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Who is Roman Polanski? The question has two main responses. He is an award-winning director. He is also an accused fugutive rapist.

Before Diana, Princess of Wales, Princess Margaret, the younger sister to Queen Elizabeth II, was the free-spirited royal who lived a life of passion and infamy.

Music legend Bo Diddley dies on June 2, 2008 of heart failure.

An excellent painter and also a patron of his Impressionist colleagues, Bazille's career was tragically cut short by his death in the Franco-Prussian War.

Muhammad Ali, a former prize-winning boxer, is currently fighting Parkinson's disease. His earlier life involved boxing, religious conviction, and ever-ready verbal jabs.

An overview of the best albums of his illustrious career includes The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, Blonde on Blonde, and Blood on the Tracks.

With hits like "Dancing Queen" and "Waterloo" the Swedish group ABBA ruled the pop charts with their catchy dance songs.

Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States. Through many great decisions he rose to the top of the heap politically.

Dubbed by Billboard Magazine the most successful R&B group, Boyz II Men, topped charts consistently throughout the early nineties.

Since an early age Celine Dion has been captivating audiences with the beauty and purity of her voice.

He captivated audiences worldwide. Dubbed "The King", Elvis Presley shook the world one performance at a time.

Despite growing up in one of New Orleans' biggest ghettos, rapper Lil Wayne rose out of the slums to become one of rap's most prized possessions.

Martin Luther King's method of nonviolent resistance was the most effective weapon against a racist and unjust social system.

Sitting Bull was the last of the great War Chiefs to defy the U.S. Government and try to preserve his people's ancestral home and heritage.

Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb, better known as the Bee Gees, stormed through the disco era captivating all that heard their beautiful falsetto voices.

Despite scandals and marital problems Bill Clinton has managed to become one of America's political powerhouses culminating in Bill's nomination to presidency.

One of the most well-known Rastafarians in history, Nesta Marley, or Bob Marley as most would know him; set the world ablaze with his deep socially conscious music.

Michael Jackson escaped many trials and tribulations in life while creating a lasting music career even in his death. This is in in-depth view of his life.

Written by Mel Torme and Bob Wells, 'The Christmas Song," has become one of the most popular Christmas songs each holiday season since it was written in 1946.

Nancy Randolph and Richard Randolph are acquitted of murder, however Nancy's life thereafter in the Randolph home is reduced to less than that of a servant.

Shirley MacLaine at the top of her game and brilliant direction from Bob Fosse equals a musical with heart and the legs to endure.

Run through of past and current hollywood issues of Hollywood magazine including this year's cover featuring ten young up-and-coming actresses.

Her novel won the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 but she never published another book.

Caroline Kennedy, daughter of the President John F. Kennedy and niece of Senator Robert F.Kennedy campaigns for senate seat to be vacated by Hillary Clinton.

Not all actors can fill any role. A few such as Alan Tudyk, Giovanni Ribisi and Shia LaBeouf have proven they can by successfully portraying diverse characters.

Elinor Wylie's life attracts more attention than her poems, but some of those poems are worth revisiting.

Martin Luther King speaks out against Vietnam and about the War on Poverty. He combined his civil-rights campaigns with a strong stand against the Vietnam War.

Barack Obama has become the first African-American President of the United States and inspires millions with his words of hope and belief in the American people.

Barack Obama's rise from community worker to 44th President of the United States has not been without challenges, some divisive and abrupt.

Safeguarding our gifted and talented girls' development.

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. mounted courage and led the charge for Civil Rights throughout the United States. Impact of his achievements continues.

Television news coverage is short, so the media can only report part of the information. Evaluating news broadcasts helps viewers get full stories and additional facts.

Watt's Law describes a relationship between voltage, current and power in an electric circuit. Understanding Watt's Law is useful for calculating circuit characteristics.

Perhaps better known as the second half of the Lewis and Clark exploration team within the Corps of Discovery, William Clark led a remarkable career of adventure.

Barack Obama has faced challenges and had to make hard decisions long before he became President of the United States of America.

Profiles of black church founders who overcame humble beginnings and minority status to impact their communities and the world with the word of God.

October 5, 2009 David Letterman went on his late night talk show and publicly apologized to his wife and staff for having a sexual affair.

Within the space of two years, Hitler transformed the German Workers' Party from a small and ineffective party to a large and powerful political party in Germany.

Hitler's promise of creating a better Germany earned him and the Nazi Party millions of votes and paved the way for his rise to power.

African Americans have contributed to national and international landscapes with a focused vision and a myriad of achievements.

With his deep, masculine voice and commanding presence, John Wayne became one of Hollywood's most successful actors in western films.

Michael Jackson started entertaining and astonishing crowds when he was five years old. Through ups and downs, his ability to entertain remained strong.

First Lady Michelle Obama was working on legal and governmental initiatives years before she became the wife of the 44th President of the United States.

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. responds to inequality and helps to lead America's Civil Rights Movement.

Roman Polanski pled guilty to a sex crime 32 years ago, but fled the United States before he was sentenced. His victim wants to forget the past, but others do not.

On July 26, 2009 Sarah Palin stepped down as governor of Alaska. The exit comes 16 months sooner than the end of the office's standard four year term.

This essay is a clear depiction of what the creative process is. A definitive relation to three renowned writers will be used to portray the complexity of the creation.

Profiles of Black models who overcame humble beginnings and minority status to become catwalk queens.

Julia Child pulled off the rare achievement when she went from being a government employee to hosting her own successful cooking television show.