBorn: Sept. 22, 1942Basketball marketing expert and NBA commissioner since 1984; took office the year Michael Jordan turned pro; has presided over stunning artistic and financial…

Outlook

After a period of blowouts throughout the mid-1980s and into the early 90s, the NFL has enjoyed some pretty tightly contested Super Bowl games in the past three years. This year, the trend should…

Alan Ladd Biography

Alan LaddactorBorn: 9/3/1913Birthplace: Hot Springs, Arkansas Film star of the '40s and '50s, known primarily for his roles in films like Lucky Jordan (1942), Two Years Before the Mast, The…

Endless Summer Blockbusters

Get ready for the onslaught of endless summer movies with this quick guide to what's coming out and when. Look for the box of popcorn icon next to movies that are kid friendly. By Jennie Wood…

Freedom in the World, 2010

Since 1972, Freedom House has published Freedom in the World, an annual comparative assessment of the state of political rights and civil liberties around the world. Widely used by…

Longest-Reigning Living Monarchs

HM Queen Elizabeth II continues her reign at the top Though less common now than they once were, monarchs have had an important role in history since at least the 3000s B.C.E. These are the living…