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Month: January 2025

Pamela Anderson addresses not getting nominated for an Oscar: ‘I always say the win is in the work’

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — When the Academy Award nominations were announced on Thursday morning, many were disappointed that Pamela Anderson was not among the names read, but the lead actress of “The Last Showgirl” wasn’t one of them. “I couldn’t even imagine that,” she told Martha Stewart in an interview published in Elle

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Spirit Airlines updates dress code policy. Here’s how South Florida flyers are reacting.

By Anna McAllister Click here for updates on this story     FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WFOR) — Spirit Airlines has rolled out a stricter dress code policy, warning passengers they could be denied boarding or removed from flights based on their attire. The low-cost airline, headquartered in Dania Beach, updated its contract of carriage outlines restrictions on

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Secret Service Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Secret Service, a federal agency tasked with protecting the president of the United States, among many other responsibilities. Facts The Secret Service is one of the country’s oldest federal investigative agencies, founded in 1865 to stop counterfeiters. There are approximately 3,200 special agents and

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Nashville high school shooter posted online writings and partially livestreamed attack, social media posts show

By Karina Tsui, Chris Boyette, Caroll Alvarado, Taylor Galgano and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Law enforcement officials seeking a motive for a shooting at Nashville’s Antioch High School on Wednesday morning are examining alarming social media posts and writings tied to a teenager police say shot and killed a 16-year-old girl. The shooter, identified

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Mike Pompeo Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Mike Pompeo, former US secretary of state and director of the CIA. Personal Birth date: December 30, 1963 Birth place: Orange, California Birth name: Michael Richard Pompeo Father: Wayne Pompeo, machinist Mother: Dorothy (Mercer) Pompeo Marriages: Susan (Mostrous) Pompeo (date unavailable publicly-present); Leslie

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Mardi Gras Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Mardi Gras, a celebration held the day before the fasting season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. March 4, 2025 – Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday). January 6 – Carnival season celebrations begin on this date each year, continuing through midnight on Fat Tuesday. Facts Mardi Gras,

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Kobe Bryant Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former NBA player Kobe Bryant, who played 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. Personal Birth date: August 23, 1978 Death date: January 26, 2020 Birth place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Birth name: Kobe Bean Bryant Father: Joe Bryant, a professional basketball player Mother: Pam

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Family seeks justice for triple shooting that killed teacher’s aide: “Like a bad dream”

By Adam Thompson, Kelsey Kushner Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A family is devastated by the murder of Anntoinette Tunstall-Jennings, a Baltimore school teacher’s aide, who was fatally shot after watching her grandchild play basketball. Tunstall-Jennings was shot and killed while in a vehicle Wednesday, Jan. 22 in the 5400

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Kansas education officials address immigration crackdown directive

By Stacie Strader Click here for updates on this story     Kansas (KOAM) (KOAM) — KANSAS (KOAM) – Kansas education officials say they will continue protecting student information and student safety as directives are issued in a national immigration crackdown. This week, Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued two directives he believes is

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A Delta Air Lines flight was canceled on January 23 after crew accidentally deployed the emergency slide.

Delta Air Lines crew accidentally deploys emergency slide, cancels flight to Honolulu

By Alexandra Skores and Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — Delta Air Lines had to call off one of its flights Thursday after crew members accidentally deployed an emergency slide. According to Delta, Delta Flight 419 traveling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, was canceled after crew members mistakenly deployed

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