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Women Making History
Famous Firsts: We celebrate some major milestones achieved by American women; © Corbis

Women in the World

Oprah Winfrey; © Nancy Kaszerman/ZUMA/CorbisWe celebrate 18 American women who have left their mark by changing the world.
Paris Hilton; © Luke MacGregor/Reuters/CorbisFrom Paris Hilton to Ann Coulter, ten women who make us cringe.
Zainab Salbi; © Deborah Feingold/Corbis10 amazing women you've never heard of who are worth taking the time to learn more about.

Women Changing the World

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