This week in the news: 2015 breaks records as hottest year in U.S. history, GOP states challenge Obama’s executive action over immigration to Supreme Court, Palin endorses Trump, and militants storm Pakistani school.
1. 2015 breaks records as hottest year in U.S. history
Reports release on Wednesday showed 2015 as the warmest year in U.S. records. NASA reported that 2015 was .23 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than the previous highest record which happened broke in 2014. A press released by NASA stated that the increase in heat was “largely driven by increased carbon dioxide and other human-made emissions into the atmosphere.”
2. GOP states challenge Obama’s executive action over immigration to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court stated on Tuesday that it would review a challenge to Obama’s said on Tuesday that that would review a challenge to Obama’s immigration executive action for undocumented immigrants. In 2014, Obama announced his decision to shield up to five million illegal immigrations from deportation. Obama exercised this action due to Congress’ inability to pass comprehensive immigration reform. GOP-led states sued, declaring that Obama was overstepping his authority.
3. Palin endorses Trump
Former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin endorsed Donald Trump for president on Tuesday, saying that he has “guts.” Her endorsement could cause Trump to win over skeptical ultra-conservatives in Iowa.
4. Militants storm Pakistani school
Militants invaded Bacha Khan University in Pakistan on Wednesday and open fired at teachers and students. At least 21 have died, and dozens wounded. A Pakistani Taliban leader claimed responsibility over the attack, but an official spokesman denied and condemned the attack.
