Professor of american legal history at harvard law school. Shes also a professor of history in the college of arts and sciences. Her first foray into writing produced lost at sea which was written when she was 7. So shes an overachiever. Since then, she has authored or coauthored six historical studies, including the hemingses of monticello, an american family, which was winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 2009. The highly acclaimed book also won 15 additional awards, including the Frederick Douglass prize. Her 2011 study of Andrew Johnson, the subject of her talk this morning, was praised as brilliantly written and fairminded. The book is not available in the bookstore today. Youll have to order it. But i do have her most recent book, and that is coauthored and it is titled the most blessed of patriarchs, Thomas Jefferson and the empire of the imagination. She will be available for a few minutes after her presentation to sign autographs, sign books for you. So please help me welcome one o
Execution. Why hes expected to plead guilty to charges of desertion this morning. And the scary moment when an inflatable ride goes flying into the air injuring several children slamming into a woman, dragging her nearly 20 feet. Big questions about the safety of bounce houses like these. And good morning, america. Welcome back this monday morning. We want to get right to that Oil Rig Explosion in louisiana overnight. The rig going up in flames turning into a fireball injuring at least seven people. And this morning one is still missing. Active search is under way. Abcs Steve Osunsami has been tracking the story all night and has the latest. Good morning, steve. Reporter good morning to you, robin. This rig is about a mile and a half from the Coast Guard Boat launch but families could still hear the sound of the explosions while they were having dinner last night. Of those hospitalized one person this morning is still in critical condition. Overnight at lake pontchartrain, rightout sid
Me, youre never going to convince those people. Why hes expected to plead guilty to charges of did he ser shun this morning. And the scary moment when an inflatable ride goes flying into the air injuring several children slamming into a woman, dragging her nearly 20 feet. Big questions about the safety of bounce houses like these. And good morning, america. Welcome back this monday morning. We want to get right to that Oil Rig Explosion in louisiana overnight. The rig going up in flames turning into a fireball injuring at least seven people. And this morning one is still missing. Active search is under way. Abcs Steve Osunsami has been tracking the story all night and has the latest. Good morning, steve. Reporter good morning to you, robin. This oil rig is about a mile and a half from the Coast Guard Boat launch, but families could still hear the sound of explosions inside their homes. Of those who were hospitalized, one person is still in Critical Condition this morning. Overnight at
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New greek 100 protein. From yoplait. Cheerleading is now considered a sport in california but could hurt successful cheer programs in one east bay district. Tonight teammates and parents are rallying to save the programment im dan ashley. Im ama daetz. Its a step forward and possibly a leap back. Kat katie uteehs has the story. Reporter cheerleading is a sport. Recognized as athletes that we are. Reporter threatened in the district. Girls are athletes. To be taken away, dwafted. Grapple with the cost of the sport, proposed eliminating regular cheer and doing dance cheer. Dont cut something thats been successful in the district for years. Reporter traditional sideline is more inclusive. More students can participate. Stunt teams are smaller. Stunt teams really small. Allow up to 30 girls but usually 20. Less girls able to be on the team. Reporter more colleges recognize traditional cheers for scholarship. Competition in florida. Coach says stunt cheer isnt as established. Its not on the