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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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Tim Cook Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook. Personal Birth date: November 1, 1960 Birth place: Robertsdale, Alabama Birth name: Timothy Donald Cook Father: Donald Cook, shipyard worker Mother: Geraldine Cook Education: Auburn University, B.S., 1982; Duke University, M.B.A., 1988 Other Facts Served on the

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Scott Walker Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Scott Walker, former Republican governor of Wisconsin. Personal Birth date: November 2, 1967 Birth place: Colorado Springs, Colorado Birth name: Scott Kevin Walker Father: Llewellyn Walker, Baptist preacher Mother: Patricia (Fitch) Walker, bookkeeper Marriage: Tonette (Tarantino) Walker Children: Matt; Alex Education: Attended

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New York City Marathon Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the New York City Marathon. November 2, 2025 – Kenya’s Hellen Obiri sets a women’s course record to win the women’s race. Kenya’s Benson Kipruto wins the men’s race. November 3, 2024 – The Netherlands’ Abdi Nageeye wins the men’s race. Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui wins the

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Palm Springs International Airport to expand concessions opportunities

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs International Airport will allow interested Coachella Valley businesses to submit a proposal to sell concessions at the airport as part of an expansion focusing on smaller retail spaces, it was announced today. The “Blank Slate” program aims to provide high-quality amenities, expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses, feature more

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Five tribes form Chuckwalla National Monument Intertribal Commission

COACHELLA (CNS) – Five Indian tribes have joined forces to create an intertribal commission aimed at incorporating their cultural heritage, values and knowledge into the management of the Chuckwalla National Monument, it was announced on Monday. “Chuckwalla National Monument is imbued with religious, spiritual, historic and cultural significance for Tribal Nations that trace their origins

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US President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social  that his administration struck another alleged drug boat

US military strike on boat in Caribbean targeted Colombians signaling broader campaign against drug groups

By Natasha Bertrand, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — At least one US military strike in the Caribbean over the last two months targeted Colombian nationals on a boat that had left from Colombia, according to two people briefed by the Pentagon about the strikes. The deliberate targeting of Colombians, which has not been previously reported,

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin

Syria’s interim president visits Putin in Moscow for first meeting since fall of Assad regime

By Catherine Nicholls, Anna Chernova and Eyad Kourdi, CNN (CNN) — Syria’s interim president, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, travelled to Moscow for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, the first face-to-face contact the pair have had. The meeting was especially notable considering Putin’s long-standing backing of Al-Sharaa’s predecessor, Bashar al-Assad, whose dictatorial regime was

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom during an event at Belvedere Middle School in Los Angeles on October 8.

Gavin Newsom, and his opponents, make California’s redistricting fight about him

By Arit John, David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s name isn’t on the ballot this year, but California’s upcoming special election will likely hinge on how voters view him. Newsom has made himself the face of California Democrats’ efforts to redraw their congressional maps in response to Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting, investing

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Harrisburg International Airport is seen on October 4

Apparent hackers take over PA systems at 4 North American airports

By Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) — Unauthorized pro-Palestinian political messages praising Hamas and attacking President Donald Trump and Israel’s prime minister were broadcast through public address systems in terminals at four airports in North America on Tuesday, disrupting operations and sparking investigations into the apparent hacks. Videos posted by passengers on social media show the

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Former member of Congress Katie Porter sits on stage at the NUHW Governor Candidate Forum at the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport on September 28 in Los Angeles.

California governor candidate Katie Porter says she could have ‘handled things better’ in reaction to viral videos

Emily R. Condon (CNN) — California governor candidate Katie Porter responded to two viral videos of her abruptly ending an interview with a journalist and another of her cursing at a staffer, saying that she takes responsibility and has apologized to the staffer. “When I look at those videos, I want people to know that

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Yamamoto gave up just one run in the entirety of Game 2 against the Brewers in Game 2 of the NLCS.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws MLB’s first postseason complete game in 8 years to give Dodgers 2-0 lead against Brewers in NLCS

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw MLB’s first complete game in the postseason in eight years as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday to take a 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series (NLCS). Yamamoto pitched all nine innings of Game 2 at American Family Field, striking out

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Representative Seth Moulton

Rep. Seth Moulton invokes age in launching Democratic primary challenge against Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts

By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Invoking the specter of Joe Biden and decrying Democrats whom he says have “clung to the status quo, insisted on using the same old playbook – and isn’t fighting hard enough,” Rep. Seth Moulton launched a primary challenge on Wednesday against Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey. Moulton, a 46-year-old six-term

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