Here's a look at Zika virus, an illness spread through mosquito bites that can cause birth defects and other neurological defects.FactsSources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and CNNZika virus is a flavivirus, part of…
The 2016 games will take place in Rio de Janeiro and the surrounding area in Brazil. Here's some basic information about the country.
Here is a look at the life of soccer player Lionel "Leo" Messi, who plays for Argentina's national team and Paris Saint-Germain.PersonalBirth date: June 24, 1987Birth place: Rosario, ArgentinaBirth name: Lionel Andrés MessiFather: Jorge Messi, factory workerMother: Celia Cuccittini de…
Here's a look at Sudan, a North African country bordering the Red Sea, Egypt, Libya, Chad, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea.About Sudan(from the CIA World Factbook)Area: 1,861,484 sq km slightly less than one-fifth the size of the…
Here's a look at cholera, an acute diarrheal infection that has killed thousands of people worldwide. Facts Cholera is contracted by consuming food or water contaminated with the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. The bacteria is usually found in water contaminated with…
Here's a look at the World Cup football (soccer) tournaments. The World Cup is organized by FIFA, the Federation Internationale de Football Association. Men's and women's tournaments are held every four years.July 10-August 20, 2023 - The Women's World Cup…
(CNN) — Here is a look at Arab Spring, anti-government protests that began in Tunisia in December 2010 and spread throughout the Middle East and Africa in 2011. AlgeriaJanuary 4, 2011 - Protests begin, sparked by an increase in food…
(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida.PersonalBirth date: February 11, 1953Birth place: Midland, TexasBirth name: John Ellis BushFather: George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United StatesMother: Barbara (Pierce) BushMarriage: Columba (Garnica…
Here's some background information about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963.TimelineNovember 22, 1963- 11:37 a.m. - Air Force One arrives at Dallas' Love Field with the President and his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy, Texas Governor John…
Here's a look at the life of Oscar-winning actress, Joanne Woodward.PersonalBirth date: February 27, 1930Birth place: Thomasville, GeorgiaBirth name: Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier WoodwardFather: Wade Woodward, school administrator and traveling salesmanMother: Elinor (Trimmier) Woodward, aircraft factory workerMarriage: Paul Newman (January 29,…
