Read CNN’s Fast Facts and learn more about former HUD Secretary Ben Carson, a retired neurosurgeon and former 2016 presidential candidate.

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Here’s a look at the life of Rev. Al Sharpton, political activist and Baptist minister. Personal Birth date: October 3, 1954 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr.

Here’s a look at the life of activist and award-winning actress Jane Fonda. Personal Birth date: December 21, 1937 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Lady Jayne Seymour Fonda Father: Henry ...

Caleb Williams comes through in a moment made for him, according to coach Ben Johnson, but it took an entire team effort to produce that moment.

Top Democrats in Washington are calling for investigations after a branch of the National Archives released New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherill’s unredacted military record, including her Social Security ...

For over two decades, Sean "Diddy" Combs was one of hip-hop's most nimble entrepreneurs, spinning his hitmaking talents into ...

For more than two decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of hip-hop’s most nimble entrepreneurs. He spun his hitmaking talents ...

Forever immortalized by Sofia Coppola’s indie sensation starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, one of Japan’s most ...

The UCF Knights' late offensive line coach Shawn Clark 'played a big part' in getting offensive lineman Carter Miller to ...

In September 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed in a speech at the United Nations General Assembly that he had "ended ...

Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic hopeful for Virginia governor, leans heavily on her CIA credentials when running for ...