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CNN Editorial Research Here is some background information about the Academy Awards, also known as the “Oscars.” March 12, 2023 –…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is some background information about the Academy Awards, also known as the “Oscars.” March 12, 2023 –…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about active United States aircraft carriers. Ten of the active air carriers are in…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the National Guard, a reserve military force and the oldest component of the US armed forces. Facts The…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of George Tenet, former director of the CIA. Personal Birth date: January 5, 1953 Birth place:…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor and former governor of California. Personal Birth date: July…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Stephen J. Hadley, former national security adviser to US President George W. Bush. Personal…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Oprah Winfrey, who hosted the award-winning “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Personal Birth…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Sidney Poitier, award winning actor and civil rights activist. Personal Birth date: February 20,…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the US Open Tennis Tournament. It is held annually at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the rebuilding of Ground Zero in lower Manhattan and the memorial to the victims of the September 11…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Facts Nineteen men hijacked four fuel-loaded US commercial…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) and the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the kidnapping of three women in Cleveland and the case against now-deceased kidnapper Ariel Castro. Facts…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of David Souter, former United States Supreme Court Associate Justice. Personal Birth date:…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Courtney Love, singer, songwriter and actress. Personal Birth date: July 9, 1964 Birth place:…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of civil rights activist and former ambassador Andrew Young. Personal Birth date: March 12, 1932…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of award-winning actor Dick Van Dyke. Personal Birth date: December 13, 1925 Birth place: West…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the death penalty in the United States. Facts Capital punishment is legal in 27 US states. Three of…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the July 20, 2012, movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado. Twelve people were killed and 70 injured. On…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of former Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte. Personal Birth date: July 21, 1939 Birth…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of retired baseball player Barry Bonds, holder of Major League Baseball’s all-time home…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Peabody Awards. The Peabody Awards are presented every spring in recognition of achievements in…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. February 2, 2023…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Empire State Building. Facts Located on Fifth Avenue between 33rd and 34th streets in Manhattan. It…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at courts-martial. Court-martial refers to both the name of the court where charges are brought against…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee and former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Personal…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at college football’s Heisman Trophy. December 10, 2022 – University of Southern California…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a select list of convicted American serial killers and notable open or unsolved cases. Serial murder is defined…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of attorney Mark Geragos, known for his high profile clients. Personal Birth date: October 5,…
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Harry Belafonte, civil rights activist and award-winning singer and actor. Personal Birth date:…
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