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Kansas City shooting may have stemmed from personal dispute, police say; 2 juveniles detained

CNN By Nouran Salahieh, Dakin Andone, Shimon Prokupecz and Josh Campbell, CNN Kansas City, Missouri (CNN) — Two juveniles have been detained in connection with Wednesday’s shooting following the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration rally, which left one dead and more than 20 wounded, police said. At least 23 victims have been identified, including

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Trayvon Martin Shooting Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the February 2012 shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Former neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman was acquitted in the case. Facts Trayvon Benjamin Martin, born February 5, 1995, was an African American high school student who lived in Miami Gardens, Florida, with his mother, Sybrina Fulton.

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Joanne Woodward Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Oscar-winning actress, Joanne Woodward. Personal Birth date: February 27, 1930 Birth place: Thomasville, Georgia Birth name: Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier Woodward Father: Wade Woodward, school administrator and traveling salesman Mother: Elinor (Trimmier) Woodward, aircraft factory worker Marriage: Paul Newman (January 29, 1958-September 26, 2008,

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Iditarod Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Iditarod dogsled race. The event is named after the Iditarod Trail, an old mail and supply route, traveled by dogsleds from Seward and Knik to Nome, Alaska. March 12, 2024 – Dallas Seavey wins his sixth Iditarod, breaking the record for most wins. March 14,

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Purim Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Purim, a Jewish holiday celebrating Queen Esther. In 2024, Purim will begin at sundown on March 23 and end at nightfall on March 24. Facts Purim is the celebration of the story of Queen Esther of Persia. The story is recounted in the Megillah, also known

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Major Ferry/Ship Sinkings Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at major ferry and ship sinking disasters throughout history. This timeline is not-all inclusive; various incidents with at least 1,000 fatalities are listed. Death tolls vary by source. Timeline April 27, 1865 – The Mississippi River steamer Sultana explodes and sinks near Memphis, Tennessee, killing between 1,450

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Super Bowl Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Super Bowl, the championship game of the National Football League. February 11, 2024 – Super Bowl LVIII takes place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime. The Chiefs become the first team to win

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Mardi Gras Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Mardi Gras, a celebration held the day before the fasting season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. February 13, 2024 – Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday). January 6 – Carnival season celebrations begin on this date each year, continuing through midnight on Fat Tuesday. Facts Mardi Gras,

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Famine Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at famine, a severe and prolonged hunger in a significant portion of a region or country’s population that results in malnutrition and death by starvation and disease. To assess a country’s food security, the United Nations uses the scale known as the Integrated Food Security Phase

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Police are shown near the scene where three police officers were shot Wednesday in Washington

3 DC officers were wounded in a shooting while making an animal cruelty arrest. Suspect is in custody after hourslong standoff

WJLA, CNN By Christina Maxouris, Eric Levenson and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A suspect accused of shooting three officers with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC, while they were attempting to serve an arrest warrant for animal cruelty surrendered after an hourslong standoff, police said. The suspect, 46-year-old Julius James, was arrested and

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