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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Wisconsin house explosion kills 2 and authorities say reported gunfire was likely ignited ammunition
MIDDLETON, Wis. (AP) — Authorities say two people died when a house exploded and caught fire in southern Wisconsin. One person was found dead in…
Continue ReadingNigeria’s new anthem, written by a Briton, sparks criticism after a contentious law is passed
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria has adopted a new national anthem reintroduced nearly a half-century ago after it…
Continue ReadingHouse Ethics Committee will investigate Rep. Henry Cuellar after his federal indictment
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee is opening an investigation into Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas after his indictment this…
Continue ReadingPlanned Parenthood asks judge to expand health exception to Indiana abortion ban
By ISABELLA VOLMERT Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Abortion providers are asking a judge to expand the health exception to Indiana’s…
Continue ReadingPhysician-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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Two prescribed burns conducted on about 600 acres west of Bend, NW of Sisters along Highway 20
After a holiday break, the Deschutes National Forest resumed prescribed burning operations Wednesday in two locations totaling about 600 acres, four…
Continue ReadingRicin Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at ricin, a natural, highly toxic compound that is extracted from castor beans. Facts About one…
Continue ReadingJohn Hinckley Jr Fast Facts
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…
Continue ReadingWatergate Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Watergate, the 1970s political scandal that led to the resignation of President Richard…
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Oregon housing agency reports reaching double the goal on new rural homeless shelter beds, sees progress on rehousing
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Wednesday that rural communities have added 216 new shelter beds, already…
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 ReadingA fifth grader’s fundraiser cleared his school of meal debt. It named an award for him
By JIM SALTER Associated Press As the school year drew to a close, Daken Kramer worried about children who owed money for meals at his school. So the…
Continue ReadingHungary’s foreign minister visits Belarus despite EU sanctions, talks about expanding ties
By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Hungary’s top diplomat has visited Belarus for talks on expanding ties despite the…
Continue ReadingOn spelling’s saddest day, hyped National Spelling Bee competitors see their hopes dashed
By BEN NUCKOLS Associated Press OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — When Achyut Ethiraj’s final appearance in the Scripps National Spelling Bee ended far…
Continue ReadingHow to tell if your older vehicle has a potentially dangerous Takata air bag under recall
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Despite a long string of recalls that began more than two decades ago, about 6.2 million vehicles with…
Continue ReadingTennessee governor signs ‘abortion trafficking’ bill for minors into law
By Rebekah Riess and Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday signed a bill into law that criminalizes…
Continue ReadingMajor leaguers praise inclusion of Negro Leagues statistics into major league records
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Buck Leonard. Charlie “Chino” Smith. Turkey Stearnes. Baseball players and fans alike are…
Continue ReadingAlito rejects calls to quit Supreme Court cases on Trump and Jan. 6 because of flag controversies
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Samuel Alito is rejecting calls to step aside from Supreme Court cases involving former…
Continue ReadingAlito tells lawmakers he will not recuse from Supreme Court cases despite flag controversy
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito told lawmakers in a letter Wednesday that he will not recuse from cases…
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