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On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1861, American Civil War: Battle of Vienna, Virginia. In 1929, Bud Collins, American journalist and sportscaster (died 2016) was born. In 1930, U.S. President Herbert Hoover signs the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act into law. In 1933, Union Station massacre: In Kansas City, Missouri, four FBI agents and captured fugitive Frank Nash are gunned down by gangsters attempting to free Nash. In 1955, Bob Sauvé, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1958, Jon Leibowitz, American lawyer and politician was born. In 1963, The United States Supreme Court rules 8-1 in Abington School District v. Schempp against requiring the reciting of Bible verses and the Lord's Prayer in public schools. In 1991, Apartheid: The South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act which required racial classification of all South Africans at birth. In 1992, A "joint understanding" agreement on arms reduction is signed by U.S. President George Bush and Russian President Boris Yeltsin (this would be later codified in START II). In 2001, Thomas Winning, Scottish cardinal (born 1925) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

SCOTUS declines to hear challenge to NY law allowing lawsuits against gun makers

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June 16, 2026

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The Supreme Court declined Monday to hear a challenge to a New York state law that allows people to bring lawsuits against gun manufacturers and dealers for “harms resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse” of their merchandise. The National Shooting Sports Foundation attempted to appeal a lower court ruling alongside Smith Wesson, Ruger, []...Click to read more

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