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Nicknamed "The Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin is one of America's most celebrated singers.

Singer Aretha Franklin became the first African-American woman to appear on the cover of Time Magazine on June 28, 1968.

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 6th, the 6th day of 2009. Today's birthdays include actress Bonnie Franklin who turns 65. Our picture of the day documents the moment a young man developed a taste for bacon.

Franklin "Bud" Held burst onto the world track and field scene with his record-breaking collegiate career at Stanford University, and at the age of 75, he's still smashing world records.

This week's guests include singer Tanya Tucker, politician Hazel McCallion, author Lori Hope and writer Franklin Hooper.

Ever wish you could reinvent yourself? Mike Franklin did. Just by following his passion, this lifelong musician suddenly became a player in the international solar energy scene! Find out how.

She may have been one of the most powerful and successful women on Wall Street but Linda Franklin turned 50 and decided to take another road in life.

This year, two musical superstars will be honored at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. See what Aretha Franklin and Berry Gordy did to change music, and change the world -- one bold move at a time.

She's just getting funnier with age -- although Rita Rudner has a serious message, too. Find out what has the funny lady so annoyed. Plus, George Harrison's sister shares personal stories about the late Beatle.

He's 96 years old and STILL performing with the American Ballet Theatre. Find out his secrets to not only making it to your golden years, but still living well during them.