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At least 108 deaths are recorded, and total damage reaches $125 billion (2017 USD), making Harvey the costliest natural disaster in United States history, tied with Hurricane Katrina in 2005. September. September 1 – Russian President Vladimir Putin expels 755 diplomats in response to United States sanctions.
Dec 11, 2017 · SOURCES. From the inauguration of Donald Trump to the first total solar eclipse to traverse the Lower 48 in nearly a century, 2017 was a year for the history books. Here we review the biggest...
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- The New President. 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.
- The Mueller Investigation. Bowing to public and congressional pressure, Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller in May as a special counsel to conduct the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign.
- Greater Tensions with North Korea. 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.
- The #MeToo Movement. 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 89th Academy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, are held at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with Barry Jenkins ' Moonlight winning Best Picture. Additionally, Damien Chazelle wins Best Director and Emma Stone wins Best Actress for La La Land, and Casey Affleck wins Best Actor for Manchester by the Sea.
Apr 19, 2015 · Historical events from year 2017. Learn about 807 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 2017 or search by date or keyword.
Dec 21, 2017 · U.S. 17 stories that defined 2017. By Cydney Adams. December 20, 2017 / 7:09 PM EST / CBS News. As each year comes to an end, news outlets across the globe inevitably look back on the months...
Dec 15, 2017 · 2017. 9. Britain Triggers Article 50. The June 2016 “Brexit” vote was merely advisory. Actually initiating divorce proceedings from the European Union (EU) required Britain to invoke Article 50...
