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Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez speaks during an event launching the "Pilgrimage for Peace and Without Sanctions

Venezuela was promised an economic revival. But three months of minimum wage doesn’t add up to a single US dollar

By CNN Staff, CNN Caracas (CNN) — It is payday Friday, and a popular shopping mall located in eastern Caracas is packed. But while the hallways look full and the display windows are brightly lit and well-stocked, many people enter and leave empty-handed. Shoppers walk around, browse, compare prices, but they buy very little. The

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US School Violence Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a list of incidents of elementary, middle and high school violence with at least one fatality, from 1927 to the present. Suicides, gang-related incidents and deaths resulting from domestic conflicts are not included. If a perpetrator was killed or died by suicide during the incident, their death is

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Hank Greenberg Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former AIG Chief Executive Officer Hank Greenberg. Personal Birth date: May 4, 1925 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Maurice Raymond Greenberg Father: Jacob Greenberg Mother: Ada (Rheingold) Greenberg Marriage: Corinne (Zuckerman) Greenberg (1950-March 17, 2024, her death) Children: Jeffrey,

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Judges Targeted Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at notable cases in which US judges have been targets of lethal violence. US Marshals Service The US Marshals Service is in charge of protecting federal judges. The Marshals Service protects approximately 2,700 federal judges and about 30,300 other court officials at more than 800 court facilities

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Tony Blair Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Personal Birth date: May 6, 1953 Birth place: Edinburgh, Scotland Birth name: Anthony Charles Lynton Blair Father: Leo Charles Blair, lawyer Mother: Hazel (Corscadden) Blair Marriage: Cherie (Booth) Blair (1980-present) Children: Leo, Kathryn, Nicholas and Euan

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Mother’s Day Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Mother’s Day. In the United States, it is observed annually on the second Sunday in May. It is also celebrated in other countries. May 10, 2026 – Mother’s Day. Facts In 2023, 27.5 was the average age in the United States for first-time mothers, according

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