CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Personal Birth date: August 8, 1953 Birth place: Mobile, Alabama Birth name: Lloyd James Austin III Father: Lloyd James Austin Jr., postal worker Mother: Aletia Taylor Austin, homemaker Marriage: Charlene Denise (Banner) Austin (early 1980s-present) Children: Reginald
Continue ReadingBy Nadirah Sabir Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — Remember those stories about orcas attacking boats? Theories abounded, casting the killer whales as villains plotting to retake the oceans from destructive humans. Well, after careful study, scientists say all the mayhem was likely just games for bored adolescents. Please note:
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Nikki Haley, former US ambassador to the United Nations and former Republican governor of South Carolina. Personal Birth date: January 20, 1972 Birth place: Bamberg, South Carolina Birth name: Nimrata Nikki Randhawa Father: Ajit S. Randhawa, professor and business owner Mother: Raj Kaur
Continue ReadingBy ISABELLA VOLMERT Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Abortion providers are asking a judge to expand the health exception to Indiana’s abortion ban. Planned Parenthood also wants the judge to allow clinics as well as hospitals to provide abortions. Indiana allows abortions when the health or life of the woman is at risk. The plaintiffs
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Physician-assisted suicide is legal in ten US states and the District of Columbia. It is an option given to individuals by law in Colorado, California, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Vermont and Washington. It is an option given to individuals in Montana via court
Continue ReadingBy Jessica Albert Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — A bill passed during this past legislative session will eliminate parole fees for ex-offenders returning home all across Maryland. “It is beyond the city of Baltimore,” Greater Harvest Baptist Church Rev. Brent Brown said. “It is a statewide blessing.” House Bill
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Zika virus, an illness spread through mosquito bites that can cause birth defects and other neurological defects. Facts Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and CNN Zika virus is a flavivirus, part of the same family as yellow fever, West
Continue ReadingBy PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein is appearing before a judge Wednesday afternoon in the same New York City courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial. The disgraced movie mogul entered the court in a wheelchair, as he has during recent hearings for a retrial on rape charges
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of John Edwards, former senator from North Carolina. Personal Birth date: June 10, 1953 Birth place: Seneca, South Carolina Birth name: Johnny Reid Edwards Father: Wallace Edwards, textile mill worker Mother: Catherine “Bobbie” (Wade) Edwards, postal worker Marriage: Elizabeth (Anania) Edwards (July 30,
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at ricin, a natural, highly toxic compound that is extracted from castor beans. Facts About one million tons of castor beans are processed every year, worldwide. Ricin is part of the waste from the beans when castor oil is made. Sometimes this is called “mash.” Less than
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of John Hinckley Jr., who attempted to kill President Ronald Reagan in 1981, but was found not guilty by reason of insanity. Personal Birth date: May 29, 1955 Birth place: Ardmore, Oklahoma Birth name: John Warnock Hinckley Jr. Father: John W. Hinckley Sr., an
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Indianapolis 500, known as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” May 26, 2024 – Josef Newgarden wins the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500. He is the sixth driver to win back-to-back races in Indianapolis. May 28, 2023 – Josef Newgarden wins the 107th running of
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Watergate, the 1970s political scandal that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Timeline June 17, 1972 – Five men are arrested after breaking into Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters in the Watergate complex in Washington, DC. White House press secretary Ron Ziegler describes the
Continue ReadingBy Kelsey Kushner Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — A historic 60-year-old dawn redwood tree at Baltimore’s Cylburn Arboretum was struck by lightning and exploded during Monday night’s storm. Tree limbs and wood were splintered all over the lawn. The once 83-foot tall redwood is a staple in the community
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Ebola, a virus with a high fatality rate that was first identified in Africa in 1976. Facts Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a disease caused by one of five different Ebola viruses. Four of the strains can cause severe illness in humans and animals. The fifth, Reston
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito doesn’t deny there was an upside-down American flag flying outside his house days before Joe Biden was sworn in as president, an apparent distress signal that would seem to express sympathy with the plight of Donald Trump supporters who refused to believe
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at lockouts and strikes in professional sports. A lockout is imposed by management or the owners. A strike is initiated by the employees or players. Major League Baseball (MLB) Lockouts & Strikes There have been nine work stoppages in MLB history, as a result of five strikes
Continue ReadingBy Evan Bolin Click here for updates on this story MIDDLETON, Wisconsin (WKOW) — Officials have recovered a second body following the explosion and fire at a home near Middleton. Middleton Fire Chief Aaron Harris said two people were found dead, and a dog was recovered alive and transported to an emergency vet clinic in
Continue ReadingBy JIM SALTER Associated Press As the school year drew to a close, Daken Kramer worried about children who owed money for meals at his school. So the enterprising fifth grader decided to do something about it. Daken, 11, posted a video last month challenging friends, family, and even strangers and businesses to pay off
Continue ReadingBy STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A noose that was used in the largest mass execution in U.S. history will be returned to a Dakota tribe. The Minnesota Historical Society plans to repatriate what is known as the Mankato Hanging Rope to the Prairie Island Indian Community after the required 30-day notice period
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