Current Events August 8, 2016

A former Marine sergeant shot ___ police officers in Baton Rouge. Three officers die.

Defense Secretary announced that President Obama has decided to deploy 560 troops to __.

After a five-year journey, the spacecraft Juno reaches _____ ready to orbit the massive planet.

The 2016 Olympics held in RIO are the first Olympics to be __________.

Micah Xavier Johnson shoots and kills five police officers at what was a peaceful protest in _.

The United States launches airstrikes against the Islamic State on August 1, 2016, in ___.

____decides to cut off the last and final communication channel with the United States.

Ellen, George Lucas and Nick Jonas were some celebs who celebrated at who's 55th bday party?

Hillary Clinton makes history as the first female _______ of a major party.

The wildfires in _____ are caused by exceedingly high temperatures and a 5-year drought.

The world's first solar-powered ____ to travel around the world, makes history as it lands.

Nintendo releases its augmented reality game, ___, that allows users to catch characters.

Moon Express has gov't permission to land on the moon. This will be the first ____.

The U.S. wins its first Gold in Rio for which event?

Science reveals the creation of a technological neuron, the first step for an artificial ___.

Verizon Wireless, the telecommunications company, purchases _____ for $4.8 billion

FBI director announces that he will not recommend charges for ___ 's email scandal.

Officials announce that 10 more people are infected with ____, in addition to first 4 cases.

Tragedy strikes ___when a truck is driven in a crowd crushing 84 people and injuring over 200.

Donald Trump announced he is choosing __ as his running mate for the presdiential election.