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John Paulson Fast Facts

Written by  |  Wednesday, 15 May 2013 18:58  |  Published in Top Stories

By CNN Library

updated 7:58 PM EDT, Wed May 15, 2013

(CNN) -- Here's a look at the life of John Paulson, hedge fund manager and founder of Paulson & Co.

Personal: Birth date: December 14, 1955

Birth place: Queens, New York

Birth name: John Alfred Paulson

Father: Alfred Paulson

Mother: Jacqueline (Boklan) Paulson

Marriage: Jenny (Zaharia) Paulson (2000-present)

Children: Two daughters

Education: New York University, B.S., Finance, 1978; Harvard Business School, M.B.A., 1980

Other Facts: Hedge fund manager and self-made billionaire.

Founder, president and portfolio manager, Paulson & Company, Inc.

Became a billionaire in 2007 by shorting subprime mortgage

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Exonerated inmates protest Florida death row law

Written by  |  Wednesday, 15 May 2013 18:56  |  Published in Top Stories

(CNN) -- Seth Penalver and Herman Lindsey are no longer on Florida's death row, but they are fighting for those who still are. Penalver and Lindsey, two of Florida's death row exonerees, held a press conference on Wednesday asking Florida Gov. Rick Scott to veto...

Hank Greenberg Fast Facts

Written by  |  Wednesday, 15 May 2013 18:52  |  Published in Top Stories

By CNN Library

updated 7:52 PM EDT, Wed May 15, 2013

(CNN) -- Here is a look at the life of former AIG Chief Executive Officer Hank Greenberg .

Personal: Birth date: May 4, 1925

Birthplace: New York, New York

Birth Name: Maurice Raymond Greenberg

Father: Jacob Greenberg

Mother: Ada (Rheingold) Greenberg

Marriage: Corinne (Zuckerman) Greenberg

Children: Jeffrey, Evan, Scott, and Cathleen

Education: University of Miami, B.A., 1948; New York Law School, LL.B., 1950

Military: U.S. Army, Captain

Timeline: 1952-1960 - Works for Continental Casualty Company.

1960 - Begins working for insurance company American International Group (AIG). Greenberg's hiring at

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Gabrielle Giffords Fast Facts

Written by  |  Wednesday, 15 May 2013 18:48  |  Published in Top Stories
Gabrielle Giffords Fast Facts

(CNN) -- Here's a look at the life of Gabrielle Giffords, U.S. Representative from Arizona 2007 to 2012.

Personal: Birth date: June 8, 1970

Birth place: Tucson, Arizona

Birth name: Gabrielle Dee Giffords

Father: Spencer Giffords, El Campo Tire executive and a district school board member

Mother: Gloria Kay (Fraser) Giffords, an author and art conservator

Marriage: Mark Edward Kelly (November 10, 2007-present)

Education: Scripps College, B.A., 1993; Cornell University, Masters in Regional Planning, 1996

Other Facts: Her husband, Mark Kelly, is a retired astronaut and was the commander of the final flight of the Space Shuttle Endeavour.

Studied abroad

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Jane Fonda Fast Facts

Written by  |  Wednesday, 15 May 2013 18:44  |  Published in Top Stories
Jane Fonda Fast Facts

(CNN) -- Here's a look at the life of 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 Fonda, an actor

Mother: Frances Ford Seymour (Brokaw) Fonda, socialite

Marriages: Ted Turner (December 21, 1991 - May 22, 2001, divorced); Tom Hayden (January 20, 1973 - 1990, divorced); Roger Vadim (August 14, 1965 - January 16, 1973, divorced)

Children: with Tom Hayden: Troy Garity (July 7, 1973); with Roger Vadim: Vanessa (September 28, 1968)

Education: Attended Vassar College, 1956-1958

Other Facts: She is a member of

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Carol Burnett Fast Facts

Written by  |  Wednesday, 15 May 2013 18:39  |  Published in Top Stories
Carol Burnett Fast Facts

(CNN) -- Here's a look at the life of television, film and stage actress and comedienne Carol Burnett.

Personal: Birth date: April 26, 1933

Birth place: San Antonio, Texas

Birth name: Carol Creighton Burnett

Father: Joseph Thomas "Jody" Burnett, a movie theater manager

Mother: Ina Louise (Creighton) Burnett

Marriages: Brian Miller (November 24, 2001 - present); Joe Hamilton (May 4, 1963 - May 11, 1984, divorce); Don Saroyan (December 15, 1955 - September 25, 1962, divorce)

Children: with Joe Hamilton: Erin (August 14, 1968); Jody (January 18, 1967); Carrie Louise (December 5, 1963 - January 20, 2002)

Education: University of

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Source: David Garrard plans to retire

Written by  |  Wednesday, 15 May 2013 18:25  |  Published in Top Stories

Updated May 15, 2013 8:46 PM ET

 

NEW YORK (AP)

David Garrard is out of the New York Jets ' quarterback competition.

Source: David Garrard plans to retire

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A person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Garrard plans to retire because of lingering knee issues.

The 35-year-old Garrard was signed in March to provide veteran competition for

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Remote Alaskan volcano spews ash plumes

Written by  |  Wednesday, 15 May 2013 18:25  |  Published in Top Stories

ANCHORAGE, Alaska

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Soldiers' execution video surfaces

Written by  |  Wednesday, 15 May 2013 18:17  |  Published in Top Stories
Soldiers' execution video surfacesSyrian army soldiers take control of the village of Western Dumayna north of the rebel-held city of Qusayr on Monday, May 13. Syrian troops captured three villages in Homs province, allowing them to cut supply lines to rebels inside Qusayr town, a military officer told AFP. Tensions in Syria first flared in March 2011 during the onset of the Arab Spring, eventually escalating into a civil war that still rages. This gallery contains the most
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Agent: Pats cut DT Love after diabetes diagnosis

Written by  |  Wednesday, 15 May 2013 18:15  |  Published in Top Stories
Agent: Pats cut DT Love after diabetes diagnosis
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The Patriots released defensive tackle Kyle Love after he was diagnosed with diabetes. (Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

The New England Patriots released defensive tackle Kyle Love on Wednesday and his agent says the team let the three-year veteran go after he was diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes.

Love, who started 11 games last season, was set to make $750,000 in base salary. His agent expects Love to clear waivers and then be available to sign with a team

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