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5 things to know for Nov. 12: US-China relations, Geopolitical conflicts, Wildfires, Gunfire hits planes, Honda recall

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk wants to radically reshape who controls America’s money supply. The billionaire is among several people in Donald Trump’s inner circle calling for sweeping changes to the Federal Reserve. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1. US-China

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Chuck Schumer Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Chuck Schumer, the US Senate minority leader and Democratic senator from New York. Personal Birth date: November 23, 1950 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Charles Ellis Schumer Father: Abe Schumer, exterminator Mother: Selma (Rosen) Schumer Marriage: Iris Weinshall (1980-present) Children: Jessica,

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Ted Turner Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at philanthropist and environmentalist Ted Turner, founder of CNN and Turner Broadcasting System (TBS). Personal Birth date: November 19, 1938 Birth place: Cincinnati, Ohio Birth name: Robert Edward Turner III Father: Robert Edward Turner Mother: Florence (Rooney) Turner Marriages: Jane Fonda (1991-2001, divorced); Jane (Smith) Turner (1964-1987,

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Caroline Kennedy Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Caroline Kennedy, former US ambassador to Japan and Australia. Personal Birth date: November 27, 1957 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Caroline Bouvier Kennedy Father: John F. Kennedy, 35th US president Mother: Jacqueline (Bouvier) Kennedy Marriage: Edwin Arthur Schlossberg (July

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5 things to know for Nov. 11: Presidential transition, House, Climate crisis, Alabama shooting, Bitcoin

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Millions across the US are commemorating Veterans Day, a federal holiday honoring active and former US service members. Many government institutions, banks and schools will be closed. Veterans will be offered freebies at different retailers and restaurants as a token of thanks for their service and sacrifice. Here’s

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5 things to know for Nov. 11: Presidential transition, House, Climate crisis, Alabama shooting, Bitcoin

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Millions across the US are commemorating Veterans Day, a federal holiday honoring active and former US service members. Many government institutions, banks and schools will be closed. Veterans will be offered freebies at different retailers and restaurants as a token of thanks for their service and sacrifice. Here’s what

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Donald Trump has promised a closed border and mass deportations. Those affected are taking action now

By Rosa Flores, Julia Vargas Jones, Ashley Killough, Ed Lavandera, Mark Morales, Alicia Park, Polo Sandoval, Sara Weisfeldt and Rachel Clarke, CNN (CNN) — Immigrants, their employers and groups that work with them are already taking action ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term, in which he has promised to deport millions of people. Some

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