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John Reed Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of John Reed, former Citigroup CEO. Personal Birth date: February 7, 1939 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: John Shepard Reed Father: name not known publicly – plant manager for Armour & Company Mother: name not known publicly Marriage: Cynthia “Cindy” (McCarthy) Reed (September 1994-present); Sally

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The man who wrestled a gun from California shooting suspect at Alhambra dance hall thought he was going to die: ‘This was it,’ he said

By Dakin Andone and Taylor Romine, CNN It was late in the evening Saturday when Brandon Tsay heard the “distinct sound of metal” in the lobby of Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio, a dance hall in Alhambra, California, he told CNN’s Anderson Cooper Monday evening. Tsay, whose family had owned the business for three generations,

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The man who wrestled a gun from California shooting suspect at Alhambra dance hall thought he was going to die: ‘This was it,’ he said

By Dakin Andone and Taylor Romine, CNN It was late in the evening Saturday when Brandon Tsay heard the “distinct sound of metal” in the lobby of Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio, a dance hall in Alhambra, California, he told CNN’s Anderson Cooper Monday evening. Tsay, whose family had owned the business for three generations,

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Cities strengthen security ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations after Monterey Park massacre leaves Asian American community on edge

By Alaa Elassar, CNN Major cities, including New York and Los Angeles, are stepping up security precautions ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations following a mass shooting Saturday night in Monterey Park, California. At least 10 people are dead and another 10 hospitalized after a gunman, who is still on the run, opened fire at

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Cities strengthen security ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations after Monterey Park massacre leaves Asian American community on edge

By Alaa Elassar, CNN Major cities, including New York and Los Angeles, are stepping up security precautions ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations following a mass shooting Saturday night in Monterey Park, California. At least 10 people are dead and another 10 hospitalized after a gunman, who is still on the run, opened fire at

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Burkina Faso’s military government demands French troops leave the country within one month

By Niamh Kennedy, CNN The military government of Burkina Faso has demanded the departure of French troops from the country, according to the government press agency Agence d’Information du Burkina (AIB). France has exactly one month to remove its troops from Burkina Faso, according to the terms of the 2018 agreement, AIB reported, citing sources.

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