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On October 5, 2011, the news of the death of technology innovator Steve Jobs rocked the world. The failing health of the Apple cofounder and Pixar CEO was no secret. Jobs had given up his role as Apple's CEO just a few months prior because of his struggle with pancreatic cancer. But his death still drew a huge reaction. From Apple employees and fans to political and business leaders, people honored Jobs's passing by reflecting on his prolific life...

"King Charles III became king in September 2022. He is the oldest person to assume the British throne. Find out more about his life, including his early years, his life as a prince, and more"--

"On March 19, 2013, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina became Pope Francis, the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. His election to the papacy was notable in many ways. He became the first pope from the Americas, the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere, the first non-European pope in more than 1,200 years, the first Jesuit pope, and the first pope to choose the name Francis. Pope Francis was not the person that most people expected to...

"Martin Luther King Jr. was an influential and inspiring leader of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. The minister and social activist won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. He was assassinated in 1968"--Provided by publisher.

"In 1993 Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the second woman justice ever appointed to the US Supreme Court. Learn more about her life and career supporting gender equality and workers' rights"--

"Harry Styles is more than an English singer and songwriter. Follow his career from performing with One Direction to becoming a solo artist. Then discover his acting career and how he became a fashion icon"--Provided by publisher.

"US Olympian Aly Raisman is a leader in and out of the gym. She has risen to great prominence as an outspoken voice against sexual assault. This title covers the most fascinating details of her life as a gold-winning gymnast"--

"Forced into exile in India after Tibet's attempted revolt against occupying Chinese forces, the Dalai Lama launched a nonviolent campaign against the occupation that earned him a Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. He remains an icon of peace"--

"Senator Kamala Harris is known as a tough prosecutor. She made history as the first Black and Indian woman to lead a major ticket. Follow her fight to the White House!"--

"Profiles the life and career of the multitalented musician and songwriter, discussing his childhood, rise to fame, and contractual dispute with his record label." --