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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep. Personal Birth date: June 22, 1949 Birth place: Summit, New Jersey Birth name: Mary Louise Streep Father: Harry Streep Jr., pharmaceutical company executive Mother: Mary (Wilkinson) Streep, commercial artist Marriage: Don Gummer (1978-date unavailable publicly; separated) https://edition.cnn.com/2023/10/21/entertainment/meryl-streep-husband-don-gummer-separated Children: Louisa,

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Sonia Sotomayor, associate justice of the United States Supreme Court. Personal Birth date: June 25, 1954 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Sonia Maria Sotomayor Father: Juan Sotomayor, factory worker Mother: Celina (Baez) Sotomayor, nurse Marriage: Kevin Edward Noonan (August

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of comedian, actor, director, producer, playwright and screenwriter Mel Brooks, best known for comedic farces such as “The Producers,” “Blazing Saddles,” “Young Frankenstein” and “Spaceballs.” Personal Birth date: June 28, 1926 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Melvin James Kaminsky Father: Max Kaminsky,

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the US Open Golf Tournament. June 18-21, 2026 – The 126th US Open is scheduled to take place at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. June 15, 2025 – J.J. Spaun wins the 125th US Open at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. About

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Juneteenth, the oldest known US celebration of the end of slavery. On June 19, 1865, over two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved African Americans in Texas were told they were free. Knowledge of the celebration spread as families

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former CIA Director and former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. Personal Birth date: June 28, 1938 Birth place: Monterey, California Birth name: Leon Edward Panetta Father: Carmelo Panetta, restaurant owner and farmer Mother: Carmelina (Prochilo) Panetta, restaurant owner Marriage: Sylvia Marie (Varni) Panetta

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of George Pataki, former governor of New York. Personal Birth date: June 24, 1945 Birth place: Peekskill, New York Birth name: George Elmer Pataki Father: Louis Pataki, postman Mother: Margaret (Lagana) Pataki Marriage: Elizabeth “Libby” Rowland (1973-present) Children: Emily, Teddy, Allison and George Owen

By Alexandra Banner, CNN A flesh-eating parasite that once wreaked havoc on cattle in the US has resurfaced after decades. The notorious screwworm has been detected on a handful of Texas farms, and experts say its return will likely keep beef prices elevated for grocery shoppers. Here’s what else you need to know to get