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Michael Hayden Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Michael Hayden, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Personal Birth date: March 17, 1945 Birth place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Birth name: Michael Vincent Hayden Father: Harry Hayden Mother: Sadie Hayden Marriage: Jeanine (Carrier) Hayden Children: Margaret, Michael and Liam Education: Duquesne University, B.A, 1967; Duquesne

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Philadelphia police shot and killed a suspect they believe is a teenager on March 1 after he allegedly shot at four officers

Philadelphia police shoot and kill 12-year-old after a shot was fired into officers’ car

By Chris Boyette, Amy Simonson and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Philadelphia police shot and killed a boy Tuesday night after he allegedly shot at four officers, authorities said. The incident began around 7:20 p.m. in South Philadelphia, where four officers dressed in plainclothes were in an unmarked car on a surveillance assignment, Philadelphia Police Sgt. Eric

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and state Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas begins investigating parents of transgender teens for child abuse, according to a lawsuit. One parent works in the department involved in the investigations

By Gregory Lemos, Andy Rose and Raja Razek, CNN The state of Texas has begun investigating the parents of transgender teens for child abuse, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Texas and LGBTQ civil rights organization Lambda Legal that aims to stop the practice. The move

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NAACP Image Awards Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the NAACP Image Awards. February 26, 2022 – The 53rd NAACP Image Awards ceremony is held. March 27, 2021 – The 52nd NAACP Image Awards ceremony is held. History The Image Awards were established in 1967 “to honor outstanding black actors, actresses, writers, producers, directors, and recognize those

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NASCAR Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at NASCAR, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. Facts It is the main governing body for stock car racing in the United States. NASCAR was created by William H.G. (Bill) France, a stock car driver and gas station owner. Stock cars are large, late model sedans that

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