Chris Chaberski

On Monday Maryland announced that after 59 years in the Atlantic Coast Conference, it was leaving for the Big Ten. Rutgers will be following them, bringing the total number of Big Ten teams to 14. Numerical dissonan

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1945: Trials against 24 Nazi war criminals start at the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, Germany (more info)

1947: Princess—now Queen—Elizabeth marries Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey in London (more info)

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Joe Biden
Age: 70
Occupation: Politician
Known For: Being a United States senator (D.-Del.) from 1973 until he was elected as U.S. vice president with Barack Obama in 2008 and again in 2012, and his penchant for always saying exactly what's on his mind with often hilarious results

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Trying to find the lowest prices on toys this holiday season? The latest industry report indicates that Amazon.com has better deals than retail giants Walmart, Target and everyone else.

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Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1869: The Suez Canal, linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea, opens in Egypt (more info)

1968: Viewers of the Raiders-Jets football game are prevented from watching its exciting finish when NBC switches its broadcast to the movie 'Heidi,' prompting changes to sports broadcasting in the U.S. (more info)

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Danny DeVito
Age: 68
Occupation: Actor, Comedian and Producer
Known For: His Emmy-winning portrayal of Louie De Palma on the sitcom 'Taxi,' appearing in films such as 'Romancing the Stone,' 'Ruthless People' and 'Batman Returns,' currently starring on the TV series 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' and his long marriage to and recent split from 'Cheers' star Rhea Perlman

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1907: Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory collectively enter the United States as Oklahoma, the 46th state (more info)

1914: The Federal Reserve Bank of the United States officially opens (more info)

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1777: After 16 months of debate, the Continental Congress approves the Articles of Confederation (more info)

1867: The first stock ticker is unveiled in New York City (more info)

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Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Beverly D'Angelo

Age: 61
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Roles in 'Every Which Way But Loose,' 'Hair' and 'Coal Miner's Daughter,' and her scene-stealing work with Chevy Chase in the 'Vacation' franchise

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