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Betty White Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Emmy-award winning actress Betty White. Personal Birth date: January 17, 1922 Death date: December 31, 2021 Birth place: Oak Park, Illinois Birth name: Betty Marion White Father: Horace White, electrical engineer Mother: Tess White Marriages: Allen Ludden (June 14, 1963-June 9, 1981, his

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Jack Welch Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric. Personal Birth date: November 19, 1935 Death date: March 1, 2020 Birth place: Peabody, Massachusetts Birth name: John Francis Welch Jr. Father: John Francis Welch Sr., a train conductor Mother: Grace (Andrews) Welch Marriages: Suzy

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Barbara Walters Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of famed journalist Barbara Walters. Personal Birth date: September 25, 1929 (some sources say 1931) Death date: December 30, 2022 Birth place: Boston, Massachusetts Birth name: Barbara Jill Walters Father: Lou Walters, a theater producer Mother: Dena (Selett) Walters Marriages: Merv Adelson (1986-1992, divorced);

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Notable US Spies Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at US citizens who have been convicted of spying against the United States. Aldrich Ames 1962 – Aldrich Ames, son of a CIA analyst, joins the agency as a low-level documents analyst. 1967-1968 – Enters the Career Trainee Program at the CIA and becomes an operations

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Could Derek Chauvin be pardoned? Conservative commentator launches effort to petition Trump

By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has publicly called for the president to pardon former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for federal crimes related to George Floyd’s 2020 death – drawing derision from the Minnesota attorney general who helped put Chauvin in prison but amplification from one of Trump’s most powerful

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New details about Idaho student killings suspect Bryan Kohberger revealed in unsealed court filing

By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A recently unsealed defense motion in the capital murder case against Bryan Kohberger offers the most detailed picture of the suspect’s personality to emerge since his arrest in the brutal killings of four University of Idaho students. Attorneys for Kohberger claim in the motion the 30-year-old has autism spectrum

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No sign of shooter after report of shots fired at Naval Air Station Pensacola sends base into lockdown

By Chris Boyette, Devon M. Sayers and Chris Youd, CNN (CNN) — Military police and local law enforcement responded to reports of “a potential active shooter” at Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida, Thursday, though the threat appeared to be unfounded, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said. The area was determined to be “all clear,”

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Kirk Douglas Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Kirk Douglas. Personal Birth date: December 9, 1916 Death date: February 5, 2020 Birth place: Amsterdam, New York Birth name: Issur Danielovitch Demsky Father: Herschel “Harry” Danielovitch Demsky, a Russian Jewish immigrant Mother: Bryna “Bertha” (Sanglel) Danielovitch Demsky, a Russian Jewish immigrant Marriages:

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Carol Channing Fast Facts

CNN Library (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of award winning actress and singer Carol Channing. Her most famous stage roles are Lorelei Lee in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and Dolly Gallagher Levi in “Hello, Dolly!” Personal:Birth date: January 31, 1921 Death date: January 15, 2019 Birth place: Seattle, Washington Birth name: Carol Elaine

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Joe Paterno Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of the late Joe Paterno, longtime head football coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions. Personal Birth date: December 21, 1926 Death date: January 22, 2012 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Joseph Vincent Paterno Father: Angelo Lafayette Paterno, law clerk Mother: Florence

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5 things to know for March 6: Auto tariffs paused, Ukraine summit, government cuts, Hamas ‘warning’, social media safety

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — NASA’s twin Voyager probes, launched in 1977, are currently exploring uncharted territory in interstellar space. But to keep their missions going, the two spacecraft are now shutting off some of their instruments to conserve power. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On

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Island nation’s ‘golden passport,’ scrutinizing antidepressants, ancient tools unearthed: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Are antidepressants addictive? Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s comments at his Senate confirmation hearing before becoming US Health and Human

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5 things to know for March 5: Trump’s address to Congress, latest on tariffs, severe storms, flight safety, measles outbreak

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Ash Wednesday services are underway in Vatican City, where Pope Francis is notably absent as he continues to fight double pneumonia in the hospital. A pulmonary care physician told CNN that the coming days will be crucial in determining whether the 88-year-old pontiff can recover. Here’s what else you

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Florida attorney general says the state is conducting active criminal investigation against the Tate brothers

By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — A criminal investigation into online influencer and self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan has been opened in Florida, according to the state attorney general Tuesday. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has directed the Office of Statewide Prosecution “to execute search warrants and issue subpoenas,” in what he

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of philanthropist, best-selling author and NBA Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Personal Birth date: April 16, 1947 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. Father: Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, transit police officer and jazz musician Mother: Cora Alcindor,

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Trump administration announces review of Columbia’s federal contracts over ‘harassment of Jewish students’

By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — A federal task force created by President Donald Trump to combat antisemitism could pull more than $50 million in contracts between Columbia University and the federal government, over the school’s “ongoing inaction in the face of relentless harassment of Jewish students,” three federal agencies said in a joint news

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Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine after Oval Office argument with Zelensky, White House official says

WASHINGTON, (CNN) — President Donald Trump is ordering military aid to Ukraine to be paused after his Friday Oval Office argument with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a White House official told CNN Monday. “The President has been clear that he is focused on peace. We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well. We are

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Smokey haze still blankets parts of the Carolinas as crews battle dozens of wildfires

WMBF, CNN By Karina Tsui, Lauren Mascarenhas, Chris Boyette and Meteorologist Gene Norman, CNN (CNN) — Even as conditions improved, heavy smoke persisted Monday across the Carolinas as firefighters battle wildfires scorching parts of the region. “There is heavy, low-hanging smoke blanketed across the area this morning,” South Carolina’s Horry County Fire Rescue said in

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Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa lived a peaceful, private life in New Mexico before their deaths, friends say

By Alaa Elassar and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, shared a peaceful and private life, rich in adventure, art and genuine love, before their unexpected deaths, their friends fondly remember. Their close, longtime friends, Daniel and Barbara Lenihan said the couple, who was found dead Wednesday in their

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Stretch of I-40 reopens in North Carolina, marking a milestone in post-Helene recovery

By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — Five months after Hurricane Helene severed a critical Appalachian freight corridor, a 12-mile stretch of Interstate 40 through North Carolina’s Pigeon River Gorge reopened Saturday. Though still a construction zone, the highway is mostly operational. Its four lanes have been reduced to two, with the roadway held together by

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Luigi Mangione’s attorney says some evidence in Pennsylvania probe should be tossed because of an illegal search

By Kara Scannell and Danny Freeman, CNN (CNN) — A lawyer for Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last year, is attempting to throw out evidence taken from his backpack and other belongings collected during his arrest, arguing he was illegally stopped and searched by police. In a motion filed last week

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What’s next for former Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip after the Supreme Court ordered he receive a new trial

By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — After nearly three decades maintaining his innocence on Oklahoma’s death row, Richard Glossip this week now has the opportunity to win his freedom after the US Supreme Court ordered he receive a new trial, finding prosecutors failed to correct false testimony that may have influenced his jury. The question

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Barbara Bush Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Barbara Bush, wife of former President George H.W. Bush and mother of former President George W. Bush. Personal Birth date: June 8, 1925 Death date: April 17, 2018 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Barbara Pierce Father: Marvin Pierce, publisher

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George H.W. Bush Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States. Personal:Birth date: June 12, 1924 Death date: November 30, 2018 Birth place: Milton, Massachusetts Birth name: George Herbert Walker Bush Father: Prescott Bush, investment banker and senator Mother: Dorothy (Walker) Bush Marriage:

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Muhammad Ali Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, three-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist. Personal Birth date: January 17, 1942 Death date: June 3, 2016 Birth place: Louisville, Kentucky Birth name: Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. Father: Cassius (Cash) Clay, sign and mural painter Mother:

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School district confirms bullying occurred after investigation following Texas girl’s death by suicide

By Dalia Faheid and Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — A Texas school district has released a summary of its investigation following 11-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza’s death by suicide, but questions remain about the events leading up to her death. The story has made national headlines – amid the nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration, after her

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What’s a go-around? How the routine maneuver helped a pilot avoid getting too close to another aircraft at Reagan National

By Amanda Musa and Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — A pilot flying American Airlines Flight 2246 was preparing to land Tuesday at Ronald Reagan National Airport when air traffic control instructed the flight to “go around” to avoid getting too close to another plane set to depart from the same runway. A “go-around” is an

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5 things to know for Feb. 27: Cabinet meeting, Foreign aid, Measles outbreak, Transgender troops, Middle East

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Crowds are gathering in Vatican City and Rome to pray for the speedy recovery of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff has shown slight signs of improvement since he was diagnosed with pneumonia last week, though his condition is still being described as “critical.” Here’s what else you need to

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Pro-Palestinian student protesters clash with Barnard College staff during sit-in to protest student expulsions

By Emma Tucker and Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — A small group of pro-Palestinian student demonstrators occupied a building at Barnard College’s Manhattan campus Wednesday, clashing with staff and sending one employee to the hospital, the school said. The demonstration, organized by Columbia University Apartheid Divest, was part of a week of action demanding the

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Federal charge filed against woman with incendiary devices following vandalism incidents at Colorado Tesla dealership

By Rebekah Riess and Andi Babineau, CNN Denver (CNN) — A woman is facing a federal charge for allegedly vandalizing a Tesla dealership in Loveland, Colorado, on four separate occasions, according to a federal affidavit filed Wednesday. Lucy Grace Nelson is facing a federal charge of malicious destruction of property filed by the US Attorney’s

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Defense for Idaho quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger may cite autism to try to strike death penalty option

By Holly Yan and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys for the man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death have nodded to autism spectrum disorder in asking the court to ensure the 30-year-old wouldn’t get the death penalty if convicted, court records show. Bryan Kohberger is accused of killing Madison Mogen,

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Manhunt underway after police say woman killed her wife, a California fire captain who battled Eaton Fire, and fled to Mexico

By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Newly revealed details from an arrest warrant describe the final moments of a California fire captain found fatally stabbed in her California home last week. Authorities allege her wife carried out the killing before fleeing across the border to Mexico. Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca “Becky” Marodi, 49, was discovered

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Manhunt underway after police say woman killed her wife, a California fire captain who battled Eaton Fire, and fled to Mexico

KFMB, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, FACEBOOK, BECK MARODI, CAL FIRE & RIVERSIDE HAZMAT TEAM, SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S, CNN, Facebook/Beck Marodi By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Newly revealed details from an arrest warrant describe the final moments of a California fire captain found fatally stabbed in her California home last

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Controversial jackpots and suspended courier services: What we know about the Texas lottery jackpot investigation

By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — The investigation into two controversial lottery jackpots in Texas has drummed up questions about the role of online ticketing firms, known as lottery couriers, in the state and nationwide. This week, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Rangers to investigate two Lotto Texas jackpots involving virtual ticket sales:

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Southwest jet attempting to land at Chicago Midway Airport nearly collides with a private plane on the runway

CNN By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — A Southwest Airlines plane and a private jet that entered the runway without authorization experienced a close call at Chicago Midway International Airport on Tuesday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Southwest Flight 2504 landed safely at the Chicago airport after the flight crew had to perform a

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Southwest jet trying to land at Chicago Midway Airport nearly collides with a private plane on the runway

By Alexandra Skores and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A Southwest Airlines plane had a close call with a private jet that entered a runway without authorization Tuesday morning at Chicago Midway International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Southwest Flight 2504 landed safely after the flight crew had to perform a go-around to prevent

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5 things to know for Feb. 25: Immigration, Federal job cuts, US-Russia relations, Egg surcharge, Crypto hack

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — The notoriously disastrous Fyre Festival is getting a sequel after a scrapped reboot attempt in 2023. The music festival will be held on a Mexican island this summer and promises “world-class accommodations.” But some are wary of buying tickets since the first Bahamas getaway turned out to be a

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New details emerge in the case against Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students

By Holly Yan and Jean Casarez, CNN (CNN) — More than two years after a quadruple homicide devastated Moscow, Idaho, a judge unsealed the transcript of a recent hearing in the case against Bryan Kohberger – the man accused of stabbing four students to death in an off-campus home. The hearing, which was closed to

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Stunning images of the moon, why bakeries are struggling, how to rein in anxiety: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Political division. Worry about paying the bills. Social media overload. Whatever the cause, anxiety can be debilitating. Controlling it

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A Delta flight from Atlanta was forced to turn around and evacuate after ‘haze’ was seen in the cabin

CNN By Lauren Mascarenhas and Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — A Delta Air Lines flight to Columbia, South Carolina, was forced to return to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday morning after a “haze” was observed inside the plane, according to officials. The plane returned to the airport around 9 a.m. after the crew reported

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A Delta flight from Atlanta was forced to turn around and evacuate after ‘haze’ was seen in the cabin

By Lauren Mascarenhas and Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — A Delta Air Lines flight to Columbia, South Carolina, was forced to return to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday morning after a “haze” was observed inside the plane, according to officials. The plane returned to the airport around 9 a.m. after the crew reported possible

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