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This week the United States officially opened its US Embassy in Jerusalem. A move, that has generated praise, as well as controversy and unrest in the…
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A southern Illinois native is the author of a new children's book. Dr. Kimberly Gordon Biddle grew up in Colp. She now lives in California where she…
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the assignation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After nearly five-decades there remain many unanswered questions…
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As China's trillion dollar "Road and Belt" infrastructure initiative continues working to re-shape global trade, a new book, Young China, works to bring a…
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The Vietnam War was a time of much change in America that still echos through our country's culture nearly 50 years later. Les Arbuckle spent nearly two…
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The May cover story for National Geographic Magazine is Genius. Author and journalist Claudia Kalb delves into the issue exploring where geniuses come…
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This week (Thursday, April 27, 2017) the Mystery Writers of America holds its 71st Annual Edgar Awards in New York City. Named after Edgar Allan Poe, the…
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New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry is out today (Tuesday, April 4, 2017) with his new novel The Lost Order. It’s the latest in his Cotton…
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Geo-biologist and research scientist Hope Jahren has spent her scientific career studying plants. Her new memoir Lab Girl chronicles her journey of…
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Thomas Nickell is an 18 year old classical pianist. This past summer he appeared in recital in London and Italy. He's also played with orchestras in…