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OPEC Fast Facts

Here’s a look at the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, headquartered in Vienna, Austria. Facts The purpose of OPEC is to “coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its Member Countries and ensure the stabilization of oil markets in order to secure an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consumers, a steady

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United Nations Security Council Fast Facts

Here’s a look at the United Nations Security Council, a 15-member body within the United Nations. Overview The Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. The Security Council has 15 members. There are five permanent members: the United States, the Russian Federation, France, China and the United Kingdom. Ten

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Governor Brian Kemp speaks on the economic impact of moving MLB All-Star Game

Click here for updates on this story     Atlanta, GA (WGCL) — Governor Brian Kemp and fellow Republicans gathered Saturday morning to discuss the economic impact of Major League Baseball’s decision to move the All-Star game from metro Atlanta to Denver. The league’s decision to move this summer’s game was based on the controversial voting bill

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Jessica Lynch Fast Facts

Here is a look at the life of Jessica Lynch, motivational speaker and former prisoner of war. Personal Birth date: April 26, 1983 Birth name: Jessica Dawn Lynch Birth place: Palestine, West Virginia Father: Gregory Lynch, a truck driver Mother: Deadra Lynch Children: with Wes Robinson: Dakota Ann Education: West Virginia University at Parkersburg, B.A.

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Barbra Streisand Fast Facts

Here is a look at the life of singer and actress Barbra Streisand. Personal Birth date: April 24, 1942 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Barbara Joan Streisand Father: Emanuel Streisand, a teacher Mother: Diana (Rosen) Streisand Kind Marriages: James Brolin (July 1, 1998-present); Elliott Gould (March 21, 1963-1971, divorced) Children: with Elliott Gould:

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Queen Elizabeth II Fast Facts

Here’s a look at the life of Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms. Personal Birth date: April 21, 1926 Birth place: London, England Birth name: Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Father: King George VI Mother: Queen Elizabeth Marriage: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (November 20, 1947-April 09, 2021, his death) Children: Edward,

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Prince Philip Fast Facts

Here’s a look at the life of Great Britain’s Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II. Personal Birth date: June 10, 1921 Death date: April 09, 2021 Birth place: Corfu, Greece Birth name: Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark Father: Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark Mother: Princess Alice of Battenberg Marriage: Queen Elizabeth II

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How a Georgia pastor practiced what he preached by accepting LGBTQ members into his Southern Baptist church

During his Easter sermon last weekend, Pastor Jim Conrad preached a message of love and acceptance from the pulpit of his church. Over the past several months, the pastor’s stance on love and acceptance has drawn national attention to Towne View Baptist Church in Kennesaw, Georgia. Specifically, over the question of who’s allowed to become

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