He said it was a matter of patriotism and respect, but critics called it a taxpayer funded publicity stunt. Viewers gazed at the eclipse as it carved a narrow “path of totality” from Salem, Oregon, to Charleston, South Carolina. Photos: President Trump: Scenes from the Inauguration. PHOTO: EPA-EFE. As each year comes to an end, news outlets across the globe inevitably look back on the months that have passed and reflect on the stories that most impacted our lives. He was found after killing himself with a self-inflicted gunshot to the head. The special counsel’s investigation is still ongoing. Doug Jones is Pro-Abortion, weak on Crime, Military and Illegal Immigration, Bad for Gun Owners and Veterans and against the WALL. A terrifying trend in terror attacks that began in 2016 continued into this year with assailants using cars as weapons. Chief strategist in August, returning to his post at Breitbart. One year in, there are no signs President Trump plans on slowing down. And at the end of September, the Category 4 Hurricane Maria, the strongest storm to hit Puerto Rico in almost a century, steamrolled through the island, annihilating homes, knocking out the entire power grid and leaving many without electricity for months. We witnessed not one massively destructive hurricane, but three in a row; two horrific massacres back to back; a spate of vehicle attacks in Europe and at home; and endless political infighting at the speed of Twitter. It was the deadliest terrorist attack in Britain since 2005. White nationalists, neo-Nazis and members of the "alt-right" exchange insults with counter-protesters as they attempt to guard the entrance to Lee Park during the "Unite the Right" rally on Aug. 12, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. He implied there might be tapes of his White House conversations, attacked numerous sitting lawmakers, shocked global allies, and announced major policy changes. Year in review: The 10 news stories that defined 2017, sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, first address as leader of the free world, President Trump: Scenes from the Inauguration, he has struggled to fulfill his many campaign promises, a special counsel to conduct the investigation into Russian interference, indicted President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager, Paul Manafort, “fire and fury like the world has never seen”, the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history, Las Vegas Shooting: Photos Capture Chaos of Concert Massacre, entered a church in rural Texas and opened fire, an attacker rammed into pedestrians on London’s Westminster Bridge, intentionally driving into a department store in Stockholm, Terrorist Truck Attack Shocks New York City, a suicide bombing after an Ariana Grande concert, a vehicle rammed into pedestrians on London Bridge, a van plowed into Barcelona’s La Rambla tourist destination, mowed down pedestrians on a bike path in Lower Manhattan, declared America’s opioid epidemic a national emergency, at least half of fatal opioid overdoses in 2016, Harvey, a Category 3 storm, drenched southeast Texas, leaving many without electricity for months, Americans Look to the Skies (With Glasses!) Terrorist attacks, General Elections and noise from Capitol Hill were the general events that the markets had to … 9 March. From increased tensions with North Korea, to a hurricane season unlike any other, to the #MeToo movement, NBC News reflects on the key moments from 2017. But Moore denied the allegations and refused to step aside. The nation barely had time to rally around the victims before Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida, also causing severe damage in Puerto Rico on the way. In 2016, those retrospectives were dominated by the presidential election and political strife that consumed not only the United States, but the world. President Trump, who long promised a "big, beautiful tax cut," signed the bill into law before Christmas. With communications down and major roadways destroyed, aid couldn't reach large portions of the population. The gunman, Devin Kelley, fired the first shots outside of the church before unleashing more bullets inside the church. Stats Galleries Rankings Forums Betting Live Fantasy. Roy Moore will always vote with us. Dec 31, 2017, 3:25 pm SGT. VOTE ROY MOORE! The eclipse was just cool, and that's something we could all agree on -- even if only for a day. This year also saw the horrific bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States on Jan. 20, outlining his vision of a new national populism and reiterating the same “America First” mantra that delivered the White House to him during the 2016 election. And in October, an assailant in New York City killed eight people when he drove a rented Home Depot truck into the crowd on a popular bike path in lower Manhattan. It was a tight race, but Jones won after historic turnout of the Democratic base -- specifically African-Americans and young voters. Since President Trump took office, the partisan division that evidenced on the campaign trail translated into national culture wars, including debates over the merits of removing statues and building names that honor Confederate soldiers, as well as kneeling at football games to protest racial inequality. The hashtag #MeToo went viral as millions of people took to social media to share their experiences. Ultimately, Comey's public testimony didn't reveal any smoking guns, but there were some shocking moments. Less than two weeks later, Hurricane Irma ravaged Florida, devastating the Florida Keys as a Category 4 storm before weakening. Oh well, I try so hard to be his friend - and maybe someday that will happen! North Korea has launched 23 missiles in 16 different tests in the months since Donald Trump took office. Then, a whirlwind series of exits over the course of 10 days in July, when Anthony Scaramucci was brought in as the new communications director and press secretary Sean Spicer and chief of staff Reince Priebus quickly left the White House. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. And let's not forget the time Donald Trump, Jr. tweeted out his email exchanges setting up a meeting with a Russian lawyer who claimed to have damaging information about Hillary Clinton. for Solar Eclipse. He soon added there were "very fine people on both sides." “The Silence Breakers” of the #MeToo movement, who gave a voice to sexual assault and harassment survivors, have since been named Time magazine’s 2017 Person of the Year. At first, Republican lawmakers distanced themselves from Moore and many called for him to drop out of the race. "I think this country is having – well, it goes beyond the United States at this point – is having a real reckoning," Twohey told CBS News in December 2017. The House was able to pass their version of a plan to dismantle the ACA, but it was unpopular with the public and the Congressional Budget Office estimated upwards of 30 million more people would be uninsured by 2026. Although the event itself only lasted for one hour and 33 minutes, the weeks and days of excitement leading up to it gave Americans something positive and uplifting to look forward to. JUNE. White nationalists, neo-Nazis and members of the "alt-right" exchange insults with counter-protesters at Lee Park during the "Unite the Right" rally August 12, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. In his first address as leader of the free world, Trump said his inauguration would signify a historic moment when “the forgotten men and women of our country will be forgotten no longer.”. ; journalists Charlie Rose and Matt Lauer; and politicians Al Franken and John Conyers. On May 1, marchers in Istanbul clash with police forces... North Korea Announces Expansion of Nuclear Weapons Program. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are some of the major news events of 2018. © 2017 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. news & events Joint Service Provider director promoted to major general Air Force Brig Gen Brian T. Dravis, director of the Joint Service Provider (JSP), and mobilization assistant to the director of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), received his second star in a ceremony held in the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes on Sept. 12. #FraudNewsCNN #FNN pic.twitter.com/WYUnHjjUjg. December 20, 2017 / 7:09 PM Each Trump tweet seemed to spark a frenzied media cycle analyzing their meaning and impact. In September, Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price resigned over his use of private charter planes. The ban was halted by a federal judge within a week, tying it up in the court system. Photos: Americans Look to the Skies (With Glasses!) That information was never reported to the FBI, which would have prevented him from buying a gun. Trump denounced the series of events that unfolded in Charlottesville, but was criticized by the public and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle for not fully condemning the protests’ white nationalist elements, which included appearances by former Ku Klux Klan Imperial Wizard David Duke and white nationalist leader Richard Spencer. 2013 - the year in review: Timeline of major news stories ... David Cameron announces that the Conservative manifesto for 2015 will promise an in-out referendum on EU membership by 2017. The first to go was former national security advisor Mike Flynn in February, just 25 days into the term, after it was revealed he lied about his contact with the Russian government. Colin Kaepernick's protest on the NFL sidelines had mostly faded from the national spotlight until September, when President Trump spoke about it at a rally in Alabama. After the fallout, Trump said days later that the NFL should have suspended former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who was the first to “take a knee” during the National Anthem to protest racial injustice in the U.S. Dan Corey is an associate segment producer for MSNBC. Just 35 days later, another horrific shooting claimed the lives of 26 people in a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. BBC Sport picks out the major sporting events of 2017, including the key football dates, Formula 1 races and England cricket Tests. Police called off the event, and as protesters left the scene a white supremacist drove a car into the crowd, injuring dozens and killing a peaceful protester named Heather Heyer. In early October, Vice President Mike Pence left an Indianapolis Colts game after some players took a knee. A man waves a rainbow flag on November 15, 2017 in Sydney, Australia as Australians were asked to vote in the Marriage Law Postal Survey regarding sam … A heroin user displays a needle in a South Bronx neighborhood which has the highest rate of heroin-involved overdose deaths in the city on Oct. 6, 2017 in New York. The Year So Far. Forgot password. Most recently, reality star Omarosa Manigualt Newman left her White House public liaison job, reportedly in dramatic fashion. People are understandably furious about the power outage at @ATLairport - but know this: Sunday in Puerto Rico88 days after MariaStatus.pr reports:*69% power generation (Thousands of Americans have been without power for nearly 3 months; it may be May before everyone has it). The Pittsburgh Steelers voted as a team to sit out the anthem all together, while the entire Dallas Cowboys lineup kneeled on the 50-yard line before their game began. Maria’s aftermath also raised concerns about the relationship between Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and the small Montana energy firm that was helping Puerto Rico to rebuild its power grid, Whitefish Energy Holdings. He was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, surrounded by an arsenal of weapons. Remember me. Members of the National Organization for Women (NOW) outside of Manhattan Criminal Court on Oct. 13, 2017, in New York City. ... Mass bleaching events also occured in 2016 and 2017… That was the first of three car attacks in London this year -- in June a terrorist sped into crowds on the London Bridge, and days later another attacker plowed through a group of worshipers leaving a mosque. Here are 17 stories that dominated 2017, and whose impact will continue to be felt in the years to come. He's gotten into hot water over retweets from accounts belonging to alt-right activists and anti-Muslim extremist groups. Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts on Jan. 20, 2017. We saw the after-effects of last year play out in real time, at almost too fast a pace to keep up. In May, children were among the 22 killed in a suicide bombing after an Ariana Grande concert at Britain’s Manchester Area. Visit our event page for PGL Major Krakow 2017 to get a complete overview of the teams attending the event. "," Trump said in a press conference three days later. Just one month after he took office, Trump called the news media the "enemy of the American people." The plan faced criticism from Democrats who say it's a tax cut for the rich and corporations, but supporters say it will boost the economy and help the middle class. Other stories of note in 2017. NEW YORK—Jehovah’s Witnesses will be inviting the public to attend major events they will host throughout 2017. But the entire country was watching the race between Democrat Doug Jones and Republican Roy Moore in Alabama -- a state that hasn't had a Democratic senator in 25 years. News Politics A month-by-month look at the key events of 2017 A look ahead at the key events that will define 2017 in Scotland and beyond. Those fatalities have since been ruled a homicide, officials said. 2017 in news: The science events that shaped the year A giant iceberg, a quantum-entanglement experiment and the death of a spacecraft are among the year’s top stories. The Big Events that Shook the Financial Markets in 2017. Later that day, a 32-year-old woman was killed and more than 19 others were injured after a car rammed into a group of counter-protesters who were demonstrating against the alt-right. Hurricane Harvey left a path … 10 major news events no one paid attention to last week because of the coronavirus pandemic. In early December, former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty in federal court to making false statements to the FBI about his contacts with Russia, and agreed to cooperate with Mueller’s probe. 8 October – V8 Supercars: David Reynolds and Luke Youlden driving the Erebus Motorsport Holden VF Commodore win the 2017 Bathurst 1000 in a time of 7:11:45.5456. The White House Council of Economic Advisers recently reported that the epidemic’s true cost in 2015 was $504 billion — more than six times the most recent estimate. 8 March. And a poll out in December found that 44 percent of Americans believe news outlets make up stories about the president and his administration "more than once in a while. ", First published on December 20, 2017 / 7:09 PM. Kim Jong Un appears to be making major strides in his nuclear program, and the uptick in test launches prompted Trump to dub him "Little Rocket Man.". More than 200 NFL players kneeled in a show of solidarity. Photos: Terrorist Truck Attack Shocks New York City. But defense experts now believe that with the latest test, Kim is closing in on the ability to strike anywhere in the world. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watches the launch of a Hwasong-12 missile in a photo released on Sept. 16, 2017. This watershed moment sparked an ongoing national conversation about sexual misconduct and power dynamics in the workplace. Natalie Colarossi. Photos: Las Vegas Shooting: Photos Capture Chaos of Concert Massacre. Ewen Callaway , In late March, three people were killed and about 40 were injured when an attacker rammed into pedestrians on London’s Westminster Bridge and attempted to enter Parliament wielding a knife. Cydney Adams is a senior manager of social media for CBS News. The nation was captivated by the first total solar eclipse to cross the U.S. since 1918. On Jan. 20, 2017, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. While the back-and-forth may seem silly, the potential diplomatic consequences are serious. In a year that was particularly polarizing, the sun and moon provided a welcome distraction this summer when the solar eclipse captivated the nation. Why would Kim Jong-un insult me by calling me "old," when I would NEVER call him "short and fat?" As a result, special counsel Robert Mueller was appointed to oversee the investigation. The revelations revealed a deeply rooted problem in Hollywood and beyond of men using their power and influence to take advantage of women. Then-FBI Director James Comey was leading a probe into the matter when Trump suddenly fired him. The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Shortly after he left the FBI, Comey leaked a memo on his conversations with Mr. Trump about the investigation into Flynn -- leading to speculation about whether or not the president's actions amounted to obstruction of justice. The resulting chaos at airports around the country caused massive protests and sent lawyers rushing to defend detained travelers. In recent months alone, at least 30 powerful men in entertainment, business, politics and the news media have been publicly condemned for their alleged sexual misconduct and many have lost their jobs as a result, including Weinstein. He revealed that the Justice Department asked him to use softer language about the probe into Clinton's emails during the campaign. In early October, back-to-back bombshell reports in The New York Times and The New Yorker revealed that film mogul Harvey Weinstein allegedly lured women into hotel rooms and bars, and sexually harassed or assaulted them in what some have described as an open secret known for years in Hollywood. The storm also lead to the deaths of 12 patients at a Hollywood, Florida, nursing home. Trump snubs Paris Climate Accord:June started … On Aug. 12, white nationalists gathered in Emancipation Park in Charlottesville, Virginia, before a rally organized by a group known as "Unite the Right." As more women felt empowered to come forward, more prominent men lost their jobs -- including actor Kevin Spacey; comedian Louis C.K. Millions of Americans traveled and camped out to be within the path of totality, which stretched from Oregon to South Carolina. Three months later, 30 percent of the island is still without electricity and nearly 250,000 people have sought refuge in Florida, CBS News' David Begnaud reports. Bombshell reports in October from The New York Times and The New Yorker exposed allegations of Harvey Weinstein's sexual misconduct in Hollywood. for Solar Eclipse, State of Emergency in Charlottesville, Virginia, criticized by the public and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. May 2017 Current Events: World News Over 200 Arrested in Turkey During May Day Demonstrations. But he has struggled to fulfill his many campaign promises with major legislation. In February, Israel announced plans … In early October, Vice President Mike Pence attended a San Francisco 49ers game in Indianapolis only to walk out after some of the team's players knelt during "The Star-Spangled Banner.". Neighbors and strangers alike stepped in to help someone in need, whether they had lost their home in Houston or a loved one in Las Vegas. About a month earlier, the Department of Justice charged more than 400 people who officials said were preying on addicts to shell out money for unnecessary treatments that only worsened their condition, and doctors who were allegedly prescribing unnecessary opioids. 18 major news events from 2018. Mr. Trump has poked fun at world leaders including the dictator of North Korea, railed against the mainstream media, and sent out dozens of typos like the infamous "covfefe" to nearly 45 million followers. Gone for a moment were the Twitter hot-takes and political bickering. Bars in Washington, D.C. opened early for testimony watch parties. "I'm going to be very restrained, if I use [Twitter] at all, I'm going to be very restrained," then President-elect Donald Trump told 60 Minutes' Lesley Stahl in his first TV interview just days after winning the U.S. election. Learn about 832 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 2017 or search by date or keyword. Coca-Cola is racist, but so is Pepsi. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Devastating hurricanes, deadly wildfires and the rise of the #MeToo movement were among the top news stories. A chronology of key events: image caption Uluru, a sacred Aboriginal site, is one of Australia's best known attractions 40,000 BC - The first Aborigines arrive from south-east Asia. "The tweet speaks for itself" became a predictable response from first White House press secretary Sean Spicer and his successor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Hurricane season in 2017 was particularly brutal for the southeastern U.S. and Caribbean. The gunman rained thousands of bullets down on the unsuspecting crowd from his perch on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel. A woman walks on road covered in debris from Hurricane Maria in Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands on Sept. 26. Hurricane Harvey left a path of destruction in Houston and surrounding areas of Texas as well as Louisiana. Later that month, after a tweet from actress Alyssa Milano, who was one of Weinstein’s accusers, social media was inundated with personal stories of being the victims of sexual harassment or assault, all using the hashtag #MeToo. 2017 in review: A terror attack was carried out at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester. Hamas lays down its terms as calls for a ceasefire get louder, Texas governor signs law outlawing abortion after 6 weeks, Deadly arrest of Black man seen in bodycam video, FBI: Capitol rioters hit cops with metal knuckles, baton, "I have lived through the massacre every day": Tulsa survivors testify, Pelosi says "we will find the truth" as more GOP oppose commission, New York AG investigating Trump Organization in "criminal capacity", Trial begins for man accused of killing jogger Mollie Tibbetts, Maya Angelou and Sally Ride to be honored on quarters, Stacey Abrams on writing herself into the story – and history, LA nonprofit supports young photographers, Woman receives gift of motherhood after cancer diagnosis, Brothers Osborne on their long journey, of music and identity, "They going to show up and kick me out": Eviction moratorium to end, What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check, Increased monthly child tax credit payments to start in mid-July, Women's March, in Washington and around the world, White supremacist rallies in Va. lead to violence, Global protests against Trump's travel ban, aid couldn't reach large portions of the population, interfered with the presidential election, explosive phone call to a high-profile journalist, killing a peaceful protester named Heather Heyer, More than 200 NFL players kneeled in a show of solidarity, Mike Pence left an Indianapolis Colts game, the potential diplomatic consequences are serious, 26 people in a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, which would have prevented him from buying a gun, Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, President Trump recorded a robocall for Moore, specifically African-Americans and young voters, California Privacy/Information We Collect. Here are … The island canceled its $300 million contract with the company in October after The Washington Post reported, among other things, that the company only had only two full-time employees when the storm made landfall. So much Fake News being put in dying magazines and newspapers. His victims’ ages ranged from 5 to 72 years old, police said. A rally was planned for Saturday, August 12th, but the night before hundreds of men marched through the school's grounds with tiki torches chanting phrases like "Jews will not replace us" and the Nazi slogan, "blood and soil." During August, 13 people were killed and more than 100 were wounded in Spain when a van plowed into Barcelona’s La Rambla tourist destination, before another car hit several people and killed one woman in a resort further down the Spanish coast. She is also a digital producer focusing on culture and social issues. Historical events from year 2017 (Part 2). Here are the world news events you need to know so far for December2017: Michael Flynn Admits to Lying to FBI; Utah National Monuments Face Cutback; Time Magazine Announces Person of the Year The one rule was to look only through special glasses or projected reflections, but some — including the president — disregarded that sound advice. Photos: State of Emergency in Charlottesville, Virginia. But for one day at least, the turnout was a massive show of solidarity among women (and men) across the globe. Right-click and copy a URL to share an article. His choice of words ignited a firestorm of criticism, and left the country once again grappling with how to talk about race, bigotry, and the legacy of segregation in America today. Disaster News | Science & Technology News | World News. PARIS (AFP) - From the inauguration of US President Donald Trump to the exodus of Rohingyas from Myanmar, here are 12 events that marked 2017. American tensions with North Korea intensified rapidly since President Donald Trump was inaugurated in late January, as leader Kim Jong Un made no secret that his scientists are working on a nuclear-tipped missile capable of reaching the U.S. Kim Im Ryong, North Korea’s ambassador to the United Nations, bluntly warned that the Trump administration’s tough talk was creating “a dangerous situation in which thermonuclear war may break out at any moment.”, The situation has become so dire that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson asked China — Pyongyang’s neighbor and most powerful ally — to “use their influence to convince or compel North Korea to rethink its strategic calculus.”. And as we head into 2018, we're sure to see more of the same compassion and care.
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