[ad_1] CNN — Here is a look at some US citizens who have been convicted of spying against the United States. 1962 – Aldrich Ames, son of a CIA analyst, joins the agency as a low-level documents analyst. 1967-1968 – Enters the Career Trainee Program at the CIA and becomes an operations officer. 1970s – […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here is a look at the life of Cory Booker, US senator from New Jersey and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Birth date: April 27, 1969 Birth place: Washington, DC Birth name: Cory Anthony Booker Father: Cary Booker, IBM executive Mother: Carolyn Booker, IBM executive Education: Stanford University, B.A., 1991; Stanford University, […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at the death of Osama bin Laden. On May 2, 2011, Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed by US Special Forces during an early morning raid at a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. – Built in approximately 2006.– Significantly larger than other homes in the area, and worth […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s some background information about violence against US politicians and diplomats throughout history. January 30, 1835 – President Andrew Jackson is shot at by Richard Lawrence as he attends a congressional funeral in the Capitol in Washington. Lawrence fires twice, but the bullets do not discharge. April 14, 1865 – President Abraham […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here is a look at the life of former AIG Chief Executive Officer Hank Greenberg. Birth date: May 4, 1925 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Maurice Raymond Greenberg Father: Jacob Greenberg Mother: Ada (Rheingold) Greenberg Marriage: Corinne (Zuckerman) Greenberg (1950-March 17, 2024, her death) Children: Jeffrey, Evan, Scott and […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here is some background information about affirmative action as well as a few notable court cases. Affirmative action policies focus on improving opportunities for groups of people, like women and minorities, who have been historically excluded in United States’ society. The initial emphasis was on education and employment. President John F. Kennedy […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at the US Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade. 1971 – The case is filed by Norma McCorvey, known in court documents as Jane Roe, against Henry Wade, the district attorney of Dallas County, who enforced a Texas law that prohibited abortion, except to save a woman’s life. January […]
[ad_1] CNN — This is a list of prominent American politicians killed in plane crashes. May 1, 1928 – New York Rep. Thaddeus C. Sweet (R). Sweet is killed in an airplane accident in Broome County, New York. October 28, 1947 – Oregon Governor Earl Snell (R). Snell dies in a plane crash during stormy […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at the annual income tax filing deadline in the United States. April 15, 2024, is the deadline to file 2023 income tax returns. In fiscal year 2022, the IRS amassed more than $4.9 trillion in gross tax collections. (Source: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, FY 2023)Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, […]
[ad_1] Here’s a look at the life of Joseph Lieberman, former United States senator from Connecticut. Birth date: February 24, 1942 Death date: March 27, 2024 Birth place: Stamford, Connecticut Birth name: Joseph Isadore Lieberman Father: Henry Lieberman, package-store owner Mother: Marcia (Manger) Lieberman Marriages: Hadassah (Freilich) Lieberman (1983-March 27, 2024, his death); Elizabeth Haas […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at the life of former Texas Congressman Tom DeLay. Birth date: April 8, 1947 Birth place: Laredo, Texas Birth name: Thomas Dale DeLay Father: Charles Ray DeLay Mother: Maxine (Wimbish) DeLay Marriage: Christine (Furrh) DeLay (1967-present) Children: Danielle Education: Attended Baylor University, 1965-1967; University of Houston, B.S., 1970 Nicknamed […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here is a look at the life of John Delaney, a businessman, former US representative from Maryland and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Birth date: April 16, 1963 Birth place: Wood-Ridge, New Jersey Birth name: John Kevin Delaney Father: Jack Delaney, electrician Mother: Elaine (Rowe) Delaney, homemaker Marriage: April McClain-Delaney Children: Summer, […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at the life of former US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who represented Hawaii’s 2nd District and was a 2020 presidential candidate. Birth date: April 12, 1981 Birth place: Leloaloa, American Samoa Birth name: Tulsi Gabbard Father: Mike Gabbard, Hawaii state senator Mother: Carol (Porter) Gabbard, former Hawaii Board of Education […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Mike Pence, the 48th vice president of the United States. Birth date: June 7, 1959 Birth place: Columbus, Indiana Birth name: Michael Richard Pence Father: Edward Pence, gas station owner Mother: Nancy Pence-Fritsch Marriage: Karen Pence (1985-present) Children: Michael, Charlotte and Audrey Education: Hanover College […]
[ad_1] Here’s a look at the life of US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. Birth date: April 1, 1950 Birth place: Trenton, New Jersey Birth name: Samuel Anthony Alito Jr. Father: Samuel Alito, a teacher Mother: Rose (Fradusco) Alito, a teacher Marriage: Martha-Ann (Bomgardner) Alito (1985-present) Children: Philip and Laura Education: Princeton University, A.B., 1972; […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at some of the most important cases decided by the US Supreme Court since 1789. 1803 – Marbury v. MadisonThis decision established the system of checks and balances and the power of the Supreme Court within the federal government. Situation: Federalist William Marbury and many others were appointed to […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Michael Hayden, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency. 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 University, […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at some recent cases of foreign governments detaining US citizens. For information about missing Americans, see Robert Levinson Fast Facts or POW/MIA in Iraq and Afghanistan Fast Facts. Afghanistan Ryan CorbettAugust 2022 – Corbett, a businessman whose family lived in Afghanistan for more than a decade prior to the […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at the life of astronaut James Lovell. Birth date: March 25, 1928 Birth place: Cleveland, Ohio Birth name: James Arthur Lovell Jr. Father: James Lovell Sr. Mother: Blanche Lovell Marriage: Marilyn (Gerlach) Lovell (1952-present) Children: Jeffrey, Susan, James III and Barbara Education: Attended University of Wisconsin, 1946-1948; US Naval […]
[ad_1] CNN — Here’s some background information about the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal which took place during the Iraq war. Abu Ghraib prison was a US Army detention center for captured Iraqis from 2003 to 2006. An investigation into the treatment of detainees at the prison was prompted by the discovery of graphic photos […]
