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Mike Ditka Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Hall of Fame football player and coach Mike Ditka. Personal Birth date: October 18, 1939 Birth place: Carnegie, Pennsylvania Birth name: Michael Keller Dyczko Jr. Father: Michael Ditka Sr., steel mill worker and railroad union organizer Mother: Charlotte (Keller) Ditka Marriages: Diana (Trantham)

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Bill Gates Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft. Personal Birth date: October 28, 1955 Birth place: Seattle, Washington Birth name: William Henry Gates III Father: William Henry Gates II, attorney Mother: Mary (Maxwell) Gates, schoolteacher Marriage: Melinda (French) Gates (January 1, 1994-August 2, 2021, divorced)

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Caitlyn Jenner Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Caitlyn Jenner, former Olympian and reality TV personality. Personal Birth date: October 28, 1949 Birth place: Mount Kisco, New York Full name: Caitlyn Marie Jenner Father: William Jenner, tree surgeon Mother: Esther Jenner Marriage: Kris Jenner (1991-2015); Linda Thompson (1981-1986); Chrystie Crownover (1972-1980)

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USS Cole Bombing Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is some background information about the bombing of the USS Cole in Yemen on October 12, 2000. Facts In October 2000, the USS Cole was attacked by suicide bombers, while in port in Aden, Yemen, for refueling. The attack was attributed to al Qaeda and foreshadowed the attack on

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Winona Ryder Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Oscar-nominated actress Winona Ryder. Personal Birth date: October 29, 1971 Birth place: Winona, Minnesota Birth name: Winona Laura Horowitz Father: Michael Horowitz, rare books dealer Mother: Cynthia (Istas) Horowitz Other Facts She has been nominated for an Academy Award two times: once for

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Halloween Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is some spooky background information about Halloween, celebrated annually in the United States on October 31. Facts The word Halloween is an abbreviated version of the phrases All Hallows’ Eve or All Hallows’ Evening. Halloween comes from an ancient pagan festival celebrated by Celtic people over 2,000 years ago

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Italy’s hard-right government set to send sea migrants to Albania in bid to curb arrivals

By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — The Italian government is facing a new set of challenges as it prepares to open two migrant processing centers in Albania in October where men rescued at sea en route to Italy will be processed for asylum. It’s a move which the hard-right administration says will combat human trafficking and allow in only

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Islamic New Year Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Islamic New Year. For followers of Islam in the Western Hemisphere, the next New Year begins on the evening of June 26, 2025. The exact date can vary depending on the method used to determine the start of the new year, such as moon-sighting

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologizes for ‘hurtful’ Tourette’s syndrome jibe

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologized after using an ableist slur to taunt political opponents in parliament. Albanese was speaking during question time on Tuesday when opposition lawmakers repeatedly interrupted him. “Have you got Tourette’s or something? You know, you just sit there, babble, babble, babble,” he said,

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Baby Boomers’ health problems, french fry crisis, job interview tips: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Hurricane Helene caused billions of dollars in property damage across several states, and now a powerful and dangerous Hurricane

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