June 2019 Current Events: US News
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The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world news events you need to know so far for June 2019:
- Homelessness Rises in Los Angeles
- Columbine May be Torn Down
- Trump Reaches Deal with Mexico
- Crane Falls on Apartments
- Shooting at California Costco
- Sarah Sanders to Leave White House
- Another American Dies in Dominican Republic
- Plane Crashes in Hawaii
- Shooting at Indiana Bar
- Protests Turn Violent in Portland
Homelessness Rises in Los Angeles
On June 4, it was revealed that homelessness in LA had increased by 12% in the past year. The increase is due to lack of available, affordable homes. This is the highest number in the past decade. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File
Columbine May be Torn Down
On June 7, following an incident from a few months before, local authorities proposed to tear down Columbine High School. The proposal comes in hopes of ending the “morbid fascination” with the school shooting that happened 20 years prior. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/David Zalubowski
Trump Reaches Deal with Mexico
On June 8, President Trump reached an agreement with Mexico to avoid tariffs. The negotiation calls for Mexico to take steps to curb the number of migrants and human trafficking. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Crane Falls on Apartments
On June 9, a crane fell on an apartment complex in Dallas, killing 1 person and injuring 6. Though most of the collapse has been dealt with, rescuers are still searching for missing people. (CNN)
Photo Source: Michael Santana via AP
Shooting at California Costco
On June 14, one person died and two more were injured after a gunman entered a Costco in Southern California. The suspect is in custody, and the shooting is suspected to have been the result of an argument. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File
Sarah Sanders to Leave White House
On June 15, it was announced that Sarah Sanders will depart her position as press secretary at the end of the month. President Trump stated this was because she had political opportunities in Arkansas. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
Another American Dies in Dominican Republic
On June 18, it was revealed that the eighth American tourist died after visiting the same resort in the Dominican Republic. Two others fell ill at the same resort but did recover. Most who died drank from the hotel minibar in their room. The FBI is now helping the Dominican investigators. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Tatiana Fernandez
Plane Crashes in Hawaii
On June 21, all nine people aboard a plane for a skydiving excursion in Hawaii died after the plane wrecked and caught flames. The cause of the wreck is still unknown. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Sam Eifling, File
Shooting at Indiana Bar
On June 23, eleven people were shot, one fatally, at South Bend Bar in Indiana. Currently, there are no suspects and police have very little information regarding the shooting. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley
Protests Turn Violent in Portland
On June 30, eight people were injured and three were arrested after protests in Portland turned violent. The demonstrators are said to have been anti-facist protesters and members of far right wing parties. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Steven Dubois
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