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Watergate Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Watergate, the 1970s political scandal that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Timeline June 17, 1972 – Five men are arrested after breaking into Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters in the Watergate complex in Washington, DC. White House press secretary Ron Ziegler describes the

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This screengrab taken from a video allegedly shows escaped inmate Antoine Massey claiming his innocence.

Law enforcement raids home where escaped fugitive filmed apparent video claiming innocence, asking Lil Wayne and Trump for help, source says

By Holly Yan, Rebekah Reiss, Amanda Jackson, Ryan Young, Jason Morris, CNN (CNN) — Law enforcement agencies raided and searched the home where they believe a serial escapee, who vanished from a New Orleans jail two weeks ago, may have filmed a video where he claimed his innocence and called on rapper Lil Wayne and

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Physician-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 individuals by law in Colorado, California, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Vermont and Washington. It is an option given to individuals in Montana via court

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The family of the Egyptian national charged with attempted murder after an antisemitic Molotov cocktail attack in Colorado has been taken into ICE custody and are being processed

Family of Colorado antisemitic attack suspect taken into ICE custody and has visas revoked, source says

By Holmes Lybrand, Priscilla Alvarez, Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — The family of the Egyptian national charged with attempted murder after an antisemitic Molotov cocktail attack in Boulder, Colorado, has been taken into ICE custody, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The suspected attacker, Mohamed Soliman, has a wife and five children, all of

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US Open Golf Tournament Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the US Open Golf Tournament. June 12-15, 2025 – The US Open is scheduled to take place at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. June 16, 2024 – American golfer Bryson DeChambeau wins his second US Open title, finishing one stroke ahead of Rory McIlroy in a nerve-shredding finale

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Ricin 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 million tons of castor beans are processed every year, worldwide. Ricin is part of the waste from the beans when castor oil is made. Sometimes this is called “mash.” Less than

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This screengrab taken from a video allegedly shows escaped inmate Antoine Massey claiming his innocence.

Law enforcement raids home where escaped fugitive filmed apparent video claiming innocence, asking Lil Wayne and Trump for help, source says

CNN By Holly Yan, Rebekah Reiss, Amanda Jackson, Ryan Young, Jason Morris, CNN (CNN) — Law enforcement agencies raided and searched the home where they believe a serial escapee, who vanished from a New Orleans jail two weeks ago, may have filmed a video where he claimed his innocence and called on rapper Lil Wayne

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What we know about Derrick Groves, the convicted double murderer still on the run after escaping a New Orleans jail

By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — When Derrick Groves, 27, was convicted in October of killing two people, his sentence was supposed to bring relief to New Orleans and renewed confidence in law enforcement. “The days of Derrick Groves bullying and brutalizing this community are over,” FBI Special Agent in Charge Lyonel Myrthil said

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Prosecutors present fired investigator’s sexist texts in Karen Read’s retrial as defense chooses not to read them

By Dakin Andone, Jean Casarez, CNN (CNN) — Jurors in the retrial of Karen Read on Monday heard a spate of sexist messages the lead investigator of the case sent his friends, after the judge ruled to allow the since-fired Massachusetts State Police trooper’s texts into evidence. “She’s a whack job c*nt,” Michael Proctor wrote

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Jerome Powell Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Personal Birth date: February 4, 1953 Birth place: Washington, DC Birth name: Jerome Hayden Powell Father: Jerome Powell, attorney Mother: Patricia (Hayden) Powell, mathematician Marriage: Elissa (Leonard) Powell (1985-present) Children: Samuel, Lucy and Susie Education: Princeton University, A.B.

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Suspect in Boulder antisemitic attack is charged with a federal hate crime. Here’s what we know

KMGH, CNN By Karina Tsui, Holmes Lybrand, Chris Boyette, John Miller, CNN (CNN) — A man yelling “Free Palestine!” used incendiary devices and a makeshift flamethrower to attack people calling for the release of Israeli hostages Sunday in Colorado, in what authorities are calling a targeted antisemitic attack. Witnesses described seeing huge flames and people

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Police are pictured on the scene in Boulder

Suspect in Boulder antisemitic attack is charged with a federal hate crime. Here’s what we know

By Katrina Tsui, Holmes Lybrand, Chris Boyette, John Miller, CNN (CNN) — A man yelling “Free Palestine!” used incendiary devices and a makeshift flamethrower to attack people calling for the release of Israeli hostages Sunday in Colorado, in what authorities are calling a targeted antisemitic attack. Witnesses described seeing huge flames and people pouring buckets

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US Congressman Jerry Nadler speaks to members of the media at US Immigration Court in New York City on May 28.

Federal agents briefly detain aide at New York Rep. Jerry Nadler’s office during nearby protests against migrant detentions

By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Federal agents with the Department of Homeland Security handcuffed and briefly detained a staff member in New York Rep. Jerry Nadler’s Manhattan district office on Wednesday, according to a statement released by the congressman. Video taken by a person inside Nadler’s office, obtained and reported by Gothamist, shows one

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