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Quincy Jones Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of musician, music producer and philanthropist, Quincy Jones. Personal Birth date: March 14, 1933 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: Quincy Delight Jones Jr. Father: Quincy Delight Jones Sr., a carpenter. Mother: Sarah Frances (Wells) Jones Marriages: Peggy Lipton (1974-1990); Ulla Andersson (1967-1974); Jeri Caldwell

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Bill Cosby Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of comedian and actor Bill Cosby. Personal Birth date: July 12, 1937 Birth place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Birth name: William Henry Cosby Jr. Father: William Henry Sr., US Navy mess steward Mother: Anna (Hite) Cosby Marriage: Camille (Hanks) Cosby (January 25, 1964-present) Children: Evin, 1976; Ensa, 1973-2018;

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South by Southwest Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at South by Southwest (SXSW), a collection of music, film and interactive conferences and festivals held annually in Austin, Texas. March 10-19, 2023 – The South by Southwest conference and festivals are scheduled to take place. March 11-20, 2022 – The South by Southwest conference and festivals take

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Liza Minnelli Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Liza Minnelli, award winning singer and actress. Personal Birth date: March 12, 1946 Birth place: Los Angeles, California Birth name: Liza May Minnelli Father: Vincente Minnelli, director Mother: Judy Garland, actress and singer Marriages: David Gest (March 16, 2002-April 2007, divorced); Mark Gero (December

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Protesters gathered in downtown Louisville on March 4

3 cases that fueled a movement returned verdicts in the last 2 weeks. Here’s what the jury decisions highlight — and what’s next

By Christina Maxouris, CNN In the last two weeks, jury panels delivered verdicts in high-profile cases related to the deaths of three Black Americans, roughly two years since they helped fuel a global movement against racial injustice. The decisions put back into focus the killings of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, whose violent

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