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Jimmy Carter loves his mother so much he's written a book about her, the aptly titled A Remarkable Mother. And now, the soft-spoken former leader of the free world and Habitat for Humanity superstar is coming to Chicago to promote the book, giving you the chance for the perfect Mother's Day gift. Hey, the man really is a humanitarian. more ›

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Colin Powell seemed to step out of line with the administration's official platform on Iraq yesterday, admitting on ABC's "This Week" that the insurgency in Iraq is getting worse. more ›

Former President Ronald Reagan passed away today at 93. An actor and Governor of California before moving into the White House, Regan was an Illinois native. Born in Tampico, Ill. on February 6, 1911, Reagan grew up in Dixon, Ill. and graduated from Eureka College in Eureka, Ill. His entertainment career began on radio in Iowa before he headed out to California to act in movies. Reagan served as Governor of California from 1967-1974.... more ›