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…
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‘Fat Leonard,’ a fugitive now returning to the US, was behind one of the military’s biggest scandals
By LOLITA C. BALDOR AND JULIE WATSON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Convicted defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis is being…
Continue ReadingArizona Safeway Shootings Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the January 8, 2011, shootings in Tucson, Arizona. Six people were killed and 13 were wounded…
Continue ReadingKhaled Meshaal Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Khaled Meshaal, former political leader of Hamas. Personal Birth date: 1956 Birth…
Continue ReadingNewcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka confronted by a fan on the field at Chelsea
LONDON (AP) — Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka was confronted by a fan who ran onto the field during Tuesday’s English League Cup…
Continue ReadingAndrew Haigh on the collapsing times and unhealed wounds of his ghost story ‘All of Us Strangers’
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The British filmmaker Andrew Haigh is accustomed to strong responses from his films. But his latest,…
Continue ReadingAshraf Ghani Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Ashraf Ghani, former president of Afghanistan. Personal Birth date: 1949 Birth…
Continue ReadingRight-wing social media platform Parler plans to relaunch early next year
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The social media platform Parler is relaunching ahead of next year’s presidential elections. The right-wing…
Continue ReadingRichard Reid Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Richard Reid, who attempted to detonate explosives hidden in his sneakers while…
Continue ReadingTurkey says its warplanes have hit suspected Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Turkish defense ministry says its warplanes have carried out a new round of airstrikes against Kurdish militant targets…
Continue ReadingMichael Schumacher Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher. Personal Birth date:…
Continue ReadingAhmed Qorei Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Ahmed Qorei, former prime minister of the Palestinian National Authority. Personal…
Continue ReadingSuriname’s ex-dictator sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 1982 killings of political opponents
By GEROLD ROZENBLAD Associated Press PARAMARIBO, Suriname (AP) — Suriname’s former dictator Desi Bouterse has been sentenced to 20 years in…
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New lawsuit against the US by protesters alleges negligence, battery in 2020 clashes in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters who were injured by federal law enforcement officers in Portland more than three years ago have filed a new…
Continue ReadingUS and Venezuela agree to release of 10 Americans – and convict ‘Fat Leonard’ – in exchange for release of Maduro ally
By Betsy Klein, Michael Conte and David Shortell, CNN Washington (CNN) — The US has reached an agreement to secure the release of six…
Continue ReadingNew York sues SiriusXM, accusing company of making it deliberately hard to cancel subscriptions
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general has filed suit against SiriusXM, accusing the satellite radio service of making it intentionally…
Continue ReadingPresident Biden denounces Trump as ‘doubling down’ on support for insurrection
By AAMER MADHANI and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — President Joe Biden says it’s “self-evident” that Donald Trump…
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Oregon’s jobless rate holds steady at 3.6% in November, despite workforce decline of 7,300 jobs
Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 7,300 jobs in November, following a revised loss of 4,300 jobs in October, but…
Continue ReadingChris Christie outlines his national drug crisis plan, focusing on treatment and stigma reduction
By HOLLY RAMER Associated Press ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie is outlining his plan for addressing the…
Continue ReadingAirman killed in Osprey crash remembered as a leader and friend to many
DALTON, Mass. (AP) — A U.S. Air Force staff sergeant from Massachusetts who was one of eight service members lost when a CV-22 Osprey crashed off…
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