Fernando Arroyos: 3 alleged gang members and an associate charged in killing off-duty LAPD officer
Editor’s Note: (7/19/24) Since this story was published in January 2022, Rios, Contreras, and Cisneros pleaded guilty to one count…
Case dismissed against teenage cousin of Uvalde school shooter for allegedly threatening school shooting
Editor’s Note: (6/27/24) Since this story was published in August 2023, the case against Nathan James Cruz was dismissed due…
2 men charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old boy in New York
Editor’s Note: Dashawn Austin and Akeem Artis were sentenced Wednesday after being convicted in April 2024 on charges in the…
Penn State Scandal Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at the Penn State sexual abuse scandal. On November 4, 2011, a grand jury report…
Notable US Spies Fast Facts
CNN — Here is a look at some US citizens who have been convicted of spying against the United States.…
O.J. Simpson Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of former NFL star O.J. Simpson. Birth date: July 9, 1947…
Dominique Strauss-Kahn Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director. Birth date:…
Oklahoma City Bombing Fast Facts
CNN — Here is some background information about the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City…
Columbine High School Shootings Fast Facts
CNN — Here is some background information about the deaths of 13 people at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado,…
Jacob Zuma Fast Facts | CNN
Here’s a look at the life of Jacob Zuma, former president of South Africa. Zuma survived at least half a…
Tom DeLay Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of former Texas Congressman Tom DeLay. Birth date: April 8, 1947 Birth…
Hillsborough Stadium Disaster Fast Facts
CNN — Here is a look at the Hillsborough Disaster, a 1989 tragedy at a British soccer stadium. Overcrowding in…
David Letterman Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of former late-night talk show host David Letterman. Birth date: April…
El Chapo Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Joaquín Guzmán, otherwise known as “El Chapo,” a Mexican drug lord…
Terry Nichols Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of convicted Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols. Birth date: April…
Rodrigo Duterte Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte. Birth date: March 28, 1945…
Notable US Supreme Court Decisions Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at some of the most important cases decided by the US Supreme Court since 1789.…
Saddam Hussein Trial Fast Facts
CNN — Here is some background information about the trials and execution of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. Hussein was…
Cristiano Ronaldo Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of professional soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo. Birth date: February 5, 1985 Birth…
Jair Bolsonaro Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Jair Bolsonaro, former president of Brazil. Birth date: March 21,…
Iraq Prison Abuse Scandal Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s some background information about the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal which took place during the Iraq war.…
Mitch McConnell Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky. Birth…
Ratko Mladic Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Ratko Mladic, former leader of the Bosnian Serb army, sentenced…
Atlanta Courthouse Shootings Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s some background information about Brian Nichols and the Atlanta courthouse shootings. On March 11, 2005, 33-year-old Nichols…
Spain Train Bombings Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at the March 2004 bombings of commuter trains in Spain, which killed 193 people and…
Rick Perry Fast Facts | CNN Politics
Here is a look at the life of former US Secretary of Energy and former Texas Governor Rick Perry. Birth…
Oil Spills Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at oil spill disasters. Spill estimates vary by source. 1. January 1991 – During the…
Police officer, bystander fatally shot near Boston
Editor’s Note: (February 16, 2024) Since this story was published, Emanuel Lopes was found guilty of murder in the fatal…
Trayvon Martin Shooting Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at the February 2012 shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Former neighborhood watch captain George…
1993 World Trade Center Bombing Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s some background information about the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing, which killed six people and injured more…
Suspect in theft of Dallas Zoo tamarin monkeys is indicted on felony burglary charges
Editor’s Note: (February 9, 2024): Since this story was published, prosecutors have asked for the dismissal of six misdemeanor animal…
WikiLeaks Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at WikiLeaks and the trial of Chelsea Manning. WikiLeaks is purportedly an organization that facilitates…
George Ryan Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of George Ryan, the former governor of Illinois who served time…
Lee Boyd Malvo Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of convicted DC-area sniper Lee Boyd Malvo. Birth date: February 18, 1985…
Brett Kavanaugh Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Birth date: February 12, 1965 Birth…
Ray Rice Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of former NFL running back Ray Rice, who played six seasons with…
Chris Christie Fast Facts | CNN Politics
Here’s a look at the life of former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Birth date: September 6, 1962 Birth place:…