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Indianapolis 500 Fast Facts

May 5, 2022 12:20 pm CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Indianapolis 500, known as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” May 28, 2023 – The…

Henry Kissinger Fast Facts

May 5, 2022 12:18 pm CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of former National Security Adviser and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Personal Birth…

Memorial Day Fast Facts

May 5, 2022 12:16 pm CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Memorial Day, a day honoring American soldiers who died serving the country in wars. It is observed…

Putin apologized over FM’s Hitler comments, Israel says

May 5, 2022 11:27 am CNN Newsource

By Hadas Gold, Katharina Krebs and Lianne Kolirin, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized for comments that his Foreign Minister Sergei…

There are only 10 of the world’s smallest marine mammal left in the world

May 5, 2022 11:00 am CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN The world’s smallest marine mammal is so critically endangered that there are only about 10 remaining in its sole…

Russian-linked forces ‘tortured’ and ‘executed’ civilians in Central African Republic since 2019, HRW says

May 5, 2022 10:04 am CNN Newsource

By Hannah Ritchie, CNN Forces identified by witnesses as Russian have “summarily executed, tortured, and beaten civilians” in the Central…

Russians steal vast amounts of Ukrainian grain and equipment, threatening this year’s harvest

May 5, 2022 9:54 am CNN Newsource

CNN By Tim Lister and Sanyo Fylyppov, CNN Russian forces are stealing farm equipment and thousands of tons of grain from Ukrainian farmers in areas…

Medieval feasts looked very different from what pop culture might suggest, study says

May 5, 2022 7:55 am CNN Newsource

By Katie Hunt, CNN Meat-heavy banquets have long been thought to be a common feature of early medieval life for England’s kings and nobles, who…

Russians steal vast amounts of Ukrainian grain and equipment, threatening this year’s harvest

May 5, 2022 7:39 am CNN Newsource

By Tim Lister and Sanyo Fylyppov, CNN Russian forces are stealing farm equipment and thousands of tons of grain from Ukrainian farmers in areas they…

Drought expands in the Southwest, worsening the region’s fire risk and water crisis

May 5, 2022 7:02 am CNN Newsource

By Rachel Ramirez and Brandon Miller, CNN Drought conditions worsened in much of the Southwest over the past week, according to the latest update…

A major disaster is declared in New Mexico, unlocking federal aid as wildfires threaten thousands of homes

May 5, 2022 4:43 am CNN Newsource

By Paradise Afshar and Michelle Krupa, CNN Wildfires and straight-line winds that have ravaged New Mexico for a month have created a major disaster,…

New evidence found in Madeleine McCann case as German prosecutor is ‘sure’ suspect killed British girl

May 5, 2022 4:28 am CNN Newsource

By Mia Alberti and Sara Spary, CNN A German prosecutor has said he is “sure” that Madeleine McCann — the British girl who…

Third case of Ebola detected in northwestern DRC, WHO says

May 5, 2022 4:26 am CNN Newsource

By Nimi Princewill and Amy Cassidy, CNN Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have identified a third case of Ebola in the…