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Sonia Sotomayor. Sonia Maria Sotomayor ( / ˈsoʊnjə ˌsoʊtoʊmaɪˈjɔːr /, Spanish: [ˈsonja sotomaˈʝoɾ]; [1] born June 25, 1954) [2] is an American lawyer and jurist who serves as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She was nominated by President Barack Obama on May 26, 2009, and has served since August 8, 2009.
George Orwell. Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950) was an English novelist, poet, essayist, journalist, and critic who wrote under the pen name of George Orwell. [2] His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism. [3]
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States. [3] It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, on March 4, 1789. Originally including seven articles, the Constitution delineates the national frame and constrains the powers of the federal government.
Samart Payakaroon. Samart Tiptarmi ( Thai: สามารถ พยัคฆ์อรุณ ), ( Thai: สามารถ ทิพย์ท่าไม้; , born 5 December 1962), is a Thai former professional boxer, Muay Thai fighter and entertainer. He is considered by many to be the greatest Muay Thai fighter of all time, becoming a ...
Conor Anthony McGregor ( Irish: Conchúr Antóin Mac Gréagóir; [10] born 14 July 1988) is an Irish professional mixed martial artist, professional boxer and actor. He is a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight and Lightweight Champion, becoming the first UFC fighter to hold UFC championships in two weight classes ...
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex ( / ˈmɛɡən /; born Rachel Meghan Markle; August 4, 1981) is an American member of the British royal family and a former actress. She is married to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the younger son of King Charles III. Meghan was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Her acting career began at Northwestern University.
Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone ( / stəˈloʊn /; born July 6, 1946) is an American actor and filmmaker. He has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Critics' Choice Award, as well as nominations for three Academy Awards and two BAFTA Awards. Stallone is one of only two actors in history (alongside Harrison Ford) to ...
Neil Sheehan, war correspondent, writing before the mass attacks on heavily populated cities including North Vietnam's capital. On 22 November 1972, a B-52D (55-110) from U-Tapao was hit by a SAM while on a raid over Vinh. The crew was forced to abandon the damaged aircraft over Thailand. This was the first B-52 destroyed by hostile fire. The zenith of B-52 attacks in Vietnam was Operation ...