News Brief (4/8 to 4/15)
Monday, April 8
- Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his 2020 run on Colbert’s “Late Show”.
- Iran’s Supreme Security Council placed U.S. troops on its terrorist groups list.
- Three American service members, one contractor killed in an attack in Afghanistan.
- Suspected rhino poacher is killed by an elephant and then eaten by lions in South Africa.
Tuesday, April 9
- Oprah Winfrey donated $2 million to a Puerto Rico relief fund.
- Trump pushed to close the El Paso border, told agents not to admit migrants and to resume family separations.
- Illegal immigrant charged with five deaths in Missouri, Kansas was found dead in his cell.
Wednesday, April 10
- Katie Bouman, alongside other scientists, form the first ever picture of a black hole.
- New Jersey HS principal died donating bone marrow to a stranger.
- New Zealand’s parliament voted 119-1 to change gun laws following the Christchurch massacre.
- GOP Texas lawmaker re-introduced a bill to allow the death penalty for women who have abortions.
Thursday, April 11
- Julian Assange is arrested in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, England.
- Nipsey Hussle’s funeral and memorial began.
- April 11 marked National Pet Day.
Friday, April 12
- “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” teaser trailer was released
- White House considered dumping migrants into sanctuary cities.
- The famous music festival Coachella kicked off its first weekend of festivities.
Saturday, April 13
- Guava Island was released with Childish Gambino and Rihanna.
- UFC 236 kicked off, and Dustin Poirier defeated Max Holloway.
- A Florida man was killed by his pet Cassowary, known as the most dangerous bird on the planet.
- Trump assailed Ilhan Omar with videos of the 9/11 attacks.
- The NBA Playoffs began
- Fire breaks out at Coachella, but no one was injured.
Sunday, April 14
- Tiger Woods won the 2019 Masters in a match for the ages.
- Pete Buttigieg announced his official 2020 presidential run.
- Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp were down worldwide.
- Game of Thrones season 8 debuted on Sunday night.
- BTS, a K-Pop band, appeared on Saturday Night Live.
Monday, April 15
- April 15 marked the national Tax Day.
- The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France caught fire, destroying the famous spire and most of the roof. The famous tower structure was spared.
- The Mueller Report will be released on Thursday the Justice Department said.
- The 2019 Boston Marathon commenced.
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