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Will.I.Am: A Song To Inspire A Nation
Will.i.am of the group Black Eyed Peas wrote and produced three songs for Barack Obama's campaign, including the YouTube sensation "Yes We Can." Here, will.i.am discusses how he chose the speech and describes how he thinks its legacy will live on.Web Extra: Watch The Video ()
Bush Administration Altered Appalachian Landscape
Bush's environmental legacy includes buried streams and lopped-off mountaintops in coal country. ()
In One State, There's Little Celebration Over Obama
Many people in Wyoming are anticipating Inauguration Day with a mix of curiosity and dread. ()
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