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Solzhenitsyn, Aleksandr Isayevich
(Encyclopedia) Solzhenitsyn, Aleksandr IsayevichSolzhenitsyn, Aleksandr Isayevichəlyĭksänˈdər ēsīˈəvĭch sôlˌzhənētˈsĭn [key], 1918–2008, Russian writer widely regarded as one of the greatest and most…October 2004
WorldU.S. and Iraqi Troops Attack Insurgents (Oct. 1): More than 5,000 soldiers attempt to take over Samarra, held by militants. As many as 125 insurgents killed. (Oct. 3): U.S. and Iraqi…November 2004
WorldKarzai Declared Official Winner (Nov. 3): Afghanistan's electoral board announces Hamid Karzai won October's presidential election, taking 55.4% of the vote.Arafat Falls Gravely Ill (Nov…April Current Events 2024: U.S. News
Top of Page World News | Disaster News | Science & Technology News | Current Events This Week The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you…Lance Armstrong, 1999 News
27, won the 86th Tour de France in July, only three years after being diagnosed with aggressive testicular cancer, which spread to the Texas native's abdomen, lungs, and brain.Lance Armstrong, 2000 News
29, won his second consecutive Tour de France in July, only four years after being diagnosed with aggressive testicular cancer, which spread to the Texas native's abdomen, lungs, and brain…Origin of "pap smear"
The Question: Where did the name "pap smear" come from? The Answer: The pap smear, a test for cervical cancer, is named for George N.…Lance Armstrong, 2004 News
American bicyclist, proved once again in July that he is indeed the King of the Mountains, as he breezed past his rivals to win a record-breaking sixth consecutive Tour de France race. In…March 2001 News and Events
WorldSuicide Bomber Kills Three Israelis (March 4): Attack in Netanya, town north of Tel Aviv, follows slaying by Israelis of six Palestinians. Tension builds in area.Israel Restores…How to Maintain a Healthy Diet
Grain products, vegetables, and fruits are key parts of a varied diet. They are emphasized in this guideline because they provide vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates (starch and dietary fiber…Trending
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