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Eric Schmidt Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Eric Schmidt, former executive chairman of Alphabet, the parent company of Google. Personal: Birth date: April 27, 1955 Birth place: Washington, DC Birth name: Eric Emerson Schmidt Father: Wilson Schmidt, a professor Mother: Ellie Schmidt Marriage: Wendy Boyle (1980-present) Children: Sophie and Alison Education:

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Peabody Awards Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Peabody Awards. The Peabody Awards are presented every spring in recognition of achievements in broadcasting across multiple platforms including radio, television, streaming network programs and websites. Facts June 6-9, 2022 – Winners of the 82nd annual Peabody Awards are announced during a multi-day virtual celebration. April 13,

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Robert Hanssen Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of convicted spy Robert Hanssen. Personal Birth date: April 18, 1944 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: Robert Philip Hanssen Father: Howard Hanssen, police officer Mother: Vivian Hanssen Marriage: Bernadette “Bonnie” (Wauck) Hanssen (August 10, 1968-present) Children: Lisa, Greg, Mark, John “Jack,” Sue and Jane Education:

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Barbra Streisand Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research 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:

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who was a US Supreme Court justice. Personal Birth date: March 15, 1933 Death date: September 18, 2020 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Joan Ruth Bader Father: Nathan Bader, merchant Mother: Celia (Amster) Bader Marriage: Martin David Ginsburg (June

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Jack Nicholson Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of actor Jack Nicholson, who has won three Academy Awards and been nominated for 12, the most of any male performer. Personal Birth date: April 22, 1937 Birth place: Neptune, New Jersey Birth name: John Joseph Nicholson Father: Identity not confirmed publicly Mother: June Nicholson Marriage:

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Enron Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Enron, an energy trading company that collapsed after a massive accounting fraud scheme was revealed. Its 2001 bankruptcy filing was the largest in American history at the time. Estimated losses totaled $74 billion. Facts Enron was ranked as America’s fifth largest company by Fortune magazine in 2002, despite

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A 2020 Crime Stoppers poster in Brooklyn.

What is the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline?

By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN For decades, New Yorkers have contributed to thousands of arrests in suspected homicides, assaults and robberies by reporting information to the Crime Stoppers hotline. On Wednesday, a suspect became one of the latest tipsters, sources told CNN. Frank James — the man suspected of opening fire in a Brooklyn subway station

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NYPD personnel gather at the entrance to a subway stop in Brooklyn on April 12. The suspect in the Brooklyn subway shooting was denied bail on April 14

5 people will share a $50,000 reward for tips that led to Brooklyn subway shooting suspect’s arrest

By Brynn Gingras, Mark Morales, Shimon Prokupecz, Laura Ly, Kristina Sgueglia, Sonia Moghe and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Five people will share a combined $50,000 reward for providing “critical information” that helped lead to the arrest of the Brooklyn subway shooting suspect, the NYPD announced Friday. The man authorities say was the shooter, Frank James, 62,

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