CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which serves to protect and enforce the 14th and 15th Amendments. It was enacted in response to voter suppression in the 1960s by state governments, local governments and law enforcement. Important sections Original jurisdictions: Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the bombings of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania on August 7, 1998, which killed 224 people. Terrorist group al Qaeda claimed responsibility for the bombings. Facts The bombings took place eight years to the day after US troops were ordered to Saudi Arabia in the
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) – Here’s a look at the life of Bill Clinton, 42nd president of the United States. Personal Birth date: August 19, 1946 Birth place: Hope, Arkansas Birth name: William Jefferson Blythe III Father: William Blythe Mother: Virginia (Kelley) Blythe Marriage: Hillary (Rodham) Clinton (October 11, 1975-present) Children: Chelsea Victoria, February 27,
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of award-winning filmmaker, philanthropist and environmentalist Robert Redford. Personal Birth date: August 18, 1936 Death date: September 16, 2025 Birth place: Santa Monica, California Birth name: Charles Robert Redford Jr. Father: Charles Redford Sr., an accountant Mother: Martha (Hart) Redford Marriages: Sibylle Szaggars (July
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South Korea’s Shin Yubin sees off American Lily Zhang, 4-0, to secure quarterfinal spot at 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas leader in Gaza. Personal Birth date: 1962 Death date: July 31, 2024 Birth place: Shati refugee camp, near Gaza City Father: Father was a fisherman Marriage: Amal Haniyeh Children: 13 Education: Islamic University of Gaza, 1987 Religion: Muslim Timeline 1987-1988 – Joins
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Team USA’s Katie Ledecky obliterated the Olympic record, and the competition, as she swam her way to the gold medal in the women’s 1500m freestyle in Paris.
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Jessica Fox claims history with gold medal in C-1 final to become most decorated canoe slalom athlete in Olympic history. American Evy Leibfarth surprised performance earns her bronze.
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German veteran Angelique Kerber bowed out of professional tennis at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday after losing, 7-6(4), 6-4, 7-6(6), in the quarter-finals in a three-set thriller against world No. 7 Zheng Qinwen of China.
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Brazil star Marta, perhaps the most celebrated player in women’s soccer, was shown a red card versus Spain at the 2024 Paris Olympics in what could signal her last appearance in a Brazil shirt at a major competition.
Continue Reading Brazil star Marta, perhaps the most celebrated player in women’s soccer, was shown a red card versus Spain at the 2024 Paris Olympics in what could signal her last appearance in a Brazil shirt at a major competition.
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Follow along as the U.S. women’s soccer team looks to top Group B in its last group stage match against Australia.
Continue Reading Follow along as the U.S. women’s soccer team looks to top Group B in its last group stage match against Australia.
Continue ReadingAP National Writer Every few years when the Olympics would roll around, the unmistakable pangs Jen Castellano knew were coming but was powerless to stop would hit. Of chalk on her hands. The beam underneath her feet. The sounds and smell of a packed gym. The intoxicating mix of frustration, determination and joy while trying
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Continue ReadingBy Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Walls of bright orange flames. Harrowing escapes. The charred shells of what’s left behind. It’s hard not to be terrified by images of deadly wildfires. Jon Heggie – who has been a division chief with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) – knows what’s it’s
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Day 5 of Olympic tennis tousled the women’s draw to the final four, and the men’s quarterfinal crew is set.
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The Dutch beach volleyball player who served time in prison after he was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl in England has won his second match at the Paris Olympics. Steven van de Velde received an even harsher reaction from the crowd on Wednesday than for his first match.
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La inquietante calma que se instaló sobre la cuenca del Atlántico tras el paso del histórico huracán Beryl está a punto de desaparecer. Han pasado más de tres semanas desde que el mortÃfero huracán Beryl terminó su recorrido en Texas. El aire seco y polvoriento ha ayudado a mantener el Atlántico libre
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South Korea took down Hungary in a thrilling final to win a third-straight gold medal in men’s team sabre.
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