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Month: January 2025

Yoko Ono Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of artist, musician and activist Yoko Ono. Personal Birth date: February 18, 1933 Birth place: Tokyo, Japan Birth name: Ono Yōko (in Japanese) Father: Yeisuke Ono, bank executive (also spelled Eisuke) Mother: Isoko (Yasuda) Ono Marriages: John Lennon (March 20, 1969-December 8, 1980, his

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Winter Olympic Competitions Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about the Winter Olympics, which are held every four years. The 2026 Winter Olympics are scheduled to be held February 6-22, 2026, in Milan-Cortina, Italy. The 2022 Winter Olympics were held February 4-20, 2022, in Beijing, China. Winter Olympics Facts and History January 25, 1924-February 5,

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Massachusetts native and astronaut Suni Williams said she's "trying to remember what it's like to walk" after being stuck in space for almost seven months.

Astronaut Suni Williams, stuck in space, says she’s “trying to remember what it’s like to walk”

By Riley Rourke Click here for updates on this story     NEEDHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Massachusetts native and astronaut Suni Williams said she’s “trying to remember what it’s like to walk” after being stuck in space for almost seven months. Williams on Monday was answering questions at the International Space Station from students at Needham High

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Nightclub Fires Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at nightclub fires worldwide including the 2003 fire at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, that killed 100 people and injured 200. A list of nightclub fires worldwide This list includes nightclub fires with victims of 50 or more (the list is not exhaustive). April

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Astronaut Suni Williams, stuck in space, says she’s “trying to remember what it’s like to walk”

By Riley Rourke Click here for updates on this story     NEEDHAM, Massachusetts (NASA, WBZ) — Massachusetts native and astronaut Suni Williams said she’s “trying to remember what it’s like to walk” after being stuck in space for almost seven months. Williams on Monday was answering questions at the International Space Station from students at Needham

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Carole King Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and environmentalist Carole King. Personal Birth date: February 9, 1942 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Carol Joan Klein Father: Sydney Klein, New York City fire lieutenant Mother: Eugenia (Cammer) Klein, speech therapist Marriages: Rick Sorenson (1982-divorced); Rick

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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Stands Firm Against Trump’s Federal Funds Freeze In a Battle for Harris County, Menefee Fights for Justice While Trump Plays Politics

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     January 28, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston, Texas — Once again, former President Donald J. Trump is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, using federal funding as a political weapon. This time, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee is taking a stand—determined

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Families live in fear of deportation as immigration arrests increase: ‘I’m definitely very scared’

By Elaina Athans Click here for updates on this story     RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — There were lines outside of the Mexican Consulate in Raleigh Monday following a surge of immigration arrests nationwide. People say the consulate is usually busy, but with President Trump’s recent executive orders, there’s a push by some here to make sure

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What if ICE shows up at school? Broward officials issue guidance

By Mauricio Maldonado Click here for updates on this story     MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — Broward County school officials are providing guidance to administrators following a wave of federal raids across the country as part of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. Broward Schools Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn sent a memo to county public school principals Monday,

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