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CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Iditarod dogsled race. The event is named after the Iditarod Trail, an old mail and supply route,…

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Masters, one of golf’s four major tournaments, along with the US Open, the British Open and…

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at horse racing’s Triple Crown. The three races in the Triple Crown are the Kentucky Derby, the…

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Kentucky Derby. The Derby is traditionally run on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in…

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Michael Hayden, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Personal Birth date:…

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of George Ryan, the former governor of Illinois who served time in prison after being convicted on…

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Janet Yellen, the first female Treasury secretary. Personal Birth date: August 13, 1946…

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Hispanic population in the United States, via the Census Bureau. Facts The Office of Management and…

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of George Mitchell, former US senator (D-Maine). Personal Birth date: August 20, 1933 Birth place:…

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Harriet Miers, former nominee to the US Supreme Court. Personal Birth date: August 10, 1945…

CNN Editorial Research Here is a list of incidents of elementary, middle and high school violence with at least one fatality, from 1927 to the…

CNN Editorial Research Here is some background information about the deaths of 13 people at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, on April…

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at abortion in the United States. Facts January 22, 1973 – Roe v. Wade – The US Supreme Court,…

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the 1996 Olympic Park Bombing in Atlanta. Facts Two people died and more than 100 others were injured as a…

CNN Editorial Research Here is some background information about the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19,…

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the 1992 riots in Los Angeles. The riots stemmed from the acquittal of four white Los Angeles Police…

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at what you need to know about the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. Facts Seven crew members died…

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the first moon landing on July 20, 1969. The moon landing was watched by an estimated 600 million…

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march in Alabama. Facts Throughout March of 1965, a group of demonstrators…

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Michael Chertoff, former secretary of Homeland Security. Personal Birth date: November 28, 1953…

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the second oldest continuous sporting event in the United States,…

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Washington’s Birthday, also called Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday marked on the third…

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Valentine’s Day, celebrated every February 14. Facts There are several different theories about…

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at South by Southwest (SXSW), a collection of music, film and interactive conferences and festivals held…

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Pulitzer Prizes. The prizes are presented every spring in recognition of achievements in…

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of professional tennis player Serena Williams. Personal Birth date: September 26, 1981 Birth…

CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the Quecreek Mine Rescue. From July 24 through 28, 2002, nine coal miners were…