CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Edward Snowden, who admitted to leaking information about US surveillance programs to the press. Personal Birth date: June 21, 1983 Birth place: Elizabeth City, North Carolina Birth name: Edward Joseph Snowden Father: Lonnie Snowden, former Coast Guard officer Mother: Elizabeth Snowden, federal
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former South African President Thabo Mbeki. Personal Birth date: June 18, 1942 Birth place: Idutywa, Transkei, South Africa Birth name: Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki Father: Govan Mbeki, a teacher and politician Mother: Epainette (Moerane) Mbeki, a teacher Marriage: Zanele Dlamini Mbeki (1974-present) Children: with
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Medical aid in dying is legal in thirteen US states and the District of Columbia. It is an option given to individuals by law in Colorado, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Washington. It is an option given
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Shirin Ebadi, the first Muslim woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Personal Birth date: June 21, 1947 Birth place: Hamadan, Iran Father: Muhammad Ali Ebadi, law professor and lawyer Mother: Minu Yamini Marriage: Javad Tavassolian (1975-divorce date unknown) Children: Nargess (female);
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Jill Biden, wife of 46th US President Joe Biden. Personal Birth date: June 3, 1951 Birth place: Hammonton, New Jersey Birth name: Jill Tracy Jacobs Father: Donald Jacobs, banker Mother: Bonny Jean (Godfrey) Jacobs Marriages: Joe Biden (June 17, 1977-present); Bill Stevenson
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at ricin, a natural, highly toxic compound that is extracted from castor beans. Facts About one million tons of castor beans are processed every year, worldwide. Ricin is part of the waste from the beans when castor oil is made. Sometimes this is called “mash.” Less
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Tommy Franks, retired four-star Army General. Personal Birth date: June 17, 1945 Birth place: Wynnewood, Oklahoma Birth name: Tommy Ray Franks Father: Ray Franks, mechanic Mother: Lorene “Pete” (Parker) Franks Marriage: Cathryn (Carley) Franks (1969-present) Children: Jacqueline Education: University of Texas, Arlington,
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Madonna, musician and actress. Personal Birth date: August 16, 1958 Birth place: Bay City, Michigan Birth name: Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone Father: Silvio Ciccone, engineer Mother: Madonna (Fortin) Ciccone Marriages: Guy Ritchie (December 22, 2000-November 21, 2008, divorced); Sean Penn (August 16,
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CNN By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump told a bunch of lies before he abruptly walked out of an interview that aired Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” One of them was about what he had promised Americans about war. While discussing the Iran war Trump started this year, NBC anchor Kristen Welker
Continue Reading By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump told a bunch of lies before he abruptly walked out of an interview that aired Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” One of them was about what he had promised Americans about war. While discussing the Iran war Trump started this year, NBC anchor Kristen Welker pressed
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By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — The expectant couple, along with several children and loved ones, walked with anticipation into the grass at the edge of the El Dorado Ranch Park in Yucaipa, California – where wild grasses turn golden in the fall, making a scenic backdrop – to reveal their baby’s gender. Another person
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN More than 144 years after its construction began, Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Família has finally reached its full height. This week, the world’s tallest church will inaugurate its long-awaited final tower with a blessing by Pope Leo XIV. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN More than 144 years after its construction began, Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Família has finally reached its full height. This week, the world’s tallest church will inaugurate its long-awaited final tower with a blessing by Pope Leo XIV. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on
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By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV has described war as a “painful defeat” of negotiations while lamenting that violence and polarization has plunged the world into a “profound” crisis during a historic, peace-focused speech at the Spanish parliament Monday. Leo XIV’s address to politicians in the Cortes Generales, the first by a
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Fourteen students from Nellie N. Coffman Middle School are returning home with national medals after competing at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The students represented California after qualifying through the state competition and competed in a variety of events, including Opening and Closing Ceremonies, T-Shirt Design,
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By Simone McCarthy, Yoonjung Seo, CNN Beijing/Seoul (CNN) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for deepening “strategic coordination and cooperation” with North Korea shortly after receiving a pomp-filled welcome to mark his first visit to the secluded nation in seven years. The two sides should inject “powerful momentum” into their ties, Xi said during a
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3’s Kendall Flynn took a trip to the newly named Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood to bring a first look inside the stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Los Angeles Stadium will host eight World Cup matches, including two for the United States. The first USMNT match it
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UPDATE 6/7: PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The family of 28-year-old Miguel Angel Chavez says his remains were found by officials this week. Chavez was reported missing on June 1, in the area of Coyote Song Way, north of the Sun City Palm Desert community. Chavez’s family confirmed to News Channel 3 that his body
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By Mark Morales, Gloria Pazmino, Julianna Bragg, CNN New York (CNN) — Six people were injured in a stabbing at New York’s Penn Station Sunday evening, raising security concerns a day before the city is set to host the NBA Finals – with President Donald Trump in attendance. The attack comes amid heightened security around
Continue ReadingBy Ethan Cohen, Jennifer Agiesta, CNN (CNN) — Nithya Raman pulled ahead of former reality TV star Spencer Pratt in the race for the second spot in the November election for Los Angeles mayor after a vote update Sunday evening. Raman, a city councilmember, won about 40% of the nearly 48,000 votes Los Angeles County
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