July 17, 1979
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
The alliance announced new restrictions on aid to refugees streaming across the borders. Officials cautioned that humanitarian assistance.
Microsoft trial enters second week as prosecutors detail evidence of monopolistic practices.
Local officials report broad consensus on appropriations measure; committee meets later this week to reconcile differences.
Technology shares led the broader market higher as investors poured cash into Internet stocks. Analysts predict continued growth.
Wall Street closes at record highs for seventh consecutive trading session.
- 2015: At least 120 people are killed and 130 injured by a suicide bombing in Diyala Governorate, Iraq.
- 2014: Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board.
- 2014: A French regional train on the Pau-Bayonne line crashes into a high-speed train near the town of Denguin, resulting in at least 25 injuries.
- 2014: Eric Garner is killed by police officer Daniel Pantaleo in New York City, after the latter put him in a prohibited chokehold while arresting him.
2014
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- 85°F
- Low
- 71°F
- Humidity
- 81%
- Wind
- 14 km/h
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