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(Encyclopedia) 9/11, the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, in the United States, and the associated events and impact of those attacks. The attacks, which were carried out by agents of Al Qaeda (a…May 2006
WorldBolivia Nationalizes Natural Gas Industry (May 1): Under orders of President Evo Morales, the military takes over the country's energy fields. Moussaoui Sentenced to Life in Prison (May…U.S. Presidents Who Were Related to Each Other
American Dynasties Technically speaking, in the United States one cannot inherit political office from their parents. But that doesn't mean there aren't dynastic families, who repeatedly win…Clinton, Bill
(Encyclopedia) Clinton, Bill (William Jefferson Clinton), 1946–, 42d President of the United States (1993–2001), b. Hope, Ark. His father died before he was born, and he was originally named William…Post-9/11 Changes By the U.S. Government
Has the government's response to 9/11 compromised civil rights in the name of national security? USA Patriot Act and Domestic Spying | Department of Homeland Security | Military Tribunals and…July 2003
WorldThousands Protest Proposed Law in Hong Kong (July 1): About 500,000 people participate in march against anti-subversion laws that would impose lengthy jail terms for sedition, secession…Timeline of Terrorism: the Aftermath
by Erin Teare Tuesday, September 18 Pakistani officials and Taliban leaders end two days of negotiations with no agreement. A moment of silence is held at 8:48 am EDT in New York…Presidential Trivia
Who was the only bachelor to lead the nation? Presidents Who Were Related to Each Other John Adams was the father of John Quincy Adams. James Madison and Zachary Taylor were second cousins…Doug Wead, 2005 News
writer and former evangelical minister, revealed in February that for two years he had secretly taped phone conversations he had with President Bush when he was governor of Texas. Wead…August 2002
WorldIraq Moves to Resume Inspection Talks (Aug. 1): Iraqi foreign minister Naji Sabri invites UN inspector Hans Blix to Baghdad to discuss weapons inspections. (Aug. 5): Iraq says it will…Trending
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