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Month: June 2024

1964 Civil Rights Act Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Considered the nation’s most important civil rights legislation since Reconstruction (1865-1877), it prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Following that law, US President Lyndon B. Johnson signed landmark civil

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‘It was heartbreaking, it was bittersweet’: woman wins $1 million in lottery 2 weeks before husband’s death

By Kalea Gunderson Click here for updates on this story     FREEPORT, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — An Armstrong County woman on Thursday was officially given the $1 million lottery prize she won after buying a scratch-off game ticket in March. It was a bittersweet win for 61-year-old Karen Coffman. She won the million-dollar prize as her husband

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George W. Bush Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States. Personal Birth date: July 6, 1946 Birth place: New Haven, Connecticut Birth name: George Walker Bush Father: George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States Mother: Barbara (Pierce) Bush Marriage: Laura

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Nuevo gobierno se acerca a UABC

Kate, princesa de Gales, tuvo “buenos progresos” contra el cáncer y se alista para su primera aparición pública en meses

Paulina Nares (CNN) — La princesa de Gales, Kate Middleton, informó que está haciendo un “buen progreso” en su recuperación del cáncer, y que hará su primera aparición pública en meses en la celebración oficial del cumpleaños del rey Carlos, este sábado. Kate, quien reveló en marzo que fue diagnosticada con cáncer, dijo en un

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The RNC is launching a massive effort to monitor voting. Critics say it threatens to undermine trust

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and ALI SWENSON Associated Press BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (AP) — The Republican National Committee on Friday launched a swing state initiative to mobilize thousands of polling place monitors, poll workers and attorneys to serve as “election integrity” watchdogs in November — an effort that immediately drew concerns that it could lead to

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Political leaders and soccer greats at Euro 2024 curtainraiser between Germany and Scotland

By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MUNICH (AP) — Notable figures from the worlds of politics and soccer are at the opening match of the European Championship in Munich. Host nation Germany plays Scotland in the tournament curtainraiser at Allianz Arena on Friday. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Scotland First Minister John Swinney, and Hungarian Prime

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We have a deal: South African president set for reelection after a dramatic late coalition agreement

By GERALD IMRAY and MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was expected to be reelected for a second term Friday after his African National Congress party signed a last-minute coalition agreement with its long-time political rival as the new Parliament convened to choose the country’s leader.

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From 20 years in prison to success as an optician, one man hopes to inspire more paths to redemption

By Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story     VACAVILLE, California (KOVR) — The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) on Wednesday launched a new program at Solano State Prison that, for the first time, allows inmates to apply for and secure jobs months before their release. It’s something CALPIA leaders call a “game changer”

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Court upholds law taking jurisdiction over mass transit crimes from Philly’s district attorney

By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania court is turning aside a legal challenge by Philadelphia’s elected district attorney to a law establishing a new special prosecutor to handle crimes on the city’s mass transit system, known as SEPTA. A divided Commonwealth Court on Friday turned down District Attorney Larry Krasner’s

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