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2015: Headlines in Review

Thanks, 2015. Let's see what crazy headlines will appear next year.

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2015: Headlines in Review

2015 was a year with several amazing headlines. Scary things have happened like the Paris attacks and the Baltimore homicide rate. But, some amazing things have happened, like the Pope coming to visit and gay marriage being legalized.

January

CNN Headline: Mali Announces the End of the Ebola Outbreak

On Jan. 18th, 2015, Mali claimed there was an end to the Ebola outbreak.

February

Pop Culture: The Dress

What color was the dress? It has yet to be solved.

March

iTunes #1 Song: Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

April

CNN Headline: Baltimore Riots

Freddie Gray died April 19, 2015 while being transported to a police van. After the death of Gray, the city of Baltimore rioted, protested and looted to attempt to end police brutality. #BlackLivesMatter is still an ongoing and active movement.

May

iTunes #1 Song: See You Again by Wiz Khalifa.

June

CNN Headline: Same Sex Marriage Legalized

On June 26th, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled in favor for same-sex marriage to be legalized nationwide. This was a huge historic moment.

July

Pop Culture: Caitlyn Jenner

Bruce Jenner announced her debut as Caitlyn Jenner. The July 2015 issue of Vanity Fair featured her:

August

Billboard #1: Can't Feel My Face: The Weeknd.

September

Pop Culture: First Stephen Colbert Makes Debut on The Late Show.

October

CNN: 4 killed in Colorado shooting.

November

CNN: Paris Attacks.

Terrorist attacks hit Paris where 130 people became victims.

December

Pop Culture: Steve Harvey pronounces wrong Miss Universe winner.

A moment that shocked the nation: Steve Harvey announced Miss Colombia as Miss Universe when Miss Philippines actually won.



Thanks, 2015. Let's see what crazy headlines will appear next year.
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