On This Day: June 19

10 years of headlines that grabbed us.
June 19, 2024
A Big Avocado Supply to the US Just Got Shut Down
The US Department of Agriculture has indefinitely put the kibosh on inspections of avocados and mangos imported from Mexico, citing "security concerns" for USDA staff.  Keep reading >>
 
June 19, 2023
After $2.5B Divorce Settlement, 'Catwoman' Says She's Broke
There's a new documentary coming out about the New York City socialite known as "Catwoman" due to the results of her extensive plastic surgery, and ahead of it, she says she's broke and has had no income for eight years.  Keep reading >>
 
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June 19, 2022
Hillary Clinton Has Stark View of 2024 Election
Hillary Clinton gave an interview to the UK's Financial Times in which she urged Democrats to avoid divisive issues ahead of the 2024 election because the only thing that matters is victory: Main point: "We are standing on the precipice of losing our democracy, and everything that everybody else cares about then goes out the window," she said, per Insider.  Keep reading >>
 
June 19, 2021
American Who Sent Mom Ominous Text Found Dead in Russia
"In a car with a stranger."  Keep reading >>
 
June 19, 2020
Congressman's Revelation About 'Son' Causes a Stir
Rep. Matt Gaetz caused quite a stir on Thursday when he tweeted a photo of him and a teenager, writing, "For all those wondering, this is my son Nestor."  Keep reading >>
 
 
June 19, 2019
Man Allegedly Killed Dad Who Cut Weekly Allowance to $300
Thomas Gilbert Jr. has lived a privileged life.  Keep reading >>
 
June 19, 2018
Ann Coulter Makes Volatile Claim, Author Disavows Her
One of the more controversial views in the border separations saga was voiced by conservative pundit Ann Coulter, who argued on Fox News that kids seen crying on TV are "child actors."  Keep reading >>
 
June 19, 2017
Russia Threatens to Hit US Jets Over Syria
Russia's defense ministry says it will treat US-led coalition planes in Syria that venture west of the Euphrates River as targets after the US military shot down a Syrian Air Force jet on Sunday, reports the AP.  Keep reading >>
 
June 19, 2016
Lawmaker Wants to Drug-Test the Wealthy
In many states, welfare recipients must submit to drug testing before they can get benefits.  Keep reading >>
 
June 19, 2015
Jon Stewart Abandons Jokes to Talk Charleston
Jon Stewart says he has one job—making jokes about the news—and last night, he simply couldn't do it.  Keep reading >>