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Silvio Berlusconi remains one of the most recognizable and polarizing figures in modern Italian history. To some, he was a visionary entrepreneur who transformed Italy’s media industry, revived a struggling football club, and gave Italians a sense of modernity and flair on the world stage. To others, he was a...

When people think of U.S. senators, it’s common to imagine vast fortunes, multimillion-dollar estates, and luxurious lifestyles far removed from the daily concerns of average Americans. In some cases, that image isn’t far from reality, since Congress is home to some of the wealthiest public officials in the nation. But...

Few political careers in modern America have risen so quickly — and collapsed so spectacularly — as that of Rod Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois. Once seen as a charismatic rising star in the Democratic Party, Blagojevich’s career was derailed in 2008 when he was arrested on federal corruption...

When Kyrsten Sinema first entered the political arena, she did so with a reputation for defying expectations. From her early days as a social worker and lawmaker in Arizona to her rise as a U.S. Senator known for her independent streak, Sinema has never quite fit into any mold. She’s...

With an estimated net worth of $100 million, Yasmin Aga Khan has built a legacy that extends far beyond wealth. The American philanthropist and socialite, best known as the daughter of Hollywood icon Rita Hayworth and Prince Aly Khan of Pakistan’s Aga Khan dynasty, has lived a life intertwined with...

Condoleezza Rice is one of the most influential figures in modern American history. Best known as the 66th U.S. Secretary of State, she made history as the first African American woman to hold that office, serving under President George W. Bush during one of the most turbulent periods in global...