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Today in History: October 19, ‘Black Monday’ on Wall Street

Oct. 19, 2024 00:10 AM EDT

Today is Saturday, Oct. 19, the 293rd day of 2024. There are 73 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 19, 1987, the stock market crashed as the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 508 points, or 22.6% in value (its largest daily percentage loss ever), to...

At least 8 people have died trying to cross the English Channel

Sep. 15, 2024 11:35 AM EDT

NICE, France (AP) — At least eight people died during a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from northern France, French maritime authorities said Sunday. The tragedy occurred Saturday just before midnight when authorities spotted a boat, carrying dozens, in distress near a...