Notable US Spies Fast Facts
CNN — Here is a look at some US citizens who have been convicted of spying against the United States.…
Hank Greenberg Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of former AIG Chief Executive Officer Hank Greenberg. Birth date: May…
Income Tax Deadline Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at the annual income tax filing deadline in the United States. April 15, 2024, is…
Michael Hayden Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Michael Hayden, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Birth date:…
James Lovell Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of astronaut James Lovell. Birth date: March 25, 1928 Birth place: Cleveland,…
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.…
Robert Levinson Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Robert Levinson, who went missing in Iran in 2007. Birth date:…
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…
Alan Greenspan Fast Facts | CNN
Here’s a look at the life of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan. Birth date: March 6, 1926 Birth place:…
How many ‘unavoidable defects’ are in peanut butter and other foods you eat?
CNN — Brace yourselves, America: Many of your favorite foods may contain bits and pieces of creatures that you probably…
Eurozone Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the eurozone. Twenty countries in the European Union use the euro as their currency,…
Jerome Powell Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome “Jay” Powell. Birth date: February 4, 1953…
X-59: NASA’s ‘quiet’ supersonic plane revealed
CNN — If you’ve heard a sonic boom recently, you probably remember it. The loud, explosion-like bang – caused by…
What to know about frostbite: The symptoms and how to treat it
CNN — It’s COLD. We’re talking dangerous cold. Cold that might rob you of the tips of your nose, ears,…
Lloyd Austin Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Birth date: August 8, 1953…
Mpox in the United States Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in the United States. In 2022, an outbreak was…
Three US passengers stopped from bringing loaded guns onto festive flights
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Detained Americans Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at some recent cases of foreign governments detaining US citizens. For information about missing Americans,…
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, one of the alleged 9/11 co-conspirators. Birth date: March…
White House Security Breaches Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a selected list of White House intrusions and security breaches. The White House grounds include 18 acres…
Mike Pompeo Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Mike Pompeo, former US secretary of state and director of the…
FIFA Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), international soccer’s governing body and organizer of…
George Tenet Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of George Tenet, former director of the CIA. Birth date: January…
Secret Service Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the Secret Service, a federal agency tasked with protecting the president of the…
Jeff Sessions Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Jeff Sessions, former US attorney general and former Republican senator of…
Elon Musk wants to colonize Mars. Is that profitable?
Austin, TX CNN Business — Elon Musk has spent nearly two decades rallying SpaceX fans around his goal of colonizing…
‘Change is necessary’: Coast Guard pledges sexual assault reforms after internal review
CNN — The US Coast Guard, rocked by allegations that its leaders for years concealed damning information about sexual assaults…
Paul Wolfowitz Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Paul Wolfowitz, former US deputy secretary of defense and former president…
James Comey Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of James Comey, former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Birth…
Elon Musk Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX. Birth…
Jim Jones Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of General (ret.) Jim Jones, former National Security Adviser to President…
Ben Bernanke Fast Facts | CNN
Here’s a look at the life of former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. Birth date: December 13, 1953 Birth place:…
Michael Chertoff Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Michael Chertoff, former secretary of Homeland Security. Birth date: November…
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.…
Porter Goss Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Porter Goss, former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director and Florida…
Buzz Aldrin Fast Facts | CNN
Here’s a look at the life of astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Birth date: January 20, 1930 Birth place: Montclair, New Jersey…