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Ted Cruz Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Ted Cruz, Republican senator from Texas and former 2016 presidential candidate. Personal Birth date: December 22, 1970 Birth place: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Birth name: Rafael Edward Cruz Father: Rafael Cruz, pastor Mother: Eleanor Darragh, computer programmer Marriage: Heidi (Nelson) Cruz (2001-present) Children: Caroline

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Hanukkah Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. In 2025, Hanukkah will start on December 14 at sunset and will end December 22, at sunset. Facts Hanukkah begins on the eve of the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev and lasts eight days. The starting date on

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Judge says Ghislaine Maxwell court documents can be released as part of the push for information on Jeffrey Epstein

By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in New York on Tuesday granted the Justice Department’s request to unseal records from the investigation and criminal prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell. The ruling from Judge Paul Engelmayer opens the door for the department to publicly release evidence it had gathered against Maxwell, an associate of

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Chris Evert Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of tennis great Chris Evert, who won at least one Grand Slam singles championship 13 years in a row (1974-1986). Personal Birth date: December 21, 1954 Birth place: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Birth name: Christine Marie Evert Father: James “Jimmy” Evert, pro tennis instructor

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Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?

By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Children across Australia woke up on Wednesday with no access to their social media accounts under a world-first ban designed to shelter those under 16 from addictive algorithms, online predators, and digital bullies. No other nation has taken such sweeping measures, and the rollout of the tough

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A member of the Bolivarian Militia walks past a mural with the colors of the Venezuelan flag

Trump administration quietly builds plans for what would happen if Maduro were ousted in Venezuela

By Kylie Atwood, Alayna Treene, Jennifer Hansler, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Months into a pressure campaign that has seen the US military move thousands of troops and a carrier strike group into the Caribbean and President Donald Trump issue repeated threats against Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, the Trump administration is working on day-after plans in the

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The justices heard oral arguments on President Donald Trump's push to expand control over independent federal agencies at the Supreme Court on Monday.

Trump’s lawyer pushed for more executive power; Supreme Court justices seem eager to comply

By Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s lawyer argued on Monday for far-reaching power that would go well beyond his ability to fire officials at the Federal Trade Commission and other independent agencies. Liberal Justice Elena Kagan warned US Solicitor General D. John Sauer, “Once you’re down this road, it’s

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Displaced people queue for food at a temporary shelter amid deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area

Thailand and Cambodia are fighting again, leaving a Trump-brokered peace agreement on brink of collapse. What happened?

By Helen Regan, Kocha Olarn, CNN (CNN) — Armed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia continued on Wednesday in defiance of calls from the United States to stop fighting and adhere to a months-old Trump-backed peace deal that now looks on the brink of complete collapse. At least eight people have been killed since the latest

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Plaza Theater celebrates artists, creators, and visionaries at ‘Palm Springs Icons’ event

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Plaza Theatre celebrated “Palm Springs Icons” on Monday, honoring the legacy, artistry, and enduring cultural impact of eight extraordinary figures whose work has shaped Palm Springs and beyond. Proceeds from the show are benefitting Arts Teach Kids, supporting arts access and education for young people across the Coachella Valley. 

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