American news 18th october 2019

Here are some of the top news stories from the United States on October 18th, 2019:

Politics

• The House of Representatives voted to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, making it the first formal impeachment inquiry in over 20 years. (Source: CNN)
• The Trump administration announced plans to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) with Russia, citing Russia's alleged violations of the treaty. (Source: The New York Times)

Economy

• The US economy added 136,000 jobs in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 3.5%. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing a slowdown in global economic growth and trade tensions. (Source: CNBC)

Crime

• A gunman opened fire at a Walmart store in Texas, killing 22 people and injuring 24 others. The shooter, identified as 21-year-old Patrick Crusius, was taken into custody and charged with capital murder. (Source: The New York Times)
• A former police officer was charged with murder in the shooting death of a black man in California, sparking protests and calls for justice. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)

Health

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a surge in cases of vaping-related illnesses, with over 1,000 cases reported across the US. (Source: The Washington Post)
• A new study found that the use of e-cigarettes among US teens has increased by 78% in the past year, sparking concerns about the impact on public health. (Source: The New York Times)

Sports

• The Washington Nationals won the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the St. Louis Cardinals, advancing to the World Series for the first time in franchise history. (Source: ESPN)
• The Los Angeles Lakers signed free agent point guard Quinn Cook to a one-year contract, bolstering their backcourt depth. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)

These are just a few of the top news stories from the United States on October 18th, 2019. If you're looking for more information or specific news stories, feel free to ask!