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Photo of the Week: It's Debatable
January 9, 2012 by Julien McNabPost a commentThe producers at BIO.com review hundreds of photos of famous figures each week, from award-winning actors and popular singers, to headliners and scandal-makers...
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Sonia Sotomayor: Influential Woman of Washington
October 17, 2011 by Antonia FelixNow starting her third term, United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor has established herself as "the people's Justice"—a national icon who...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Moms
- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
Michelle Obama
Lawyer, U.S. First Lady / 1964 -
Michelle Obama is a lawyer, Chicago city administrator and community outreach worker, as well as the wife of U.S. President Barack Obama and the 44th first lady.
- In these groups:
- Notable Female Leaders
- Influential Women of Washington
- Celebrity Deadheads
Nancy Pelosi
Government Official / 1940 -
Politician Nancy Pelosi became the first female Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives as well as the first female Speaker of the House.
- In these groups:
- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
- Famous Cancerians
Elizabeth Warren
Educator, Legal Professional, U.S. Representative, Government Official / 1949 -
Elizabeth Warren is a Democrat from Massachusetts who was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2012. She previously worked as an assistant to President Barack Obama and helped design the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, among several other roles.
- In these groups:
- Famous Women's Rights Activists
- Famous Activists
- Famous People Born in 1965
Asra Nomani
Women's Rights Activist, Academic Author, Blogger, Journalist / 1965 -
Asra Nomani is known for her fight for women's equality in the American Islamic community.
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Kim Jong Il Edition
December 23, 2011 by Jennifer BallThe passing of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il earlier this week brought a renewed, worldwide fascination with the life of the country's "Dear Leader." With a...
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- In these groups:
- Erratic and Autocratic
- The 69 Club
- Famous Aquarians
Kim Jong Il
Dictator / 1941 - 2011
Kim Jong Il's dominating personality and complete concentration of power has come to define the country North Korea.
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Gaddafi's American Crush
August 26, 2011 by Leila TahaShe's single, successful, worldly—and the object of affection of a mad dictator. Embattled Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi unwittingly provided a bit of comic relief...
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- In these groups:
- Influential Women of Washington
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Political Party Crashers
Condoleezza Rice
Government Official / 1954 -
Condoleezza Rice is the first black woman to serve as the United States' national security adviser, as well as the first black woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State (2005-09).
- In these groups:
- Erratic and Autocratic
- The 69 Club
- Famous Geminis
Muammar al-Qaddafi
Dictator / 1942 - 2011
Muammar al-Qaddafi seized control of the Libyan government in 1969, and ruled as an authoritarian dictator for more than 40 years before he was overthrown in 2011.
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Veteran's Day Edition
November 11, 2011 by Jennifer BallIn honor of Veteran’s Day, we examine three famous Hollywood figures who fought for our country. Can you figure out which of these statements are facts, and which...
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- In these groups:
- Dads in Denial
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Action Movie Stars
Chuck Norris
Film Actor, Television Actor, Martial Arts Expert / 1940 -
Chuck Norris has starred in such action films as Return of the Dragon and Missing in Action. He also had a hit TV series called Walker, Texas Ranger.
- In these groups:
- TV Moms: 1970s
- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Taureans
Bea Arthur
Animal Rights Activist, Actress / 1922 - 2009
Bea Arthur was an Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress who starred in the television shows Maude and The Golden Girls.
- In these groups:
- Weight Loss Winners
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Actors
Drew Carey
Television Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host / 1958 -
Comedian Drew Carey came to national attention with his hit sitcom The Drew Carey Show before becoming the host of The Price Is Right.
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Case Dropped Against Dominique Strauss-Kahn
August 24, 2011 by Leila TahaDominique Strauss-Kahn will soon bid adieu to New York City. The rape case against the 62-year-old French diplomat has been formally dismissed by the Manhattan...

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