Jewish American Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month  Jewish-Americans are influential in a wide range of sectors -- from entertainment to the sciences. In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, here are a few notables singled out by the Jewish-American Hall of Fame.
William Safire
  The author  Pulitzer Prize-winning conservative columnist and presidential speechwriter influenced public opinion for

Inspirational Facebook stories

Inspirational Facebook storiesWith millions of users, the largest social networking site, Facebook, is great for connecting with friends, planning parties and staying in touch. But some people, such as a Michigan man who found an organ donor through the site, have had their lives touched in profound ways. Scroll down  to read about his and other inspirational Facebook stories.
Man gets

Celebrity Memoirs

Celebrity MemoirsSometimes they’re funny, sometimes they’re sad. One thing is certain: The lives of celebrities are rarely dull. This month a famous actress revealed family pain in her new memoir. Read on to learn about compelling autobiographies that’ll have you laughing, crying and yearning to read more.
Ashley Judd
The film star wrote her recently released memoir, “All That Is Bitter

Space Shuttle Missions

Space Shuttle MissionsThe origins of NASA's space shuttle program date to the late '60s, with its first successful test flights in1981. Only two more shuttle flights remain before the program ends and the era of NASA's manned space flights comes to a close for the foreseeable future.

In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the first shuttle launch, let's take a close-up look at each

Civil War Anniversary

Civil War AnniversaryAfter months of turmoil, the American Civil War began on April 12, 1861. Catastrophic battles ensued between the Union and the Confederacy. The war's horror and heroism are reflected in U.S. politics, and a new Hollywood film, even 150 years later.
Lincoln's politics
President Abraham Lincoln went on record as opposing slavery. Which political party supported his ideals?

Top World Cities

Top World CitiesTop world cities
If you're making travel plans, consider visiting some of these global hotspots and less-visited geographical gems, ranked at the top by Bing.

Houston
Houston, the fourth-largest city in the nation, is home to the Astros, the Rockets and a NASA hub, so it's no wonder the town touts an out-of-this-world nickname.
Singapore
Singapore, the Malay Peninsula

World’s Smallest Regions

World’s Smallest RegionsEach of these countries is smaller than 30 square miles. Together they house some of the most important people in the world and would fit inside the smallest U.S. state.
Vatican City
Area: 0.17 square miles

Vatican City, the smallest region in the world, is home to the pope and is in a walled enclave within this Italian city.
Monaco
Area: 1 square