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Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Grammy-winning singer and Oscar-winning actress Cher. Personal Birth date: May 20, 1946 Birth place: El Centro, California Birth name: Cherilyn Sarkisian Father: John Sarkisian, truck driver Mother: Georgia Holt, model Marriages: Gregg Allman (1975-1979, divorced); Sonny Bono (1969-1975, divorced) Children: with Gregg Allman:
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By Kevin Liptak, Adam Cancryn, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s initiative to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz was a high-stakes, high-risk attempt to jolt loose a resolution to the standoff that had come to define his war against Iran. But the gambit has put the US’ fragile ceasefire with Iran
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – More than 100 World Cup watch parties will take place at recreation centers and parks across the city, Mayor Karen Bass announced. The city is expected to launch its “Kick it in the Park” program later in the summer, with celebrations held in partnership with City Council offices. Fans will
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway reopened today after temporarily closing due to technical issues. “On Sunday, our system identified a faulty circuit board, which has now been replaced. Out of an abundance of caution, we remained closed until thorough testing could be completed,” according to officials. The tramway
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By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A federal magistrate judge compared the Department of Corrections’ treatment of the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner to that of January 6, 2021, Capitol riot defendants during a Monday hearing over the man’s jail conditions. Attorneys for Cole Tomas Allen said in court
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By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — A man who was shot by ICE agents during a traffic stop, then arrested by the FBI after his release from the hospital, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in California, according to court documents. Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez pleaded not guilty Monday morning in Sacramento to
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By Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — The House Democratic campaign arm on Monday inflamed ongoing tensions over the influence of party leadership by taking sides in several competitive primaries for battleground House seats. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee waded in by announcing its latest round of “Red to Blue” candidates, a designation that is tantamount
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Gavin Newsom, governor of California. Personal Birth date: October 10, 1967 Birth place: San Francisco, California Birth name: Gavin Christopher Newsom Father: William Alfred Newsom III, lawyer and California state appeals court judge Mother: Tessa Thomas Menzies, waitress, secretary, paralegal and businesswoman
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Abigahil Padilla SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA) – El Centro de Entrenamiento para Manejo de Servicio de Alimentos La Cocina by Somerton Main Street Café se encuentra listo para conmemorar su 20 aniversario este martes 5 de mayo, marcando dos décadas de trabajo continuo en la capacitación y servicio a la comunidad. Como antesala a esta importante celebración, la
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By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a false claim about the military in his testimony to the House on Wednesday. Then he repeated the false claim in his testimony to the Senate on Thursday. Democratic Rep. Jill Tokuda asked Hegseth at a Wednesday hearing of the House Armed Services Committee
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Peabody Awards. The Peabody Awards are presented every spring in recognition of achievements in broadcasting across multiple platforms including radio, television, streaming network programs and websites. Facts April 23, 2026 – Winners of the 86th Annual Peabody Awards are announced. The ceremony will take
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By Fredreka Schouten, Ethan Cohen, Renée Rigdon, CNN (CNN) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a map he designed to give Republicans an edge in as many as four seats now held by Democrats. State lawmakers approved the new boundaries just hours after the US Supreme Court issued a decision limiting the
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at horse racing’s Triple Crown. The three races in the Triple Crown are the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. Facts A horse must win all three races to achieve the Triple Crown. There have been 13 Triple Crown winners:– 1919 Sir Barton– 1930
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Meta. Personal Birth date: May 14, 1984 Birth place: Dobbs Ferry, New York Birth name: Mark Elliot Zuckerberg Father: Edward Zuckerberg, dentist Mother: Karen (Kempner) Zuckerberg, psychiatrist Marriage: Priscilla Chan (May 19, 2012-present) Children: Aurelia, August
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Kashmir, a region in the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges. India, Pakistan and China all claim partial or complete ownership of Kashmir. Facts Kashmir is an 86,000-square mile region in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. India and Pakistan have been fighting over Kashmir since
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former professional basketball player Dennis Rodman. Personal Birth date: May 13, 1961 Birth place: Trenton, New Jersey Birth name: Dennis Keith Rodman Father: Philander Rodman Mother: Shirley Rodman Marriages: Michelle Moyer (2003-2012, divorced); Carmen Electra (1998-1999, divorced); Anicka Bakes (1992-1993, divorced) Children: with
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of filmmaker George Lucas. Personal Birth date: May 14, 1944 Birth place: Modesto, California Birth name: George Walton Lucas Jr. Father: George Lucas Sr., office supply store owner Mother: Dorothy (Bomberger) Lucas Marriages: Mellody Hobson (2013-present); Marcia Griffin (1969-1983, divorced) Children: with Mellody Hobson:
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By Billy Stockwell, Benjamin Brown, CNN (CNN) — At least two people have been killed after a car drove through a crowd in the eastern German city of Leipzig, local police said Monday. Two other people were severely injured and have been taken to hospital, while 20 more have been “affected,” said Axel Schuh, the
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By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court temporarily restored telehealth and mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone on Monday, responding to an emergency appeal that warned of potential chaos for patients who had appointments to access the drug. The “administrative stay” is far from a final decision but rather maintains the status
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