Hassan Rouhani: Who is Iran’s new president?
Hassan Rouhani was born on January 23, 1957, in Tehran, Iran. As a child, he attended secondary school and college in Tehran. He worked as a journalist and radio broadcaster. Aged 25, he joined…
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Rare first printing of U.S. Constitution sells for record $43M
This article is over 9 months old Rare first printing of U.S. Constitution sells for record $43M A rare first printing of the U.S. Constitution has sold for $43 million at auction. The stamp…
Egypt’s sun temple tradition unearthed
Written by By Ellen Barber, CNN In the ancient Egyptian town of Tharwa, local residents used to expect a warm breeze to filter through the leaves of date palms during the warmer months. They…
Here’s everything you need to know about the Philippines’ controversial mayor Rodrigo Duterte
Right now, Rodrigo Duterte is the mayor of Davao City, Philippines. Duterte was elected president in 2016. To critics, his presence on the world stage poses a danger to democracy. To supporters, he’s a…
F1 racer Justin Wilson among celebrities being investigated following accidents during English Grand Prix
Retired Formula One driver Justin Wilson, who suffered fatal head injuries last year in a terrifying crash, was among a list of celebrities being investigated after a start to the English Grand Prix on…
FWS, wildlife protection agency, examines new strategies for protecting birds of prey
Written by Staff Writer, CNN The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is examining new strategies for prioritizing protections for birds of prey and other species threatened by development projects — including designs for…
The secret to your TV’s clean display
Written by By Siobhan Benita, CNN New York If you’ve ever rushed to clean your old-fashioned TECV-style flat-screen television, you’ll probably be familiar with the need to always run a paper towel over the…
Alas, August O’Neill dies at 76 after 20-year battle with cancer
They say no one can ever be the “new Jack Nicklaus,” but August O’Neill, the retired lawyer and teaching guru who was long viewed as a golfing Einstein, will likely end up being the…
Tennessee won’t execute a man for murdering his mother and daughter because they were both mentally disabled
The state of Tennessee has spared a Death Row inmate who killed his mother and daughter because they were both intellectually disabled. The decision makes Arkansas the second state to take this stance on…
Laura Ingraham hit with outrage over ‘attacks’ on Penn Badgley
( dpa ) – Laura Ingraham’s controversial broadcast about fellow actress Penn Badgley’s appearance on the cover of Nylon magazine is eliciting a range of reactions, from humor to outrage. The Fox News commentator…