Christmas vacations: 15 of the best places to go
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US aid to Israel and Ukraine: Here’s what’s in the $105 billion national security package Biden requested
CNN — Weeks after the Biden administration laid out the details of a $105 billion national security package that includes…
Tom Vilsack Fast Facts | CNN Politics
Here’s a look at the life of US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Birth date: December 13, 1950 Birth place:…
Bill Cosby Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of comedian and actor Bill Cosby. Birth date: July 12, 1937 Birth…
Rod Blagojevich Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Rod Blagojevich, former governor of Illinois who served eight years…
Jimmy Carter Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States. Birth…
A British guy crashed her Thanksgiving dinner. They’ve been married for 20 years
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on Thanksgiving 2021 and was updated and republished for Thanksgiving 2023. CNN — …
Michael Chertoff Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Michael Chertoff, former secretary of Homeland Security. Birth date: November…
Woody Allen Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Oscar-winning filmmaker Woody Allen. Birth date: December 1, 1935 Birth place:…
Janet Napolitano Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of the former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano.…
Bette Midler Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of award-winning singer, actress, comedian and activist Bette Midler. Birth date:…
Ben Brody-Elon Musk lawsuit: Conspiracy theorists accused Jewish man of being a neo-Nazi and then Musk got involved
CNN — Ben Brody says his life was going fine. He had just finished college, stayed out of trouble, and…
What to do if your flight is canceled or delayed
CNN — Computer glitches. Air traffic controller shortages. Awful weather. Holiday crunches. So many things can cause a flight to…
Tiger Woods Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at one of the most successful golfers in history, Tiger Woods. Birth date: December 30,…
Rosalynn Carter Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Rosalynn Carter, wife of former US President Jimmy Carter. Birth…
Porter Goss Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Porter Goss, former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director and Florida…
Larry Bird Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of NBA Hall of Fame forward Larry Bird. Birth date: December 7,…
Hate groups leverage advances in artificial intelligence to stoke antisemitism amid tensions surrounding Israel-Hamas war
CNN — Hate groups and far-right internet trolls have seized on the tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas war, while leveraging advances…
New Jersey man Omar Alkattoul pleads guilty to sending manifesto threatening to attack a synagogue, prompting statewide alert
Editor’s note (11/14/23): Since this story was published, a federal judge sentenced Alkattoul to 15 months in prison and three…
Caroline Kennedy Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Caroline Kennedy, former US ambassador to Japan and current US…
Christmas feasts around the world from Mexico to France
CNN — Christmas is celebrated in many ways in many corners of the globe, and the cuisine that marks the…
Jim McGreevey Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Jim McGreevey, former governor of New Jersey. Birth date: August 6,…
What is Advent? And what traditions do people follow worldwide?
CNN — Wreaths, candles and calendars. These are sure signs of Advent for many Christian groups around the world. But…
Howard Dean Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here is a look at the life of former Vermont Governor Howard Dean. Birth date: November 17, 1948…
Tim Pawlenty Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Tim Pawlenty, former Republican governor of Minnesota. Birth date: November 27,…
Grammy Awards Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the Grammy Awards. February 4, 2024 – The The 66th Annual Grammy Awards…
Rahm Emanuel Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at US Ambassador to Japan and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Birth date: November 29,…
Arizona fake electors led vocal campaign to overturn the 2020 election — they’re now part of a ‘robust’ state investigation
CNN — They called it “The Signing.” Eleven fake electors for President Donald Trump convened at the state Republican Party…
John Boehner Fast Facts | CNN Politics
Here is a look at the life of John Boehner, former speaker of the US House of Representatives. Birth date:…
Merrick Garland Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Attorney General Merrick Garland, former chief judge of the US Court…
Chuck Schumer Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Chuck Schumer, the US Senate majority leader and Democratic senator from…
Billie Jean King Fast Facts
CNN — Here is a look at the life of tennis champion and LGBTQ activist Billie Jean King. Birth date:…
John F. Kennedy Assassination Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s some background information about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. November 22,…
New York City Marathon Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at the New York City Marathon. November 5, 2023 – Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola sets a…
Nicolás Maduro Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Birth date: November 23, 1962 Birth place:…
Wheelchair passenger forced to drag himself off Air Canada plane
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Mike Pence Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Mike Pence, the 48th vice president of the United States. Birth…
Hassan Rouhani Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Birth date: November 12, 1948 Birth…
Fred Haise Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of astronaut Fred Haise. Birth date: November 14, 1933 Birth place: Biloxi,…
Strong jet stream sees transatlantic aircraft fly at the ‘speed of sound’
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Iran Hostage Crisis Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, in which 52 US citizens were held captive for…
Judges Targeted Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at notable cases in which US judges have been targets of lethal violence. Three federal…
Britney Spears Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Britney Spears, pop singer and Grammy Award winner. Birth date:…