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The 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries were held to select the party's nominee for the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Incumbent President Joe Biden withdrew his candidacy and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, who became the presumptive nominee after winning the virtual roll call at the convention.
Detroit is a major city in the U.S. state of Michigan, known for its automotive industry, music, sports and arts. Learn about its history, geography, demographics, economy, government, education, media, crime and infrastructure from this comprehensive encyclopedia article.
A failed coup by hardliners of the Communist Party to seize power from Gorbachev in August 1991. The coup was opposed by Yeltsin, who led the resistance and declared Russian sovereignty, and triggered the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Rembrandt (1606-1669) was a prolific and influential artist who painted portraits, landscapes, biblical scenes and self-portraits. He lived in Leiden and Amsterdam, taught many students, and faced personal and financial hardships in his later years.
Martin O'Malley is a former governor of Maryland and mayor of Baltimore who became the 17th commissioner of the Social Security Administration in 2023. He is a Democrat who ran for president in 2016 and has written books on government innovation and technology.
Xinjiang is the largest and most populous region of China, located in the northwest of the country at the crossroads of Central Asia and East Asia. It has a diverse ethnic composition, a rich history, and abundant natural resources, but also faces ethnic and religious conflicts and human rights abuses.
Tupac Shakur was an American rapper and actor who is considered one of the most influential and influential music artists of the 20th century. He was born in New York City to political activists and became a central figure in West Coast hip hop, releasing several multi-platinum albums and starring in movies before his murder in 1996.
Turkey is a country in West Asia and Southeast Europe with a Muslim-majority population and a secular government. It has a rich and diverse history, culture, and economy, and is a member of several international organizations.