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The Iowa caucus doesn’t always predict the presidential nominee, but it’s been an important part of the process since the 1970s.

Ellen Gutoskey








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When he was president, Theodore Roosevelt could fit eight meetings in an hour—that’s 7.5 minutes for each one. By the time he entered office, Roosevelt had had a fair bit of experience racing against time and coming out ahead: From studying unde

Erin McCarthy
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'The West Wing' rose above early doubts to become one of most celebrated shows of its era, winning four consecutive Outstanding Drama Series Emmys.

Matthew Jackson




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Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis was one of our country's most stylish and elegant icons for decades, but she was no empty, aloof beauty.

Ethan Trex




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Sixty-four percent of women in civic, corporate, and political leadership roles in the U.S. are alumnae of the Girls Scouts of America—including these famous faces.

Michele Debczak