2014 In Review Fast Facts
Notable U.S. Events:January 1 – Colorado legalizes the purchase of marijuana for recreational purposes. January 1 – The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act goes into effect. January 6…
Tag: august
HUFFPOLLSTER: Netanyahu Visit Polarizes Americans
Nearly half of Americans disagree with Republican’s Netanyahu speech invite, with Democrats being more in dissent. Republicans rate Netanyahu more favorably. And with few following the DHS funding battle, beware…
16 dead in Bangladesh ferry accident
In August, there was another deadly ferry accident in the same river.
Ebola crisis: Liberia to reopen borders, lift curfew
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf also lifted a nationwide curfew imposed in August to help combat the virus. Her orders, which go into effect Sunday, come the same week schools reopened…
F.B.I. Director To Give Speech Addressing Relations Between Police And Blacks
The F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, on Thursday will wade into the national debate about the relationship between police officers and African-Americans that was highlighted by the fatal shooting of…
What’s in Obama’s proposed military force authorization? And what’s the point?
This Authorization for Use of Military Force, or AUMF, would give the President the authority to wage a military campaign against ISIS, the radical terror group waging war in Iraq…
Robert Mugabe Fast Facts
Birth place: Kutama Mission, Southern Rhodesia Birth name: Robert Gabriel Mugabe Father: Gabriel Mugabe, a carpenter Mother: Bona Mugabe Marriages: Grace Marufu (August 17, 1996-present); Sally Heyfron (February 21, 1961-January…
Chilean Mine Rescue Fast Facts
August 6, 2010 – A statement from Chile’s National Emergency Office says 130 people are working to rescue the miners. August 7, 2010 – Rescuers face a setback when another…
Christina Aguilera & Baby Girl Summer Rain Cover People Magazine
Baby’s first photo shoot! Christina Aguilera’s little girl Summer Rain got a glamorous introduction to the world, with her very own People cover. Summer, who was born in August 2014,…
Baghdad Suicide Bombing Kills At Least 15; Dozens Wounded
A suicide bomber set off an explosive-laden vest in a busy Baghdad square crowded with rush-hour commuters early Monday, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens, officials said. –…
Man indicted for lying to police in Kendrick Johnson case
Chauncey was arrested August 6. His mother, Michelle Chauncey, told CNN that her son is bipolar and is being used by the sheriff’s office as a “fall guy.” “They have…
New Baby Clydesdale Is Born Into The Budweiser Family
Budweiser has welcomed a new member to the family. – Clydesdales have been a part of Budweiser parent company Anheuser-Busch since 1933, when August A. Busch, Jr. and Adolphus Busch…
Egyptian court sentences 183 to death
The defendants had been convicted of murdering 11 police officers and two civilians in the district of Kerdasa last August. That attack followed a crackdown by security forces on supporters…
19 Times Celebrities Should’ve Just Googled It
Twitter is obviously an invaluable tool for celebrities: they can promote their latest projects, build relationships with fans and share their everyday thoughts with the world. But sometimes, celebrities apparently…
No penalty for CIA employees accused of spying on Senate
Chaired by former Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Indiana, alongside former Obama White House attorney Bob Bauer and three senior CIA officers, the board was convened in August 2014 by CIA Director…
Elvis Presley Fast Facts
Death date: August 16, 1977 Birth place: Tupelo, Mississippi Birth name: Elvis Aaron Presley Father: Vernon Presley Mother: Gladys Presley Marriage: Priscilla (Beaulieu) Presley (May 1, 1967-October 9, 1973, divorced)…