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Boston Marthon Bombing
One police officer was killed in the exchange, and 16 were wounded. The next night Dzhokhar was found in a boat in the backyard. He was captured. After his capture, Dzhokhar who had immigrated to the US in 2002 seeking political asylum stated that he carried out the attacks in retaliation for American actions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Katrina Hits Gulf Coast Flood News Orleans
On Monday, August 29th, 2005 hurricane Katrina a strong category four storm struck the Gulf Coast near the mouth of the Mississippi River. The storm brought widespread devastation to the Gulf Coast where it struck, flattening town and destroying much of what was in its path.
Eleana Kagan Fourth Female Justice
On August 7, 2010, Elana Kagan was sworn in a Supreme Court Justice. She became the fourth women justice and the first time that three women served at the same time.
Court Rules Same Sex Marriage a Right
The court's decision to allow establish the rights of a same-sex couple to marry represents one of the most rapid judicial shifts in American history. It mirrored a rapid change of public attitudes towards the issue. In 2001 Americans opposed same-sex marriage by 57% to 35% according to Pew Research.
GM Declares Bankruptcy
The US government provided debtor in possession financing bridge financing, in return the US government and the Canadian government together gained control of 70% of the company. The bankruptcy followed a few weeks after a similar small bankruptcy of the number three US automaker, Chrysler.
Hamdan vs Rumsfeld
Hamdan vs Rumsfeld limits the power of the Presidency. The Supreme Court rejected the position of the Bush Administration that they can hold terrorist without due process and the protection of the Geneva Accords.