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☆ Mpox in the United States Fast Facts
  + stars: | 2022-09-05 | by ( Cnn Editorial Research | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +7 min
CNN —Here’s a look at mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in the United States. 2003 - An outbreak in the United States is linked to infected pet prairie dogs imported from Ghana and results in more than 80 cases. June 22, 2022 - The CDC announces a partnership with five commercial laboratories to ramp up testing capacity in the United States. June 23, 2022 - New York City launches the first mpox vaccination clinic in the United States. July 22, 2022 - Two American children contract mpox – a first in the United States.
☆ Ebrahim Raisi Fast Facts
  + stars: | 2021-08-05 | by ( Cnn Editorial Research | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +3 min
CNN —Here’s a look at the life of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi. 1989-1994 - Prosecutor general of Tehran. 2006 - Raisi is elected to the Assembly of Experts, the clerical body that appoints the supreme leader. 2012 - Becomes prosecutor general of the Special Court for the Clergy. March 12, 2019 - Elected deputy chief of the Assembly of Experts.
☆ Opioid Crisis Fast Facts
  + stars: | 2017-09-18 | by ( Cnn Editorial Research | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +15 min
March 29, 2017 - Trump signs an executive order calling for the establishment of the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis. April 9, 2018 - The US surgeon general issues an advisory recommending that Americans carry the opioid overdose-reversing drug, naloxone. The settlement will be used to fund addiction research and help cities and counties with the opioid crisis. Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million for its role in the state’s opioid crisis. November 15, 2022 - Walmart agrees to the framework of a $3.1 billion settlement, which resolves allegations from multiple states’ attorneys general that the company failed to regulate opioid prescriptions contributing to the nationwide opioid crisis.
☆ Emmanuel Macron Fast Facts
  + stars: | 2017-05-21 | by ( Cnn Editorial Research | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +8 min
CNN —Here is a look at the life of France’s President Emmanuel Macron. During his time as economy minister, he spearheaded the so-called “Macron Law,” which aimed to shake up the economy through labor reform. March 1, 2017 - While at an agricultural fair in Paris, Macron is hit by an egg, which cracks on his head. June 23, 2017 - Macron and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appear in a video together discussing climate change. In their phone call, Biden and Macron agree to meet in person at the end of next month in Europe.
☆ Justin Trudeau Fast Facts
  + stars: | 2015-11-03 | by ( Cnn Editorial Research | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +6 min
CNN —Here’s a look at the life of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. While campaigning for prime minister, Trudeau endorsed the legalization of marijuana. TimelineApril 1972 - During a state visit with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, US President Richard Nixon makes a prediction: “Tonight, we’ll dispense with the formalities,” Nixon says. “I’d like to toast the future prime minister of Canada: to Justin Pierre Trudeau.”1998 - Trudeau’s brother, Michel Trudeau, is killed in an avalanche while skiing. The video shows Trudeau, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte laughing.
☆ King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Fast Facts
  + stars: | 2015-02-27 | by ( Cnn Editorial Research | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +4 min
CNN —Here is a look at the life of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, who succeeded his half brother King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz on January 22, 2015. October 16, 2018 - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits King Salman and Prince bin Salman in Riyadh to talk about Khashoggi’s death. Saudi officials maintain that King Salman and Prince bin Salman had no involvement. July 15, 2022 - US President Joe Biden visits King Salman and Prince bin Salman in Jeddah. Biden indicates to Prince bin Salman that he believes bin Salman was to blame for the killing of Khashoggi.
☆ College Football Playoff Fast Facts
  + stars: | 2014-08-14 | by ( Cnn Editorial Research | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +5 min
January 9, 2023 - The College Football Playoff National Championship game is scheduled to be played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. January 10, 2022 - The Georgia Bulldogs defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide 33-18 in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. According to the College Football Playoff, compared to the BCS, the “format increases revenue for all conferences and independent institutions.”Revenue Distribution PoliciesThe College Football Playoff trophy, presented to the championship team, is handmade, stands 26.5 inches tall and is constructed from 24-karat gold, bronze and stainless steel. April 23, 2013 - The College Football Playoff is announced as the name of the new system to replace the BCS. January 12, 2015 - The Ohio State Buckeyes defeat the Oregon Ducks 42-20 to win the inaugural College Football Playoff Championship.
☆ Keith Richards Fast Facts
  + stars: | 2014-07-21 | by ( Cnn Editorial Research | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +4 min
CNN —Here’s a look at the life of Keith Richards, musician and founding member of the Rolling Stones. July 12, 1962 - The Rolling Stones play their first gig together at the Marquee Club in London. 1988 - Releases solo album “Talk is Cheap.”1989 - The Rolling Stones are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. November 12, 2012 - The Rolling Stones release their greatest hits compilation “GRRR!”May 3, 2013 - The Rolling Stones kick off their “50 and Counting” tour at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. September 18, 2015 - Richards releases his first solo album in 23 years, “Crosseyed Heart.” Also, Netflix releases the documentary film, “Keith Richards: Under the Influence,” to coincide with the album’s release.
☆ Tsunami of 2004 Fast Facts
  + stars: | 2013-08-23 | by ( Cnn Editorial Research | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +1 min
CNN —Here is some background information about the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. On December 26, 2004, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 9.1 struck the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Material losses in the Indian Ocean region were $10 billion. The December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was caused by slippage of about 600 miles (1,000 kilometers) of the boundary between the India and Burma plates off the west coast of northern Sumatra. The aftershocks were distributed along the plate boundary from the epicenter to near Andaman Island.
☆ Tsunamis Fast Facts
  + stars: | 2013-08-20 | by ( Cnn Editorial Research | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +3 min
Major or Notable TsunamisNovember 1, 1755 - An estimated 60,000 people are killed when an earthquake strikes Lisbon, Portugal, and causes a tsunami. June 15, 1896 - An estimated 28,000 people are killed when an 8.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Sanriku, Japan, causing a tsunami. May 22, 1960 - An estimated 1,500 people are killed when a magnitude 9.5 earthquake strikes Chile and causes a tsunami. August 16, 1976 - An estimated 4,000-8,000 people are killed when an 8.0-magnitude earthquake strikes the Philippines and causes a tsunami. October 25, 2010 - An estimated 449 people are killed when a magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia and causes a tsunami.
☆ Nawaz Sharif Fast Facts
  + stars: | 2013-05-27 | by ( Cnn Editorial Research | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +7 min
CNN —Here is a look at the life of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. May 26, 1993 - Pakistan’s Supreme Court orders the reinstatement of Sharif, calling his dismissal unconstitutional and the charges false. August 23, 2007 - Pakistan’s Supreme Court lifts the exile imposed on Sharif. May 26, 2009 - The Supreme Court of Pakistan rules that Sharif is eligible to run in elections and hold public office. July 17, 2009 - Pakistan’s Supreme Court clears Sharif of hijacking charges, paving the way for him to legally run for office.
☆ Hu Jintao Fast Facts
  + stars: | 2012-12-20 | by ( Cnn Editorial Research | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +4 min
1982-1985 - Works for the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League of China, eventually becoming its leader. 1992-1997 - Member of the 14th CPC Central Committee, the Politburo and the Standing Committee. 1993-2002 - President CPC, Central Committee’s Central Party School. 1997-2002 - Member of the 15th CPC Central Committee, the Politburo, the Standing Committee and later the Secretariat. 2002 - Becomes a member of the 16th CPC Central Committee, the Politburo and the Standing Committee.
☆ Omar al-Bashir Fast Facts
  + stars: | 2012-12-10 | by ( Cnn Editorial Research | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +5 min
CNN —Here’s a look at the life of Sudan’s former leader, Omar al-Bashir. 1966 - Graduates from the Sudan Military Academy. April 11, 2019 - After three decades of rule, Bashir is arrested and is forced from power in a military coup. August 19, 2019 - Bashir appears in a Khartoum court for the first day of his corruption trial. December 14, 2019 - Bashir is sentenced to two years in a correctional facility after being found guilty of corruption and illegitimate possession of foreign currency.
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