The story of former President Richard Nixon vs. Arthur Burns, his Fed Chair is a tale of a president pressuring the head of the central bank for political reasons. Burns fights it, then capitulates, ...

Editor’s note: This article is one in a five-part series looking back on the life of one of Duke’s most infamous alumni — Richard Nixon. Read the previous installments on Nixon’s childhood ...

Richard Nixon was born in 1913 in California. He had a tough start in life. His parents’ lemon farm failed and two of his brothers died in childhood. He didn’t let any of that hold him back.

"It's like going home." For Richard Petty, NASCAR's visit to Bowman Gray wasn't just about a season opener. The post NASCAR ...

Richard Petty, nicknamed "The King," is tied with Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson for most NASCAR Cup championships with seven. Petty won in 1964, 1967, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975 and 1979.