November 2017 Current Events: US News
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- President Trump Leaves for Asia
- US Senator Rand Paul Assaulted
- Church Shooting in Texas Leaves 26 Dead
- Greek Life Suspended at Florida State University
- Historic Wins on Election Night
- 9 People Sickened by Legionnaires at Disneyland, 12 Overall in California
- Trump Travel Ban Partially Allowed to Go Into Effect
- California Shooting Leaves 5 Dead
- 21,000 Gallons of Oil Leaked From Keystone Pipeline
- Tax Overhaul Bill Passed
- President Trump Halts Decision to Lift Ban on Elephant Trophy Imports
- First Female Mayor Elected in New Orleans
- Review of Gun Background Checks System Ordered by Jeff Sessions
- U.S. Navy Plane Crashes
- Keystone Pipeline to Resume
- Suit Filed Against Air Force
- Gunman Killed in Reno Shooting
- Suspect in Tampa Serial Killer Case Arrested
President Trump Leaves for Asia
On November 3, President Trump boarded Air Force One for a twelve day trip to Asia, the longest trip to Asia by a recent president. The purpose of President Trump’s trip is to apply pressure to North Korea as he focuses on resolving the nuclear crisis. (Reuters)
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US Senator Rand Paul Assaulted
On November 3, it was reported that US Senator Rand Paul was assaulted in his Kentucky home by a neighbor. Previously thought to only have suffered minor injuries, it has been stated by Doug Stafford that Senator Paul has suffered “five rib fractures including three displaced fractures.” (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Church Shooting in Texas Leaves 26 Dead
On the morning of November 5, as members of the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs met for congregation, suspected gunman, Devin Patrick Kelley, opened fire. The shooting killed 26 people and wounded another 20, 10 of whom are still in critical condition. Kelley was found miles away, dead in his car from a gunshot wound, though police are still unsure whether it was from his own gun, or that of a neighbor. (CNN)
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Greek Life Suspended at Florida State University
After Andrew Coffey, a student pledging a fraternity at Florida State University, was found dead on November 7, the campus decided to suspend all greek life pending investigation. Alcohol is believed to be involved, but information will not be released until an autopsy. The suspension came after a number of similar cases have been reported at universities across the country. (CNN)
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Historic Wins on Election Night
November 8 proved to be a historic election for minority and LGBTQ candidates. Along with various cities who elected their first African-American mayors, New Jersey elected its first Sikh mayor. Two openly transgendered candidates also defeated their opponents during their states’ elections. (CNN)
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9 People Sickened by Legionnaires at Disneyland, 12 Overall in California
On November 11, Disneyland shut down after 12 people were reported to be sickened by legionnaires, 9 of them in the park at the time. It is suspected that the disease spread from two infected cooling towers, which have since been decontaminated. (Reuters)
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Trump Travel Ban Partially Allowed to Go Into Effect
On November 13, a California U.S. Appeals Court stated that six countries will be affected by a new ruling that approved part of President Trump’s travel ban. Travellers from Iran, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Somalia and Chad may be denied entry if they do not have familial or “formal, documented” relationships connected to the U.S. (Reuters)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File
California Shooting Leaves 5 Dead
On November 14, a gunman descended on Corning, a small community in Northern California, first killing his neighbor and then turning his attention to Rancho Tehama Elementary School. The elementary school was secured before the gunman could enter, but he continued to shoot at the walls and doors. In the end, four people were pronounced dead and another ten wounded, including a student of the elementary school. The suspected gunman, Kevin Janson Neal, was shot and killed by police upon arrival. On November 15 it was announced that the death toll was actually 5 as the body of Neal’s wife was found late Tuesday night. (CNN/Reuters)
AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli
21,000 Gallons of Oil Leaked From Keystone Pipeline
On November 16, the operator of the Keystone Pipeline announced that 21,000 gallons of oil had leaked in South Dakota. The pipeline was shut down in the morning and is currently being investigated. (CNN)
AP Photo/James Nord
Tax Overhaul Bill Passed
Republicans’ $1.4 trillion tax overhaul bill was passed in the House in 227-205 vote on November 16. The bill decreases corporate rates to 20% and modifies overseas taxes. (BBC)
AP Photo/Susan Walsh
President Trump Halts Decision to Lift Ban on Elephant Trophy Imports
President Trump lifted the ban on elephant trophy imports in the early morning of November 17; however, after much criticism, he announced hours later that he was halting this decision. President Trump announced the delay in a tweet, where he said a new decision will be made once facts are reviewed. (Reuters)
AP Photo/Karel Prinsloo, File
First Female Mayor Elected in New Orleans
On November 19, New Orleans elected its first female mayor: LaToya Cantrell. Cantrell’s victory will coincide with the 300th anniversary of the city when she takes office in May. (Reuters)
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Review of Gun Background Checks System Ordered by Jeff Sessions
Following the shooting at a small Texas church, Jeff Sessions ordered a review of the gun background checks system on November 22. The shooter, Devin Kelley, had previous domestic assault charges which would have prevented him from purchasing a gun had they been correctly reported to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. This error has prompted Sessions to ensure that all data is properly being reported to the NICS. (Reuters)
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U.S. Navy Plane Crashes
On November 22, a U.S. navy plane carrying 11 passengers crashed in the Philippines Sea. Of the 11 passengers, 3 have been reported as missing and the remaining eight have been rescued. (Reuters)
AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File
Keystone Pipeline to Resume
On November 27, TransCanada is set to restart the Keystone pipeline, which leaked earlier this month. Investigations and clean-up are still in progress at this time, so the pipeline will be reopened at a reduced pressure to avoid another mishap. (Reuters)
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Suit Filed Against Air Force
After failing to report the domestic abuse charge against Devin Kelley, the Air Force has been under investigation, and families of those killed in the Texas church shooting have filed suit against the Air Force on November 28. The Holcombe family, who lost eight family members in this tragedy, claim that Kelley would not have been able to perform this heinous act if the Air Force had followed protocol. (CNN)
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Gunman Killed in Reno Shooting
On November 28, a gunman fired from a high-rise condominium, prompting police to shut down various streets in Reno, Nevada. Police immediately raided his room, killing him in the process. No other fatalities have been reported. (CNN)
AP Photo/Scott Sonner
Suspect in Tampa Serial Killer Case Arrested
The city of Tampa, Florida has been enveloped with fear for the past two months, as police released a statement saying they expected a serial killer was on the loose. Howell Emanuel Donaldson III was arrested on November 29, and has been accused of being responsible for the four deaths. Donaldson III was arrested after handing a handgun to a McDonalds coworker, who later called police. The gun has been identified as the murder weapon for all four victims. Though Donaldson III admits to owning the gun, he maintains his innocence. (BBC)
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