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‘All hell broke loose’: Passengers on Singapore Airlines flight describe nightmare at 37,000 feet

By Jessie Yeung, Manveena Suri and Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — Passengers on a Singapore Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence on Tuesday described a sudden, dramatic drop as “all hell broke loose” on board the Boeing airliner carrying 229 passengers and crew. At first, “the flight was perfectly normal,” said passenger Andrew Davies, who

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LGBTQ Rights Milestones Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at LGBTQ milestones in the United States. LGBTQ is an acronym meaning lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning. The term sometimes is extended to LGBTQIA, to include intersex and asexual groups. Queer is an umbrella term for non-straight people; intersex refers to those whose

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Kenyan officials arrive in Haiti ahead of planned security mission, sources say

By Caitlin Stephen Hu and David Culver, CNN (CNN) — A delegation of Kenyan “command staff” has arrived in Haiti, according to a law enforcement source in the country, ahead of the long-delayed arrival of a Kenyan-led multinational security support force in the Caribbean nation. The delegation is expected to assess this week whether equipment and facilities for the foreign

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George Lucas Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of filmmaker George Lucas. Personal Birth date: May 14, 1944 Birth place: Modesto, California Birth name: George Walton Lucas Jr. Father: George Lucas Sr., office supply store owner Mother: Dorothy (Bomberger) Lucas Marriages: Mellody Hobson (2013-present); Marcia Griffin (1969-1983, divorced) Children: with Mellody Hobson:

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Dennis Rodman Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former professional basketball player Dennis Rodman. Personal Birth date: May 13, 1961 Birth place: Trenton, New Jersey Birth name: Dennis Keith Rodman Father: Philander Rodman Mother: Shirley Rodman Marriages: Michelle Moyer (2003-2012, divorced); Carmen Electra (1998-1999, divorced); Anicka Bakes (1992-1993, divorced) Children: with

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Zacarias Moussaoui Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of convicted terrorist Zacarias Moussaoui, who is serving a life sentence in prison without parole for his part in plotting the 9/11 attacks. Personal Birth date: May 30, 1968 Birth place: St. Jean-de-Luz, France Birth name: Zacarias Moussaoui Father: Omar Moussaoui Mother: Aicha el-Wafi

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Tony Stewart Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of retired NASCAR driver and race track owner Tony Stewart. Personal Birth date: May 20, 1971 Birth place: Columbus, Indiana Birth name: Anthony Wayne Stewart Father: Nelson Stewart Mother: Pam Stewart (now Boas) Marriage: Leah Pruett (November 21, 2021-present) Other Facts Three-time NASCAR Cup

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Peabody Awards Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Peabody Awards. The Peabody Awards are presented every spring in recognition of achievements in broadcasting across multiple platforms including radio, television, streaming network programs and websites. Facts May 9, 2024 – Winners of the 84th Annual Peabody Awards are announced. The ceremony takes place at

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Joe Namath Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath. Personal Birth date: May 31, 1943 Birth place: Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania Birth name: Joseph William Namath Father: John Namath, steel mill worker Mother: Rose (Juhasz) Namath, maid Marriage: Deborah Lynn “Tatiana” (Mays) Namath (1984-1999, divorced)

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Memorial Day Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Memorial Day, a day honoring American soldiers who died serving the country in wars. It is observed annually in the United States on the last Monday in May. Facts Several towns claim to be the originators of Memorial Day, but in 1966 Congress declared Waterloo, New

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Brown v. Board of Education Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the landmark US Supreme Court ruling, Brown v. Board of Education. About the Case Oliver Brown, an African American welder and assistant pastor, brings a case against the Topeka Board of Education for not allowing his 9-year-old daughter, Linda Brown, to attend Sumner Elementary School, an

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