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Paula Deen kicked out of the kitchen
Snowden leaks a blizzard of information What Happened:The 29-year-old defense contractor for the NSA leaked tons of NSA programs to the public earlier this year. He disclosed that the NSA can track cellphone calls and monitor the e-mails and Internet traffic of virtually all Americans. What you need to know: The United States government charged him with espionage for leaking top secret surveillance information and he is currently being given asylum in Russia.
What Happened: Paula Deen came under fire from the press and the general public for racial comments earlier this sum“I never did like her mer. It began when she food anyways so I was first questioned in a don’t like her.” discrimination lawsuit on Daquan Coleman, 11 May 17 filed by one of her former employees. Most of the questions centered around her racial views. What you need to know: The Food Network announced June 21 that they would not be renewing her show’s contract and she also has lost sponsorships.
JUNE
By George! It’s the royal baby! DOMA struck down What happened: The Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, which defines marriage as only the union of a man and woman, was declared unconstitutional. What you need to know: This does not make samesex marriage a right and leaves a lot of questions unanswered regarding the subject, but many view this as a step toward same-sex marriage rights and marriage equality.
What happened: His Royal “This is blown way out of Highness Prince George Alexproportion. Even in England ander Louis of Cambridge was the royal family doesn’t born July 22 at 8 pounds, hold that much power, so it 6 ounces. should not be a big deal in What you need to know: America.” The newest addition to -Juan the royal family folCortes, 9 lows grandfather Prince Charles and father Prince William as eventual replacements for Queen Elizabeth II.
“All I can say is ‘No’.” Cassandra Cooper, 10
August 2013 | hhstoday.com Egypt in turmoil
Weiner scandal impacts NYC mayoral race What happened: Former U.S. Congressman Anthony Weiner was involved in his second sexting scandal. The scandal came to light during his campaign for New York City mayor. Weiner admitted to sending sexually explicit material via cellphone to three women. What you need to know: He is still running but has now fallen to fourth in the standings. His wife still stands by him.
What happened: Wendy Davis, a Fort Worth Democrat, stood for 11 hours filibustering a bill that placed restrictions on abortion in the state of Texas. The bill died in the Senate but was passed in a future session. What you need to know: She is now wellknown for her bright pink sneakers, which she wore during the filibuster and people have sent her numerous pairs to thank her for her efforts. Some women’s rights advocates hope she runs for state governor.
What happened: Cory Monteith, 31, was found dead on July 16 in a hotel room in downtown Vancouver. Toxicology results confirm the cause of death as a fatal mix of heroin and alcohol. What you need to know: Monteith starred as football player Finn Hudson in the Fox show “Glee” and was engaged to his costar Lea Michele. “It was sad but inevitable, I mean, he had a history of drugs and went to rehab.” Daphny Jean-Baptiste, 9
“I think that the whole issue where they might release the dictator because his charges were lifted – that he might walk free – is absolutely preposterous and wrong.” -Vince Gyongyosi, 11
AUGUST Old trash cans kicked to the curb in Hillsborough County
Cory Monteith dead Wendy Davis stands her ground
What happened: Drastic action was recently taken by the Egyptian government and citizens. Thousands of Muslim Brotherhood supporters rose up in protest throughout the country against the state of emergency imposed two days before. What you need to know: The government declared this state of emergency after a riot that killed 638 people and Vice President Mohamed El Baradei resigned in protest of the riots. At least 60 have people died from the protest.
Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood are escorted out of a mosque, after hundreds barricaded themselves inside overnight. (Ahmed Asad/APA Images via Zuma Press/ MCT)
JULY
Kimye uses compass to name new baby What happened: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are new parents as of June 15. Five days and many rumors after the birth, the baby girl’s full name was revealed to be North West. What you need to know: Celebrities and the general public took to Twitter and other social media outlets immediately to chime in on the baby’s name.
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Read it and weep What happened: The Washington Post was sold for $250 million to the founder of Amazon, Jeffrey Bezos, just two days after The Boston Globe was purchased. What you need to know: John Henry, the owner of the Red Sox, paid a fraction of what the Post cost, spending $70 million for the Globe. The Boston Globe was previously owned by The New York Times.
What happened: Hillsborough County began implementing standardized 95-gallon garbage bins and 65-gallon recycle bins on Aug. 1. What you need to know: The automated trash pickup process will go into effect on Oct. 1.The new system is designed to be safer for drivers behind garbage trucks and garbage collectors alike.
Information gathered by Hayley McAleese, Kathy Xie, and Ellie Rodriguez.