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Australian Open Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Australian Open, one of four competitions that make up the “Grand Slam” in professional tennis. The other three are Wimbledon, the French Open and the US Open. January 6-26, 2025 – The 113th Australian Open takes place. January 13-28, 2024 – The 112th Australian Open

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Winter Olympic Competitions Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about the Winter Olympics, which are held every four years. The 2026 Winter Olympics are scheduled to be held February 6-22, 2026, in Milan-Cortina, Italy. The 2022 Winter Olympics were held February 4-20, 2022, in Beijing, China. Winter Olympics Facts and History January 25, 1924-February 5,

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Tiger Woods Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at one of the most successful golfers in history, Tiger Woods. Personal Birth date: December 30, 1975 Birth place: Cypress, California Birth name: Eldrick Tont Woods Father: Earl Woods Mother: Kultilda (Punsawad) Woods Marriage: Elin Nordegren (October 5, 2004-August 23, 2010, divorced) Children: Charlie Axel and Sam

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Vanessa Redgrave Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of award-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave. Personal Birth date: January 30, 1937 Birth place: London, England Birth name: Vanessa Redgrave Father: Sir Michael Redgrave, actor Mother: Rachel Kempson, actor Marriage: Tony Richardson (April 29, 1962-April 28, 1967, divorced) Children: with Franco Nero: Carlo Gabriel (September

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Amy Coney Barrett Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of US Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Personal Birth date: January 28, 1972 Birth place: New Orleans, Louisiana Birth name: Amy Vivian Coney Father: Michael Coney, attorney Mother: Linda Coney Marriage: Jesse Barrett (1999-present) Children: Emma, Vivian, Tess, John Peter, Liam, Juliet,

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Nicolas Sarkozy Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France. Personal Birth date: January 28, 1955 Birth place: Paris, France Birth name: Nicolas Paul Stéphane Sarkozy de Nagy-Bocsa Father: Pal Sarkozy de Nagy Bocsa Mother: Andrée (Mallah) Sarkozy de Nagy Bocsa Marriages: Carla Bruni (2008-present); Cécilia Ciganer-Albeniz

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Wayne Gretzky Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Hall of Fame hockey player Wayne Gretzky, who is the all-time leading scorer in National Hockey League (NHL) history, with 2,857 career points (894 career goals and 1,963 career assists). Personal Birth date: January 26, 1961 Birth place: Brantford, Ontario, Canada Birth

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Ray Rice Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former NFL running back Ray Rice, who played six seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. Personal Birth date: January 22, 1987 Birth place: New Rochelle, New York Birth name: Raymell Maurice Rice Father: Conrad Reed Mother: Janet Rice, special education teacher Marriage: Janay (Palmer)

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Israel’s withdrawal of some troops from Gaza sparks new government rift

By Ivana Kottasová, Nic Robertson, Radina Gigova and Amir Tal, CNN (CNN) — A far-right Israeli government minister has criticized a decision by the country’s military to withdraw an army division from Gaza, exposing further divides between lawmakers over the military offensive in the Palestinian enclave. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said a “rocket

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Putin’s war must not become ‘frozen,’ Zelensky warns as Ukraine’s troops face shortages of weaponry and aid

By Christian Edwards and Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a passionate plea to leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, urging them not to allow Russia’s war in Ukraine to become “frozen.” Speaking in person at the conference for the first time since Russia launched its full-scale invasion

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A single strand of hair was used to link the Gilgo Beach murder suspect to a fourth victim, indictment says

CNN By Brynn Gingras, Mark Morales and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect Rex Heuermann has now been charged with murder in the deaths of all four women who became known as the “Gilgo Four” after their remains were discovered by investigators on Long Island in 2010. Heuermann is charged with second-degree murder in

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New poll reveals a generational divide among Black Americans on overturning affirmative action in higher education

By Nicole Chavez and Chandelis Duster, CNN (CNN) — While a majority of Americans of all races see the end of affirmative action as “mostly a good thing,” there is a generational split among Black adults over the impact on higher education and their racial group, according to a new Gallup Center on Black Voices report. Black adults’ views on last year’s Supreme Court ruling

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A single strand of hair was used to link the Gilgo Beach murder suspect to a fourth victim, indictment says

By Brynn Gingras, Mark Morales and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect Rex Heuermann has now been charged with murder in the deaths of all four women who became known as the “Gilgo Four” after their remains were discovered by investigators on Long Island in 2010. Heuermann is charged with second-degree murder in the

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