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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of environmental and human rights activist Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy. Personal Birth date: April 11, 1928 Death date: October 10, 2024 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: Ethel Skakel Father: George Skakel, businessman Mother: Ann (Brannack) Skakel Marriage: Robert F.

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Hall of Fame football player and coach Mike Ditka.PersonalBirth date: October 18, 1939Death date: October 9, 2026Birth place: Carnegie, PennsylvaniaBirth name: Michael Keller Dyczko Jr.Father: Michael Ditka Sr., steel mill worker and railroad union organizerMother: Charlotte (Keller) DitkaMarriages: Diana (Trantham) Ditka (July 8,

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Dolly Parton, the Grammy Award-winning singer, song writer, producer, actress and entrepreneur.PersonalBirth date: January 19, 1946Death date: August 25, 2026Birth place: Locust Ridge, Sevier County, TennesseeBirth name: Dolly Rebecca PartonFather: Robert Lee Parton, farmerMother: Avie Lee (Owens) PartonMarriage: Carl Dean (May 1966-March

CNN By Paul P. Murphy and Michelle Krupa, CNN Isla del Sol, Florida (CNN) — With the rain already slicing diagonals into the water off this transformed mangrove island in St. Petersburg, Vivienne Marran stood firm in her choice. “We can ride it out,” she told CNN less than 20 hours before Hurricane Milton was

By Paul P. Murphy and Michelle Krupa, CNN Isla del Sol, Florida (CNN) — With the rain already slicing diagonals into the water off this transformed mangrove island in St. Petersburg, Vivienne Marran stood firm in her choice. “We can ride it out,” she told CNN less than 20 hours before Hurricane Milton was due

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of basketball player LeBron James.PersonalBirth date: December 30, 1984Birth place: Akron, OhioBirth name: LeBron Raymone JamesFather: Anthony McClellandMother: Gloria JamesMarriage: Savannah (Brinson) James (September 2013-present)Children: Zhuri Nova, Bryce Maximus and LeBron Jr.Other FactsJames also played football in high school.Runs a non-profit organization called The

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft. Personal Birth date: October 28, 1955 Birth place: Seattle, Washington Birth name: William Henry Gates III Father: William Henry Gates II, attorney Mother: Mary (Maxwell) Gates, schoolteacher Marriage: Melinda (French) Gates (January 1, 1994-August 2, 2021, divorced)

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Caitlyn Jenner, former Olympian and reality TV personality.PersonalBirth date: October 28, 1949Birth place: Mount Kisco, New YorkFull name: Caitlyn Marie JennerFather: William Jenner, tree surgeonMother: Esther JennerMarriage: Kris Jenner (1991-2015); Linda Thompson (1981-1986); Chrystie Crownover (1972-1980)Children: with Kris: Kendall and Kylie; with Linda:

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Melania Trump, wife of 47th US President Donald Trump. Personal Birth date: April 26, 1970 Birth place: Novo Mesto, Yugoslavia (now Slovenia) Birth name: Melanija Knavs Father: Viktor Knavs Mother: Amalija (Ulcnik) Knavs Marriage: Donald Trump (January 22, 2005-present) Children: Barron Education:

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Oscar-nominated actress Winona Ryder. PersonalBirth date: October 29, 1971Birth place: Winona, MinnesotaBirth name: Winona Laura HorowitzFather: Michael Horowitz, rare books dealer Mother: Cynthia (Istas) HorowitzOther FactsShe has been nominated for an Academy Award two times: once for “The Age of Innocence” and once

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is some spooky background information about Halloween, celebrated annually in the United States on October 31.FactsThe word Halloween is an abbreviated version of the phrases All Hallows’ Eve or All Hallows’ Evening.Halloween comes from an ancient pagan festival celebrated by Celtic people over 2,000 years ago called Samhain (prono:

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — More than 1,600 gas stations in Florida have run out of fuel as residents in Hurricane Milton’s path try to evacuate. Officials say the state’s reserves are falling due to panic buying and drivers topping off tanks, which can make shortages worse. Here’s what else you need to

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — More than 1,600 gas stations in Florida have run out of fuel as residents in Hurricane Milton’s path try to evacuate. Officials say the state’s reserves are falling due to panic buying and drivers topping off tanks, which can make shortages worse. Here’s what else you need to

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — More than 1,600 gas stations in Florida have run out of fuel as residents in Hurricane Milton’s path try to evacuate. Officials say the state’s reserves are falling due to panic buying and drivers topping off tanks, which can make shortages worse. Here’s what else you need to know

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — More than 1,600 gas stations in Florida have run out of fuel as residents in Hurricane Milton’s path try to evacuate. Officials say the state’s reserves are falling due to panic buying and drivers topping off tanks, which can make shortages worse. Here’s what else you need to

By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Hurricane Helene caused billions of dollars in property damage across several states, and now a powerful and dangerous Hurricane

By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Driving on highway shoulders, gas shortages and booked up hotels. Those are some of the complications Floridians are facing as they make and execute plans to leave their homes under the largest evacuation order they’ve seen since 2017. They’re bracing for Hurricane Milton less than two weeks after Hurricane

By Paul P. Murphy and Michelle Krupa, CNN Anna Maria Island, Florida (CNN) — Carol Whitmore couldn’t pack her big SUV to leave this barrier island as Hurricane Milton aimed Tuesday for Florida’s west coast with already-historic fury. Hurricane Helene took it two weeks ago. “Up to the door panels” the surge crashed in from

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — As Florida residents brace for another major storm, new estimates reveal Hurricane Helene caused more than $47 billion in losses for property owners. With many insurance companies raising prices or refusing to issue policies in disaster-prone areas, several families without coverage are now scrambling to find resources and

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — As Florida residents brace for another major storm, new estimates reveal Hurricane Helene caused more than $47 billion in losses for property owners. With many insurance companies raising prices or refusing to issue policies in disaster-prone areas, several families without coverage are now scrambling to find resources and

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — As Florida residents brace for another major storm, new estimates reveal Hurricane Helene caused more than $47 billion in losses for property owners. With many insurance companies raising prices or refusing to issue policies in disaster-prone areas, several families without coverage are now scrambling to find resources and assistance.

By Paradise Afshar and Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — An elderly man narrowly escaped with his life after a harrowing attack by a bear and her three cubs in his own home. Around 8:30 p.m. last Thursday, the 74-year-old man in Lake City, Colorado, along with other residents in the home, were startled by a

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Look up tonight for a chance to see the Draconid meteor shower. It’s expected to peak at 11 p.m. ET and will likely be on the sparse side, with about 10 meteors at most streaking across the sky per hour. Here’s what else you need to know to Get

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Look up tonight for a chance to see the Draconid meteor shower. It’s expected to peak at 11 p.m. ET and will likely be on the sparse side, with about 10 meteors at most streaking across the sky per hour. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up

CNN By Dalia Faheid, Allison Chinchar and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Milton has strengthened to Category 3 and continues to intensify two days before it’s due to strike Florida’s Gulf Coast, where communities now are rushing cleanup from catastrophic Hurricane Helene. Ahead of what could be the state’s largest storm exodus in seven

By Ashley R. Williams and Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — A group of about 100 volunteer helicopter pilots is flying around 400 relief missions a day over North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene, one of its co-founders says. Matt McSwain says the group has more than 90 helicopters registered to help out Operation

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — It might have been a preseason game, but it proved to be a historic one on Sunday night. During the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason game against the Phoenix Suns, LeBron and Bronny James became the first father/son duo to play together on an NBA team. The pair took the

By Sarah Dewberry and Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A Frontier Airlines flight seemed to catch fire as it made what officials described as a “hard landing” at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Saturday. Flight 1326 was arriving from San Diego, and the plane was “in the process of landing,” when smoke was reported

By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The question for prosecutors reexamining the murder convictions of Lyle and Erik Menendez is not whether they killed their parents, but how culpable they really are. “There’s no question that they committed the killing,” Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón told CNN’s Jim Acosta on Saturday. “The question