Breaking news today monday 6 8 17
Here are some of the top breaking news stories from Monday, June 8, 2017:
Politics
- President Trump announces that he will withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement, a global pact aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the effects of climate change. (Source: CNN)
- The Senate votes to confirm Neil Gorsuch as the newest Supreme Court Justice, filling the seat left vacant by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia in 2016. (Source: The New York Times)
World News
- A massive fire breaks out at a 24-story apartment building in London, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate and leaving several injured. (Source: BBC News)
- North Korea conducts its 11th missile test of the year, firing a ballistic missile into the sea off its eastern coast. (Source: The Washington Post)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 21,000 for the first time, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies such as Apple and Microsoft. (Source: CNBC)
- The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the second time this year, citing a strong economy and low unemployment rate. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
Sports
- The Golden State Warriors win their second NBA championship in three years, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-120 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. (Source: ESPN)
- The Boston Celtics hire Brad Stevens as their new head coach, replacing Brad Stevens who left to become the head coach of the Indiana Pacers. (Source: The Boston Globe)
Entertainment
- The 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards take place, with "Beauty and the Beast" winning the award for Best Movie and "Stranger Things" winning the award for Best Show. (Source: Variety)
- The cast of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
These are just a few of the top breaking news stories from Monday, June 8, 2017.