Michael J. Fox Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of actor, author and advocate Michael J. Fox. Personal Birth date: June 9, 1961 Birth…
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Physician-Assisted Suicide Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Physician-assisted suicide is legal in ten US states and the District of Columbia. It is an option given to…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at ricin, a natural, highly toxic compound that is extracted from castor beans. Facts About one…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of John Hinckley Jr., who attempted to kill President Ronald Reagan in 1981, but was…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Watergate, the 1970s political scandal that led to the resignation of President Richard…
Continue ReadingPro Sports Lockouts and Strikes Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at lockouts and strikes in professional sports. A lockout is imposed by management or the…
Continue ReadingUS-made munitions used in deadly strike on Rafah tent camp, CNN analysis shows
By Allegra Goodwin, Avery Schmitz and Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Munitions made in the United States were used in the deadly Israeli…
Continue ReadingWar in Gaza could last another seven months, Israel warns
By Mike Schwartz and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — The war in Gaza will likely continue through at least the end of the year, an Israeli…
Continue ReadingGiant pandas returning to the National Zoo in DC
By Avery Lotz, CNN (CNN) — Two new giant pandas will be arriving at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, DC, this year, the zoo…
Continue ReadingArchaeologists uncover ‘astonishing’ remains of horses buried 2,000 years ago
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Archaeologists in France have uncovered nine “astonishing” graves containing the skeletons of 28 horses that…
Continue ReadingThe first social media babies are adults now. Some are pushing for laws to protect kids from their parents’ oversharing
By Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — Cam Barrett knows the precise date of her first menstrual period. Her mother posted the news on Facebook. “I was…
Continue Reading5 things to know for May 29: Severe storms, Trump trial, Gaza, Bird flu, South Africa election
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — The White House has announced new actions to modernize America’s electrical grid, paving the way for clean…
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CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — The White House has announced new actions to modernize America’s electrical grid, paving the way for…
Continue ReadingEvidence of surgical tumor removal in ancient Egyptian skull is ‘milestone in the history of medicine’
By Mindy Weisberger, CNN (CNN) — Cancer is often regarded as a disease of the modern age. However, medical texts from ancient Egypt indicate…
Continue ReadingRivers in Alaska are turning orange. It’s an ‘unexpected consequence of climate change’
Fabiana Chaparro, CNN (CNN) — Rivers and streams in Alaska are changing color – from a clean, clear blue to a rusty orange – because of the…
Continue ReadingHundreds of thousands of Texans are still without power after storms unleash hurricane-force winds
CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of thousands of Texans are without power and many could be in the dark for several days after…
Continue ReadingNorth Korean trash balloons are dumping ‘filth’ on South Korea
By Jessie Yeung and Yoonjung Seo, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — North Korea has adopted a new strategy to contend with its southern neighbor:…
Continue ReadingCharges against Scottie Scheffler dismissed after arrest outside PGA Championship
By Dakin Andone, Gabe Cohen, Emma Tucker and Andy Rose, CNN Louisville, Kentucky (CNN) — All charges against Scottie Scheffler have been…
Continue ReadingChinese ships spend record amount of time near Japan-controlled islands, Tokyo says
By Brad Lendon, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — China Coast Guard ships have been in waters around Japanese-controlled islands in the East China…
Continue ReadingThailand indicts former leader Thaksin Shinawatra on royal insult charges
By Helen Regan and Kocha Olarn, CNN Bangkok (CNN) — Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been indicted on lese majeste…
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