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Ehud Olmert Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Ehud Olmert, former prime minister of Israel. Personal Birth date: September 30, 1945 Birth place: Binyamina, British Mandate Palestine (now Israel) Birth name: Ehud Olmert Father: Mordechai Olmert, member of the Knesset Mother: Bella Olmert Marriage: Aliza Olmert, artist and playwright Children: two

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Supreme Court Nominations Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Supreme Court nominations. Under Article II of the Constitution, the President nominates justices to the Supreme Court, with the “advice and consent of the Senate.” If a vacancy occurs when Congress is not in session, a recess appointment allows an appointee to serve without Senate approval

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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with murder as prosecutors announce they will seek death penalty

Originally Published: 16 SEP 25 15:51 ETBy Chris Boyette, Aditi Sangal, Michelle Watson, Tori B. Powell, Maureen Chowdhury (CNN) — PROVO, UTAH — Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has been formally charged with aggravated murder, two counts of obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm causing

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Displaced Palestinians move southward with their belongings on a road in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip following renewed Israeli evacuation orders for Gaza City on September 16.

Palestinians flee Gaza City as Israel says it launched ground assault amid global outcry

By Oren Liebermann, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israel said it launched an expanded ground assault on Gaza City on Tuesday in defiance of international condemnation, as Palestinians fled the enclave’s largest urban area in waves amid escalating bombardment. The long-anticipated incursion began on the outskirts of the city, Israeli officials said, where Israel’s military has

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Utah County Attorney General Jeff Gray speaks at a press conference regarding Tyler Robinson

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with murder as prosecutors announce they will seek death penalty

By Chris Boyette, Aditi Sangal, Michelle Watson, Tori B. Powell, Maureen Chowdhury PROVO, UTAH — Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, appeared virtually for his first court hearing since he was formally charged with aggravated murder on September 16. Judge Tony F. Graf said Tuesday that Tyler Robinson, the

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Utah County Attorney General Jeff Gray speaks at a press conference regarding Tyler Robinson

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with murder as prosecutors announce they will seek death penalty

CNN By Chris Boyette, Aditi Sangal, Michelle Watson, Tori B. Powell, Maureen Chowdhury PROVO, UTAH — Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, appeared virtually for his first court hearing since he was formally charged with aggravated murder on September 16. Judge Tony F. Graf said Tuesday that Tyler Robinson,

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Carlos the Jackal Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Carlos the Jackal, formerly one of the world’s most wanted terrorists. Personal Birth date: October 12, 1949 Birth place: Caracas, Venezuela Birth name: Ilich Ramirez Sanchez Father: José Altagracia Ramírez Navas, a Marxist, millionaire lawyer Mother: Elba Maria Sánchez Marriages: Isabelle Coutant-Peyre (2001-2024,

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Taylor Swift Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of musician Taylor Swift. Personal Birth date: December 13, 1989 Birth place: West Reading, Pennsylvania Birth name: Taylor Alison Swift Father: Scott Swift, financial advisor Mother: Andrea Swift, marketing executive Other Facts Her fans are known as Swifties. She grew up on a Christmas

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Robert Redford Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of award-winning filmmaker, philanthropist and environmentalist Robert Redford. Personal Birth date: August 18, 1936 Death date: September 16, 2025 Birth place: Santa Monica, California Birth name: Charles Robert Redford Jr. Father: Charles Redford Sr., an accountant Mother: Martha (Hart) Redford Marriages: Sibylle Szaggars (July

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Charlie Sheen Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of actor Charlie Sheen. Personal Birth date: September 3, 1965 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Carlos Irwin Estevez Father: Martin Sheen (Ramon Estevez), actor Mother: Janet (Templeton) Estevez Marriages: Brooke Mueller (May 30, 2008-May 2, 2011, divorced); Denise Richards (June 15,

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Margaret Thatcher Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1979 to 1990. Personal:Birth date: October 13, 1925 Death date: April 8, 2013 Birth place: Grantham, Lincolnshire, England Birth name: Margaret Hilda Roberts Father: Alfred Roberts, grocer Mother: Beatrice Ethel (Stephenson) Roberts, grocer Marriage: Sir

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Planes sit on the tarmac at Newark Liberty International Airport on June 2 in Newark

United Airlines says Newark Liberty International Airport is ‘operating better than ever’

By Aaron Cooper, CNN Newark Liberty International Airport (CNN) — United Airlines has completed an “operational turnaround” at Newark Liberty International Airport after air traffic control problems and construction led to thousands of canceled flights earlier this year. “When the going gets tough, Newark gets going,” John Gooda, vice-president of the United Newark Hub, told

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Russian tanks move during the "Zapad-2025" (West-2025) joint Russian-Belarusian military drills at a training ground near the town of Borisov

US observes Belarus-Russia war games as NATO allies feel the heat of Moscow’s incursions

By Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Borisovsky Military Training area, Belarus (CNN) — As US’s NATO allies in Europe are feeling the pressure from Moscow, putting them on edge in an already-febrile atmosphere with Russian drones entering Poland’s airspace, Russia and its main ally Belarus are conducting massive military drills right on the alliance’s doorstep. The exercises,

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Primetime Emmys Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Primetime Emmy Awards, which recognize television programs and performers. September 14, 2025 – The 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony takes place with Nate Bargatze hosting. September 15, 2024 – The 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony takes place with Dan and Eugene Levy as

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US Census Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the census, a count of US residents that takes place every 10 years. The Census Bureau is part of the Department of Commerce. Most recent population information. 2020 Census – US population – 331,449,281, a 7.35% increase from 2010. 2010 Census – US population – 308,745,538,

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Firefighters work on the destroyed roof of a house in Wyryki

NATO should impose no-fly zone over Ukraine to protect against Russian drones, Poland says

By Tim Lister, Caitlin Danaher, CNN (CNN) — Poland’s foreign minister has suggested that NATO states should consider imposing a no-fly zone over Ukraine to protect the alliance’s territory and people from Russian drones. Radoslaw Sikorski’s remarks follow an intrusion last week by Russian drones into Polish airspace. NATO fighter jets and air defenses shot

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