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…
Willie Nelson Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Grammy Award-winning musician Willie Nelson. Birth date: April 30, 1933 Birth…
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:…
Affirmative Action Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is some background information about affirmative action as well as a few notable court cases. Affirmative action…
Roe v. Wade Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at the US Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade. 1971 – The case is filed…
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,…
Vatican Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the Vatican, also known as the Holy See, the spiritual and governing center of…
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…
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…
How a medication abortion, also known as an ‘abortion pill,’ works
CNN — While the fate of mifepristone, one of two drugs used for medication abortions, is in the hands of…
Easter & Holy Week Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at Easter and Holy Week. On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ…
NCAA Basketball Tournament Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. The single-elimination tournament is…
Kamala Harris Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Vice President Kamala Harris. Birth date: October 20, 1964 Birth…
Rex Tillerson Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of former US Secretary of State and ExxonMobil CEO, Rex Tillerson.…
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…
Ramadan Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. In 2024, Ramadan is expected to…
Gloria Steinem Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of writer and activist Gloria Steinem. Birth date: March 25, 1934 Birth…
Andrew Young Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of civil rights activist and former ambassador Andrew Young. Birth date:…
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…
Liza Minnelli Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Liza Minnelli, award winning singer and actress. Birth date: March…
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…
1965 Selma to Montgomery March Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march in Alabama. Throughout March of 1965, a group…
50 of the world’s best breads
CNN — What is bread? You likely don’t have to think for long, and whether you’re hungry for a slice…
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…
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Fast Facts
CNN — Here is a look at the life of the Duchess of Sussex, the former actress Meghan Markle. Birth…
Purim Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at Purim, a Jewish holiday celebrating Queen Esther. In 2024, Purim will begin at sundown…