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Tuva Republic

(Encyclopedia) Tuva Republic or Tyva RepublicTuva Republicboth: t&oomacr;ˈvə, Rus. t&oomacr;väˈ, Tuvan t&oomacr;wäˈ [key], constituent republic (1990 est. pop. 366,000), 65,830 sq mi (170…

U.S. History Timeline: 1900–1949

Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesBetween 1900 and 1949 the United States experienced rapid social, political, and technological expansion. It also experienced wars and natural catastrophes that…

Other Sports

Get past results for horse racing, soccer, auto racing, bowling, boxing, X Games and more.       Horse Racing Soccer Auto Racing Bowling Boxing Miscellaneous Sports…

March 2009 Current Events: Business/Science News

U.S. News | World News Here are the key events in business and science news for the month of March 2009. A.I.G. Posts $61 Billion Loss, Receiving More Bailout Funds (March 2): Insurance giant…

U.S. History Timeline: 1800–1849

Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesAs it heads into the 19th century, the United States is a country that is still only 24 years old, the Treat of Paris was signed in 1783. Ahead lies a century of…

Roger Penske

Roger PenskeBorn: Feb. 20, 1937Auto racing national sports car driving champion (1964); established racing team in 1961; co-founder of Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART); Penske Racing has…

Michael Schumacher Biography

Michael SchumacherBorn: Jan. 3, 1969German auto racer auto racer; Formula One’s all-time win leader with 82 grand prix victories (and counting); 7-time world champion (1994-95,2000-04); broke…

Leonard Woodcock 2001 Deaths

Leonard WoodcockAge: 89 president of the United Auto Workers who led a 67-day strike against auto giant General Motors in 1970, which resulted in higher wages and pensions. As President…