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=== January === === January ===
] ]
* January 1 * ]
** ] becomes legal in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2009/HB0436.html |title=hb 0436 |publisher=Gencourt.state.nh.us |date= |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> ** ] becomes legal in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2009/HB0436.html |title=hb 0436 |publisher=Gencourt.state.nh.us |date= |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref>
** ]' ban on ] goes into effect. Additionally, cellular telephone use is banned entirely while driving through a highway construction or school speed zone in Illinois.<ref>http://ehstoday.com/safety/best-practices/illinois-bans-texting-driving-0108/</ref> ** ]' ban on ] goes into effect. Additionally, cellular telephone use is banned entirely while driving through a highway construction or school speed zone in Illinois.<ref>http://ehstoday.com/safety/best-practices/illinois-bans-texting-driving-0108/</ref>
* January 2 &ndash; ] ] in ]s, ]s, ]s, and vehicles. The new law exempts ]s, ]s, and some ]/]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2009/Bills/House/PDF/H2v10.pdf |title=An Act to Prohibit Smoking in Certain Public Places and Certain Places of Employment (Session Law 2009-27) |publisher=General Assembly of North Carolina}}</ref> * ] &ndash; ] ] in ]s, ]s, ]s, and vehicles. The new law exempts ]s, ]s, and some ]/]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2009/Bills/House/PDF/H2v10.pdf |title=An Act to Prohibit Smoking in Certain Public Places and Certain Places of Employment (Session Law 2009-27) |publisher=General Assembly of North Carolina}}</ref>
* January 13 &ndash; ] announces that they were the target of a ] from ]. The incident prompts the company to consider pulling out of China.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thebigmoney.com/features/todays-business-press/2010/01/13/google-may-totally-withdraw-china|author=McDevitt, Caitlin|date=January 13, 2010|accessdate=January 20, 2010|title=Google May Totally Withdraw From China|publisher=]}}</ref> * ] &ndash; ] announces that they were the target of a ] from ]. The incident prompts the company to consider pulling out of China.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thebigmoney.com/features/todays-business-press/2010/01/13/google-may-totally-withdraw-china|author=McDevitt, Caitlin|date=January 13, 2010|accessdate=January 20, 2010|title=Google May Totally Withdraw From China|publisher=]}}</ref>
* January 19 &ndash; A ] is held in ] to elect a new Senator to take the vacant seat held by the late ].<ref>{{cite news|author=Milton Valencia |url=http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/08/patrick_to_make.html |title=Governor sets date for special Senate election, presses for interim appointment - Local News Updates - The Boston Globe |publisher=Boston.com |date=2009-08-31 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> Republican ] beats ] ], who had earlier been considered a certain winner. * ] &ndash; A ] is held in ] to elect a new Senator to take the vacant seat held by the late ].<ref>{{cite news|author=Milton Valencia |url=http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/08/patrick_to_make.html |title=Governor sets date for special Senate election, presses for interim appointment - Local News Updates - The Boston Globe |publisher=Boston.com |date=2009-08-31 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> Republican ] beats ] ], who had earlier been considered a certain winner.
* January 27 &ndash; President Obama in his first ] emphasizes the nation's economy, ], putting an end to the ] policy in the military, and restated his commitment for ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/01/28/state.of.union.highlights/index.html?hpt=T1 |title=State of the Union: Highlights, reactions, analyses |publisher=CNN.com |date= January 28, 2010|accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> * ] &ndash; President Obama in his first ] emphasizes the nation's economy, ], putting an end to the ] policy in the military, and restated his commitment for ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/01/28/state.of.union.highlights/index.html?hpt=T1 |title=State of the Union: Highlights, reactions, analyses |publisher=CNN.com |date= January 28, 2010|accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref>


=== February === === February ===
* February 1 &ndash; Japanese car company ] announces a fix for ] problems and recalls cars in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/RunawayToyotas/toyota-announce-fix-sudden-acceleration-pedals-today/story?id=9714025 |title=Toyota Announces Fix For Sudden Acceleration Gas Pedal Problems - ABC News |publisher=Abcnews.go.com |date=2010-02-01 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> * ] &ndash; Japanese car company ] announces a fix for ] problems and recalls cars in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/RunawayToyotas/toyota-announce-fix-sudden-acceleration-pedals-today/story?id=9714025 |title=Toyota Announces Fix For Sudden Acceleration Gas Pedal Problems - ABC News |publisher=Abcnews.go.com |date=2010-02-01 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref>
* February 2 &ndash; The ] in ] opens a worshiping site for ]s on their campus promoting ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2010/02/air-force-academy-creates-worship-area-for-pagans-druids/1 |title=Air Force Academy creates worship area for pagans, Druids, Wiccans |publisher=Content.usatoday.com |date=2010-02-02 |accessdate=2010-03-22 |first=Douglas |last=Stanglin}}</ref> * ] &ndash; The ] in ] opens a worshiping site for ]s on their campus promoting ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2010/02/air-force-academy-creates-worship-area-for-pagans-druids/1 |title=Air Force Academy creates worship area for pagans, Druids, Wiccans |publisher=Content.usatoday.com |date=2010-02-02 |accessdate=2010-03-22 |first=Douglas |last=Stanglin}}</ref>
* February 5 &ndash; The ] that gained momentum in ] during the ] host their first convention in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2010/02/05/2195829.aspx |title=Some takeaways from Nashville - First Read - msnbc.com |publisher=Firstread.msnbc.msn.com |date=2010-02-05 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> * ] &ndash; The ] that gained momentum in ] during the ] host their first convention in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2010/02/05/2195829.aspx |title=Some takeaways from Nashville - First Read - msnbc.com |publisher=Firstread.msnbc.msn.com |date=2010-02-05 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref>
* February 7 * ]
** A gas line explodes at a ] ] under construction, killing 5 people.<ref>{{cite web|author=10:54 p.m. ET |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35283135/ns/us_news/ |title=5 dead in Conn. power plant blast - Life- msnbc.com |publisher=MSNBC |date=2010-02-07 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> ** A gas line explodes at a ] ] under construction, killing 5 people.<ref>{{cite web|author=10:54 p.m. ET |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35283135/ns/us_news/ |title=5 dead in Conn. power plant blast - Life- msnbc.com |publisher=MSNBC |date=2010-02-07 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref>
** ] is played in ] between the ] and the ]. The Saints carried a 31–17 victory over the Colts and won their first super bowl title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010020700/2009/POST22/saints@colts/recap/full-story |title=NFL Game Center: New Orleans Saints at Indianapolis Colts - 2009 Super Bowl |publisher=Nfl.com |date= |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> The featured ] performance was given by the British band, ].<ref>{{cite web|author=12:03 a.m. ET |url=http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/35288065/ns/sports-super_bowl_xliv/ |title=Who Dat? It’s the Super Bowl champ Saints - Super Bowl XLIV |publisher=nbcsports.msnbc.com |date=2010-02-08 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> ** ] is played in ] between the ] and the ]. The Saints carried a 31–17 victory over the Colts and won their first super bowl title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010020700/2009/POST22/saints@colts/recap/full-story |title=NFL Game Center: New Orleans Saints at Indianapolis Colts - 2009 Super Bowl |publisher=Nfl.com |date= |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> The featured ] performance was given by the British band, ].<ref>{{cite web|author=12:03 a.m. ET |url=http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/35288065/ns/sports-super_bowl_xliv/ |title=Who Dat? It’s the Super Bowl champ Saints - Super Bowl XLIV |publisher=nbcsports.msnbc.com |date=2010-02-08 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref>
* February 8 &ndash; The ] of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Weekend/boys-scouts-america-celebrate-centennial/story?id=9770524 |title=Boys Scouts of America Celebrate Centennial - ABC News |publisher=Abcnews.go.com |date=2010-02-07 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> * ] &ndash; The ] of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Weekend/boys-scouts-america-celebrate-centennial/story?id=9770524 |title=Boys Scouts of America Celebrate Centennial - ABC News |publisher=Abcnews.go.com |date=2010-02-07 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref>
* February 12 &ndash; A biology professor, Amy Bishop, at the ] ] at the ], killing 3 people.<ref>{{cite web|author=1:01 a.m. ET |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35372168/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/ |title=Police: Ala. professor killed brother in 1986 - Crime & courts- msnbc.com |publisher=MSNBC |date=2010-02-14 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> When she was 21, Bishop fatally shot her 18-year-old brother, Seth Bishop, on December 6, 1986 at their home in ].<ref name="Ambition" /><ref name="mosk214"/> The incident was initially classified as an "accident" by Braintree police. On June 16, 2010, Bishop was charged with first degree murder in her brother's death nearly 24 years after his shooting.<ref name="new murder charges">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/06/16/us/AP-US-Ala-University-Shooting.html|title=Professor Charged in Brother’s Death|author=Denise Lavoie |coauthors=Jay Reeves; Andrew Miga|date=June 16, 2010|work=] |agency=] |accessdate=June 16, 2010}}</ref> * ] &ndash; A biology professor, Amy Bishop, at the ] ] at the ], killing 3 people.<ref>{{cite web|author=1:01 a.m. ET |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35372168/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/ |title=Police: Ala. professor killed brother in 1986 - Crime & courts- msnbc.com |publisher=MSNBC |date=2010-02-14 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> When she was 21, Bishop fatally shot her 18-year-old brother, Seth Bishop, on December 6, 1986 at their home in ].<ref name="Ambition" /><ref name="mosk214"/> The incident was initially classified as an "accident" by Braintree police. On June 16, 2010, Bishop was charged with first degree murder in her brother's death nearly 24 years after his shooting.<ref name="new murder charges">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/06/16/us/AP-US-Ala-University-Shooting.html|title=Professor Charged in Brother’s Death|author=Denise Lavoie |coauthors=Jay Reeves; Andrew Miga|date=June 16, 2010|work=] |agency=] |accessdate=June 16, 2010}}</ref>
* February 17 * ]
** Three employees of ] are killed when the small aircraft they were flying crashes into a house in a residential neighborhood.<ref>{{cite web|author=9:56 p.m. ET |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35440606/ns/us_news-life/ |title=3 Tesla workers killed in Calif. plane crash - Life- msnbc.com |publisher=MSNBC |date=2010-02-17 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> ** Three employees of ] are killed when the small aircraft they were flying crashes into a house in a residential neighborhood.<ref>{{cite web|author=9:56 p.m. ET |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35440606/ns/us_news-life/ |title=3 Tesla workers killed in Calif. plane crash - Life- msnbc.com |publisher=MSNBC |date=2010-02-17 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref>
** ] frees most of the members of an Idaho Baptist missionary group who were charged with ] and ] in the wake of the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8521070.stm |title=Eight missionaries freed by Haiti back in US |publisher=BBC News |date=2010-02-18 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> ** ] frees most of the members of an Idaho Baptist missionary group who were charged with ] and ] in the wake of the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8521070.stm |title=Eight missionaries freed by Haiti back in US |publisher=BBC News |date=2010-02-18 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref>
* February 18 * ]
**After setting fire to his home, Andrew Joseph Stack commits suicide by flying his private plane directly into an ] building in ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/02/18/texas.plane.crash/index.html?hpt=C1 |title=Remains of 2 found after Austin plane crash |publisher=CNN.com |date= February 19, 2010|accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> **After setting fire to his home, Andrew Joseph Stack commits suicide by flying his private plane directly into an ] building in ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/02/18/texas.plane.crash/index.html?hpt=C1 |title=Remains of 2 found after Austin plane crash |publisher=CNN.com |date= February 19, 2010|accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref>
** President ] issues ] establishing the ]. ** President ] issues ] establishing the ].
* February 23 &ndash; The ] officially announces that it will end its ban of women in ]s.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/02/23/women.sub.duty/index.html?hpt=T2 |title=Navy says it is ready to end ban on women in submarines |publisher=CNN.com |date=2010-02-23 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> * ] &ndash; The ] officially announces that it will end its ban of women in ]s.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/02/23/women.sub.duty/index.html?hpt=T2 |title=Navy says it is ready to end ban on women in submarines |publisher=CNN.com |date=2010-02-23 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref>
* February 25 &ndash; ]: A ] employee in ] is killed by a ] during a live performance.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2010/US/02/24/killer.whale.trainer.death/?hpt=T2&imw=Y |title=SeaWorld trainer killed by killer whale - CNN.com |publisher=Edition.cnn.com |date= February 25, 2010|accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> * ] &ndash; ]: A ] employee in ] is killed by a ] during a live performance.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2010/US/02/24/killer.whale.trainer.death/?hpt=T2&imw=Y |title=SeaWorld trainer killed by killer whale - CNN.com |publisher=Edition.cnn.com |date= February 25, 2010|accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref>
* February 26 &ndash; New York Governor ] announces that he will not be a candidate in the Democratic primary for the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/27/nyregion/27paterson.html|title=Paterson Drops Out of Governor Race|newspaper=]|author1=Hakim, Danny|author2=Barron, James|author2-link=James Barron (journalist)|quote=Gov. David A. Paterson announced on Friday afternoon that he was suspending his election campaign and would not run in November.|date=February 26, 2010|accessdate=February 26, 2010}}</ref> * ] &ndash; New York Governor ] announces that he will not be a candidate in the Democratic primary for the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/27/nyregion/27paterson.html|title=Paterson Drops Out of Governor Race|newspaper=]|author1=Hakim, Danny|author2=Barron, James|author2-link=James Barron (journalist)|quote=Gov. David A. Paterson announced on Friday afternoon that he was suspending his election campaign and would not run in November.|date=February 26, 2010|accessdate=February 26, 2010}}</ref>


=== March === === March ===
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* March &ndash; A ] which lasts until April begins.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704548604575097950250670456.html |date=March 3, 2010|title=Tomatoes Get Sliced From Menus| author=Scott Killman & Julie Jargon |work=] |accessdate=2010-10-19}}</ref> * March &ndash; A ] which lasts until April begins.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704548604575097950250670456.html |date=March 3, 2010|title=Tomatoes Get Sliced From Menus| author=Scott Killman & Julie Jargon |work=] |accessdate=2010-10-19}}</ref>
* March 3 &ndash; The ]'s ] law goes into effect.<ref>{{cite news |author=By Bill Mears, CNN Supreme Court Producer |url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/03/02/dc.same.sex.marriage/index.html?hpt=T3 |title=D.C. same-sex marriage law takes effect this week |publisher=CNN.com |date=2010-03-02 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> * ] &ndash; The ]'s ] law goes into effect.<ref>{{cite news |author=By Bill Mears, CNN Supreme Court Producer |url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/03/02/dc.same.sex.marriage/index.html?hpt=T3 |title=D.C. same-sex marriage law takes effect this week |publisher=CNN.com |date=2010-03-02 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref>
* March 5 &ndash; Former ] commission president and mayor of ] ] is sentenced to 15 years in prison for soliciting bribes related to municipal bond swaps.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2010/03/post_497.html |first=Robert |last=Gordon |title=Langford sentenced to 15 years |work=]|date=March 5, 2010}}</ref> * ] &ndash; Former ] commission president and mayor of ] ] is sentenced to 15 years in prison for soliciting bribes related to municipal bond swaps.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2010/03/post_497.html |first=Robert |last=Gordon |title=Langford sentenced to 15 years |work=]|date=March 5, 2010}}</ref>
* March 7 &ndash; At the ], '']'' wins six Oscars including the first Directing award for a female director, ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/82/nominees.html |title=Nominees & Winners for the 82nd Academy Awards &#124; Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences |publisher=Oscars.org |date= |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> * ] &ndash; At the ], '']'' wins six Oscars including the first Directing award for a female director, ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/82/nominees.html |title=Nominees & Winners for the 82nd Academy Awards &#124; Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences |publisher=Oscars.org |date= |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref>
* March 19 &ndash; ] announces that 2010 will likely become the warmest year on record due to ] based on an analysis of ] data from the ].<ref>{{cite news|last=Romm|first=Joe|title=NASA: "It is nearly certain that a new record 12-month global temperature will be set in 2010″|url=http://climateprogress.org/2010/03/19/nasa-giss-james-hansen-global-warming-record-hottest-year/|accessdate=July 18, 2010|newspaper=Climate Progress|date=March 19, 2010}}</ref> * ] &ndash; ] announces that 2010 will likely become the warmest year on record due to ] based on an analysis of ] data from the ].<ref>{{cite news|last=Romm|first=Joe|title=NASA: "It is nearly certain that a new record 12-month global temperature will be set in 2010″|url=http://climateprogress.org/2010/03/19/nasa-giss-james-hansen-global-warming-record-hottest-year/|accessdate=July 18, 2010|newspaper=Climate Progress|date=March 19, 2010}}</ref>
* March 21 &ndash; The ] passes the ] and its companion ] by votes of 219–212 and 220–211, respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35961584/ns/politics-health_care_reform/ |title=House sends health bill to Obama’s desk - Health care reform- msnbc.com |publisher=MSNBC |date=2010-03-22 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> * ] &ndash; The ] passes the ] and its companion ] by votes of 219–212 and 220–211, respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35961584/ns/politics-health_care_reform/ |title=House sends health bill to Obama’s desk - Health care reform- msnbc.com |publisher=MSNBC |date=2010-03-22 |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref>
* March 23 * ]
** U.S. President ] signs the ] into law aiming to insure 95% of Americans.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8160058.stm | work=BBC News | title=Q&A: US healthcare reform | date=March 22, 2010 | accessdate=April 23, 2010}}</ref><ref>http://english.aljazeera.net/focus/2010/03/20103224751123371.html</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezra-klein/2010/03/health-care_reform_is_now_law.html | work=The Washington Post | title=Health-care reform is now law}}</ref> ** U.S. President ] signs the ] into law aiming to insure 95% of Americans.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8160058.stm | work=BBC News | title=Q&A: US healthcare reform | date=March 22, 2010 | accessdate=April 23, 2010}}</ref><ref>http://english.aljazeera.net/focus/2010/03/20103224751123371.html</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezra-klein/2010/03/health-care_reform_is_now_law.html | work=The Washington Post | title=Health-care reform is now law}}</ref>
** 14 states (], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]) announce plans to sue the federal government over the ].<ref name="PPACA Suits">{{cite web |url=http://blog.heritage.org/2011/01/17/list-of-states-suing-over-obamacare/ |title=List of 27 States Suing Over Obamacare |date=2011-01-27 |publisher=The Heritage Foundation}}</ref> ** 14 states (], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]) announce plans to sue the federal government over the ].<ref name="PPACA Suits">{{cite web |url=http://blog.heritage.org/2011/01/17/list-of-states-suing-over-obamacare/ |title=List of 27 States Suing Over Obamacare |date=2011-01-27 |publisher=The Heritage Foundation}}</ref>
* March 28&ndash;March 30 &ndash; Nine people thought to be ] ] members are arrested in ], ], and ] for their alleged involvement in a plot to kill police officers and possibly civilians using explosives and/or firearms.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://abcnews.go.com/US/militia-members-plead-guilty-detroit-court/story?id=10251918 |title=Several of the Hutaree Militia Members Entered Not Guilty Pleas |author=Emily Friedman |author2=Tahman Bradley |work=ABC News |date=March 31, 2010}}</ref> * ]&ndash;] &ndash; Nine people thought to be ] ] members are arrested in ], ], and ] for their alleged involvement in a plot to kill police officers and possibly civilians using explosives and/or firearms.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://abcnews.go.com/US/militia-members-plead-guilty-detroit-court/story?id=10251918 |title=Several of the Hutaree Militia Members Entered Not Guilty Pleas |author=Emily Friedman |author2=Tahman Bradley |work=ABC News |date=March 31, 2010}}</ref>


=== April === === April ===
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* April 1 &ndash; Official tabulation of the ] begins.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://2010.census.gov/2010census/ |title=2010 Census |publisher=2010.census.gov |date= |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> * ] &ndash; Official tabulation of the ] begins.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://2010.census.gov/2010census/ |title=2010 Census |publisher=2010.census.gov |date= |accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref>
* April 5 * ]
** A coal mine owned by ] in ] ], killing at least 25 miners.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-west-virginia-mine7-2010apr07,0,1915588.story | work=Los Angeles Times | first1=David | last1=Zucchino | first2=Bob | last2=Drogin | title=Poisonous gases bring search for missing miners to standstill | date=April 7, 2010}}</ref> ** A coal mine owned by ] in ] ], killing at least 25 miners.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-west-virginia-mine7-2010apr07,0,1915588.story | work=Los Angeles Times | first1=David | last1=Zucchino | first2=Bob | last2=Drogin | title=Poisonous gases bring search for missing miners to standstill | date=April 7, 2010}}</ref>
** ] joins the 14 other states suing the federal government over the ].<ref name="PPACA Suits"/> ** ] joins the 14 other states suing the federal government over the ].<ref name="PPACA Suits"/>
* April 5&ndash;April 20 &ndash; ]: ] delivers a ] to the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts131/main/index.html |title=STS-131 |publisher=NASA |accessdate=2010-08-07}}</ref> * ]&ndash;] &ndash; ]: ] delivers a ] to the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts131/main/index.html |title=STS-131 |publisher=NASA |accessdate=2010-08-07}}</ref>
* April 6 &ndash; ] becomes the 16th state to sue the federal government over the ].<ref name="PPACA Suits"/> * ] &ndash; ] becomes the 16th state to sue the federal government over the ].<ref name="PPACA Suits"/>
* April 13 &ndash; ] becomes the 17th state to sue the federal government over the ].<ref name="PPACA Suits"/> * ] &ndash; ] becomes the 17th state to sue the federal government over the ].<ref name="PPACA Suits"/>
* April 15 &ndash; President Barack Obama delivers a ]. He commits to increasing NASA funding by $6 billion over five years and completing the design of a new heavy-lift launch vehicle by 2015 and to begin construction thereafter. He also predicts a U.S. crewed orbital Mars mission by the mid-2030s. * ] &ndash; President Barack Obama delivers a ]. He commits to increasing NASA funding by $6 billion over five years and completing the design of a new heavy-lift launch vehicle by 2015 and to begin construction thereafter. He also predicts a U.S. crewed orbital Mars mission by the mid-2030s.
* April 20 * ]
** An ] occurs at the '']'' oil rig, killing 11 workers, causing the rig to sink two days later and initiating a massive ] in the ]; this environmental disaster is now considered the largest in U.S. history.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/28/us/28flow.html | work=The New York Times | title=Estimates Suggest Spill Is Biggest in U.S. History | date=May 27, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/National-Wildlife/Birds/Archives/2010/Oil-Spill-Birds.aspx |title="Bird Habitats Threatened by Oil Spill" from ''National Wildlife'' |publisher=National Wildlife Federation |date=2010-04-30 |accessdate=2010-05-03}}</ref><ref name=cbs300410>{{cite video| url = http://wcco.com/video/?id=78277| title = Gulf Oil Slick Endangering Ecology| publisher = CBS Broadcasting | medium = web streaming| date = 2010-04-30| accessdate = 2010-05-01}}</ref> ** An ] occurs at the '']'' oil rig, killing 11 workers, causing the rig to sink two days later and initiating a massive ] in the ]; this environmental disaster is now considered the largest in U.S. history.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/28/us/28flow.html | work=The New York Times | title=Estimates Suggest Spill Is Biggest in U.S. History | date=May 27, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/National-Wildlife/Birds/Archives/2010/Oil-Spill-Birds.aspx |title="Bird Habitats Threatened by Oil Spill" from ''National Wildlife'' |publisher=National Wildlife Federation |date=2010-04-30 |accessdate=2010-05-03}}</ref><ref name=cbs300410>{{cite video| url = http://wcco.com/video/?id=78277| title = Gulf Oil Slick Endangering Ecology| publisher = CBS Broadcasting | medium = web streaming| date = 2010-04-30| accessdate = 2010-05-01}}</ref>
** ] becomes the 18th state to sue the federal government over the ].<ref name="PPACA Suits"/> ** ] becomes the 18th state to sue the federal government over the ].<ref name="PPACA Suits"/>
* April 22 &ndash; A ] is launched from ] on mission ]. * ] &ndash; A ] is launched from ] on mission ].
* April 23 &ndash; Arizona Governor ] signs the ] that is the broadest and strictest anti-] measure in decades.<ref name="nyt-az-law">{{cite news | url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/24/us/politics/24immig.html?ref=us | title=U.S.'s Toughest Immigration Law Is Signed in Arizona | author=Archibold, Randal C. | newspaper=] | date=April 24, 2010 | page=1}}</ref> It receives national and international attention and has spurred considerable controversy.<ref name=CNN_LA_boycott>{{cite news | url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/05/13/los.angeles.arizona.boycott/index.html | title=Los Angeles approves Arizona business boycott | publisher=CNN | date=May 13, 2010}}</ref> * ] &ndash; Arizona Governor ] signs the ] that is the broadest and strictest anti-] measure in decades.<ref name="nyt-az-law">{{cite news | url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/24/us/politics/24immig.html?ref=us | title=U.S.'s Toughest Immigration Law Is Signed in Arizona | author=Archibold, Randal C. | newspaper=] | date=April 24, 2010 | page=1}}</ref> It receives national and international attention and has spurred considerable controversy.<ref name=CNN_LA_boycott>{{cite news | url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/05/13/los.angeles.arizona.boycott/index.html | title=Los Angeles approves Arizona business boycott | publisher=CNN | date=May 13, 2010}}</ref>


=== May === === May ===
* May 1 &ndash; ]: ] fails to go off in ], ]. * ] &ndash; ]: ] fails to go off in ], ].
* May 6 &ndash; The "]" occurs at the ], temporarily depleting 1,000 points off of the ]. It is the largest intra-day fall ever. * ] &ndash; The "]" occurs at the ], temporarily depleting 1,000 points off of the ]. It is the largest intra-day fall ever.
* May 14 &ndash; Three states (], ], and ]) join the other 18 states that are suing the federal government over the ].<ref name="PPACA Suits"/> * ] &ndash; Three states (], ], and ]) join the other 18 states that are suing the federal government over the ].<ref name="PPACA Suits"/>


=== June === === June ===
* June 18 &ndash; The ] is introduced in the ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cnbc.com/id/37790228 |title=Power Trip: Lawmakers Propose US 'Kill Switch' for Internet |author=Cindy Perman |date=June 18, 2010 |publisher=CNBC}}</ref> * ] &ndash; The ] is introduced in the ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cnbc.com/id/37790228 |title=Power Trip: Lawmakers Propose US 'Kill Switch' for Internet |author=Cindy Perman |date=June 18, 2010 |publisher=CNBC}}</ref>
* June 19 &ndash; ] announces it will raise the ] against the ] after the ] announces it will penalize China unless it does so, causing widely imported Chinese goods to the United States to become more expensive, and to raise demand for US goods.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN19415384920100619 |title=For US, yuan talk is good, action is better |publisher=Reuters |date=June 19, 2010 |first=Emily |last=Kaiser}}</ref> * ] &ndash; ] announces it will raise the ] against the ] after the ] announces it will penalize China unless it does so, causing widely imported Chinese goods to the United States to become more expensive, and to raise demand for US goods.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN19415384920100619 |title=For US, yuan talk is good, action is better |publisher=Reuters |date=June 19, 2010 |first=Emily |last=Kaiser}}</ref>
* June 28 &ndash; The ] rounds up ten suspects alleged to have participated in the ], a multi-year effort by the ]n ] to infiltrate the U.S.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/29/world/europe/29spy.html |work=The New York Times |title=In Ordinary Lives, U.S. Sees the Work of Russian Agents |author=Scott Shane |author2=Charlie Savage |date=June 28, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/06/28/4577421-ten-arrested-accused-of-spying-for-russia |title=Ten arrested, accused of spying for Russia |date=June 28, 2010 |work=First Read (NBC News)}}</ref> * ] &ndash; The ] rounds up ten suspects alleged to have participated in the ], a multi-year effort by the ]n ] to infiltrate the U.S.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/29/world/europe/29spy.html |work=The New York Times |title=In Ordinary Lives, U.S. Sees the Work of Russian Agents |author=Scott Shane |author2=Charlie Savage |date=June 28, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/06/28/4577421-ten-arrested-accused-of-spying-for-russia |title=Ten arrested, accused of spying for Russia |date=June 28, 2010 |work=First Read (NBC News)}}</ref>


=== July === === July ===
* July 1 &ndash; ] bans go into effect in ], ], ], and ].<ref>http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113078186</ref> * ] &ndash; ] bans go into effect in ], ], ], and ].<ref>http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113078186</ref>
* July 8 &ndash; ]: Ten people uncovered by the ] as ]n spies plead guilty in court to conspiracy to act as foreign agents.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/us_and_canada/10563622.stm |title=Russia spies plead guilty in US amid swap rumours |date=July 8, 2010 |work=BBC News}}</ref> * ] &ndash; ]: Ten people uncovered by the ] as ]n spies plead guilty in court to conspiracy to act as foreign agents.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/us_and_canada/10563622.stm |title=Russia spies plead guilty in US amid swap rumours |date=July 8, 2010 |work=BBC News}}</ref>
* July 9 &ndash; ]: The Russian spies are deported from the United States in exchange for four people imprisoned for alleged contact with Western intelligence bodies.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLDE6680KB20100709 | work=Reuters | title=Russia, U.S. swap 14 in Cold War-style spy exchange | date=July 9, 2010}}</ref> * ] &ndash; ]: The Russian spies are deported from the United States in exchange for four people imprisoned for alleged contact with Western intelligence bodies.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLDE6680KB20100709 | work=Reuters | title=Russia, U.S. swap 14 in Cold War-style spy exchange | date=July 9, 2010}}</ref>
* July 15 &ndash; The ] is stopped for the first time, 86 days after oil started leaking into the ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/07/15/business/main6682063.shtml |title=BP Shares Surge after Cap Stops Oil Flow |work=CBS News |date=July 15, 2010}}</ref> * ] &ndash; The ] is stopped for the first time, 86 days after oil started leaking into the ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/07/15/business/main6682063.shtml |title=BP Shares Surge after Cap Stops Oil Flow |work=CBS News |date=July 15, 2010}}</ref>
* July 21 &ndash; The ] is signed into law by ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:HR04173:@@@L&summ2=m&#major%20actions | title=Bill Summary & Status - 111th Congress (2009 - 2010) - H.R.4173 - All Information - THOMAS (Library of Congress)| publisher=Library of Congress | accessdate=July 22, 2010}}</ref> * ] &ndash; The ] is signed into law by ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:HR04173:@@@L&summ2=m&#major%20actions | title=Bill Summary & Status - 111th Congress (2009 - 2010) - H.R.4173 - All Information - THOMAS (Library of Congress)| publisher=Library of Congress | accessdate=July 22, 2010}}</ref>
* July 24 &ndash; A dam in ] collapses due to stress following heavy rain causing massive flooding along the ] and in the city of ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/25/us/25dam.html |title=Iowa Dam Ruptures Under Torrential Rain |work=The New York Times |date=July 24, 2010 |author=Christina Capecchi}}</ref> * ] &ndash; A dam in ] collapses due to stress following heavy rain causing massive flooding along the ] and in the city of ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/25/us/25dam.html |title=Iowa Dam Ruptures Under Torrential Rain |work=The New York Times |date=July 24, 2010 |author=Christina Capecchi}}</ref>


=== August === === August ===
* August 4 * ]
** Forty US ]s announce plans to give half of their wealth to ]s.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100804-712388.html |title=Oracle's Ellison, 40 Billionaires Pledge Wealth To Charity |first1=Shelly |last1=Banjo |first2=Rob |last2=Guth |date=August 4, 2010 |work=The Wall Street Journal}}</ref> ** Forty US ]s announce plans to give half of their wealth to ]s.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100804-712388.html |title=Oracle's Ellison, 40 Billionaires Pledge Wealth To Charity |first1=Shelly |last1=Banjo |first2=Rob |last2=Guth |date=August 4, 2010 |work=The Wall Street Journal}}</ref>
** ], the voter initiative amendment to the ] that eliminated "the right of same sex couples to marry", is ruled unconstitutional by Judge ] of the ]. The case, '']'', may eventually require the ] to determine whether gays and lesbians have a right to marry.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/04/prop-8-overturned-gay-mar_n_671018.html |title=Prop 8 OVERTURNED: Gay Marriage Ban Struck Down In California |work=The Huffington Post|author=Sam Stein|date=August 4, 2010}}</ref> ** ], the voter initiative amendment to the ] that eliminated "the right of same sex couples to marry", is ruled unconstitutional by Judge ] of the ]. The case, '']'', may eventually require the ] to determine whether gays and lesbians have a right to marry.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/04/prop-8-overturned-gay-mar_n_671018.html |title=Prop 8 OVERTURNED: Gay Marriage Ban Struck Down In California |work=The Huffington Post|author=Sam Stein|date=August 4, 2010}}</ref>
* August 7 &ndash; Former Solicitor General of the United States ] is sworn in as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38591634 |title=Senate Kagan sworn in as Supreme Court justice: She won't be formally installed as a justice until October 1|author=Julie Hirschfeld Davis|date=Audust 5, 2010|agency=Associated Press|accessdate=August 7, 2010}}</ref> * ] &ndash; Former Solicitor General of the United States ] is sworn in as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38591634 |title=Senate Kagan sworn in as Supreme Court justice: She won't be formally installed as a justice until Oct. 1|author=Julie Hirschfeld Davis|date=Audust 5, 2010|agency=Associated Press|accessdate=August 7, 2010}}</ref>
* August 19 &ndash; ]: The last U.S. combat troops leave Iraq.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/18/AR2010081805644.html |work=The Washington Post |title=Operation Iraqi Freedom ends as last combat soldiers leave Baghdad|first=Ernesto|last=Londoño|date=August 19, 2010}}</ref> * ] &ndash; ]: The last U.S. combat troops leave Iraq.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/18/AR2010081805644.html |work=The Washington Post |title=Operation Iraqi Freedom ends as last combat soldiers leave Baghdad|first=Ernesto|last=Londoño|date=August 19, 2010}}</ref>
* August 31 &ndash; ]: ] ] declares an end to combat operations in Iraq.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/01/world/01military.html |title=Obama Declares an End to Combat Mission in Iraq|work=The New York Times|date=August 31, 2010 |first1=Helene|last1=Cooper|first2=Sheryl Gay|last2=Stolberg}}</ref> * ] &ndash; ]: ] ] declares an end to combat operations in Iraq.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/01/world/01military.html |title=Obama Declares an End to Combat Mission in Iraq|work=The New York Times|date=August 31, 2010 |first1=Helene|last1=Cooper|first2=Sheryl Gay|last2=Stolberg}}</ref>


=== September === === September ===
]]] ]]]
* September 1 &ndash; ] takes three hostages at the ] headquarters. The standoff ends when Lee is fatally shot. None of the hostages are harmed.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/17/AR2010091706631.html |author=Dan Morse |work=The Washington Post |date=September 18, 2010 |title=James J. Lee told Discovery hostages: 'Today is a good day to die'}}</ref> * ] &ndash; ] takes three hostages at the ] headquarters. The standoff ends when Lee is fatally shot. None of the hostages are harmed.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/17/AR2010091706631.html |author=Dan Morse |work=The Washington Post |date=September 18, 2010 |title=James J. Lee told Discovery hostages: 'Today is a good day to die'}}</ref>
* September 2 * ]
** Another oil rig explodes and catches fire in the ]. 13 workers that were on the rig were rescued from the water. It has been reported the rig was not in production of oil or natural gas at the time of the explosion. It is reported that no hazardous materials have entered the waters of the Gulf.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-09-02-oil-rig-explosion_N.htm?csp=34news |title=Gulf platform explodes in flames; 13 rescued |newspaper=USA Today |date=September 3, 2010 |author=Alan Levin |author2=Julie Schmit}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/09/02/louisiana.oil.platform.explosion/index.html?iref=allsearch | work=CNN | title=Fire out, no sheen visible at Gulf oil platform | date=September 3, 2010}}</ref> ** Another oil rig explodes and catches fire in the ]. 13 workers that were on the rig were rescued from the water. It has been reported the rig was not in production of oil or natural gas at the time of the explosion. It is reported that no hazardous materials have entered the waters of the Gulf.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-09-02-oil-rig-explosion_N.htm?csp=34news |title=Gulf platform explodes in flames; 13 rescued |newspaper=USA Today |date=September 3, 2010 |author=Alan Levin |author2=Julie Schmit}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/09/02/louisiana.oil.platform.explosion/index.html?iref=allsearch | work=CNN | title=Fire out, no sheen visible at Gulf oil platform | date=September 3, 2010}}</ref>
** U.S. launches direct negotiations between ] and the ] in ], United States.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/03/world/middleeast/03diplo.html |title=Settlements in West Bank Are Clouding Peace Talks |date=2010-09-02 |work=The New York Times |author=Landler, Mark |author2=Cooper, Helene}}</ref> ** U.S. launches direct negotiations between ] and the ] in ], United States.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/03/world/middleeast/03diplo.html |title=Settlements in West Bank Are Clouding Peace Talks |date=2010-09-02 |work=The New York Times |author=Landler, Mark |author2=Cooper, Helene}}</ref>
* September 6 &ndash; The ], the most costly ] in ] state history begins west of ]. * ] &ndash; The ], the most costly ] in ] state history begins west of ].
* September 9 &ndash; A ] ] destroys 53 homes and damages 120 others. 7 people die, 20 are injured, 6 are still missing.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.marketwatch.com/story/seven-dead-after-calif-explosion-fire-reports-2010-09-12?reflink=MW_news_stmp |title=Seven are dead, 6 missing after California gas-line explosion |date=September 12, 2010 |work=MarketWatch}}</ref> * ] &ndash; A ] ] destroys 53 homes and damages 120 others. 7 people die, 20 are injured, 6 are still missing.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.marketwatch.com/story/seven-dead-after-calif-explosion-fire-reports-2010-09-12?reflink=MW_news_stmp |title=Seven are dead, 6 missing after California gas-line explosion |date=September 12, 2010 |work=MarketWatch}}</ref>
* September 11 * ]
** The ] is awarded for the first time since the ]; US Army Staff Sergeant ] received the medal for his actions during the ] ** The ] is awarded for the first time since the ]; US Army Staff Sergeant ] received the medal for his actions during the ]
** ] that the ] will not burn the ], 'now not, not ever ** ] that the ] will not burn the ], 'now not, not ever
* September 16 &ndash; A severe storm in the ] drenches the city streets, uproots trees, and spawns two tornadoes.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/18/authorities-2-tornadoes-s_n_722031.html | work=Huffington Post | title=Authorities: 2 Tornadoes Struck NYC During Storm | date=September 18, 2010}}</ref> A woman is killed by a falling tree in ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2010/09/16/possible-tornado-rocks-brooklyn-queens-and-staten-island/ |title=Possible Tornado Rocks NYC |work=Metropolis |date=September 16, 2010 |author=Tamer El-Ghobashy |author2=Chris Herring}}</ref> * ] &ndash; A severe storm in the ] drenches the city streets, uproots trees, and spawns two tornadoes.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/18/authorities-2-tornadoes-s_n_722031.html | work=Huffington Post | title=Authorities: 2 Tornadoes Struck NYC During Storm | date=September 18, 2010}}</ref> A woman is killed by a falling tree in ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2010/09/16/possible-tornado-rocks-brooklyn-queens-and-staten-island/ |title=Possible Tornado Rocks NYC |work=Metropolis |date=September 16, 2010 |author=Tamer El-Ghobashy |author2=Chris Herring}}</ref>
* September 21 &ndash; The ] strikes down a bill that would end the controversial ] with a vote of 56–43, almost completely along party lines.<ref>http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_gays_military</ref> * ] &ndash; The ] strikes down a bill that would end the controversial ] with a vote of 56–43, almost completely along party lines.<ref>http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_gays_military</ref>
* September 23 &ndash; The United States and other western nations including ], ], ], ], ] and ] walk out of the ] following claims by the ] ] that the "majority of the American people as well as most nations and politicians around the world" say that the ] were the work of the ] trying to protect ].<ref></ref><ref>{{cite news | url = http://edition.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/09/23/un.ahmadinejad.walkouts/ | work=CNN | title=U.N. delegates walk out during Iranian president's speech | date=September 23, 2010}}</ref> * ] &ndash; The United States and other western nations including ], ], ], ], ] and ] walk out of the ] following claims by the ] ] that the "majority of the American people as well as most nations and politicians around the world" say that the ] were the work of the ] trying to protect ].<ref></ref><ref>{{cite news | url = http://edition.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/09/23/un.ahmadinejad.walkouts/ | work=CNN | title=U.N. delegates walk out during Iranian president's speech | date=September 23, 2010}}</ref>
* September 30 &ndash; ] bans text messaging for all drivers. Massachusetts is the 29th U.S. state to enact a text messaging while driving ban. Violators may be fined $100.<ref>http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=100702_Safe_Driving_Legislation&csid=Agov3</ref> * ] &ndash; ] bans text messaging for all drivers. Massachusetts is the 29th U.S. state to enact a text messaging while driving ban. Violators may be fined $100.<ref>http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=100702_Safe_Driving_Legislation&csid=Agov3</ref>


=== October === === October ===
* October 1 &ndash; ] resigns as ] to run for ]. Senior Advisor ] takes over his duties temporarily until a permanent replacement is announced.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-11453414 |title=White House 'enforcer' Rahm Emanuel quits post |work=BBC News |date=October 1, 2010}}</ref> * ] &ndash; ] resigns as ] to run for ]. Senior Advisor ] takes over his duties temporarily until a permanent replacement is announced.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-11453414 |title=White House 'enforcer' Rahm Emanuel quits post |work=BBC News |date=October 1, 2010}}</ref>
* October 13 &ndash; ] ] declares ] unconstitutional and temporarily ends the policy. The ] immediately appeals the ruling as is required when a federal judge rules on a national law.<ref>http://www.neontommy.com/news/2010/10/true-colors-flying-after-judge-orders-dont-ask-dont-tell-injunction</ref> * ] &ndash; ] ] declares ] unconstitutional and temporarily ends the policy. The ] immediately appeals the ruling as is required when a federal judge rules on a national law.<ref>http://www.neontommy.com/news/2010/10/true-colors-flying-after-judge-orders-dont-ask-dont-tell-injunction</ref>
* October 19 &ndash; A US Federal Judge strikes down the appeal of the Department of Justice. The US Military begins accepting applications for gay service members. ] temporarily ends. * ] &ndash; A US Federal Judge strikes down the appeal of the Department of Justice. The US Military begins accepting applications for gay service members. ] temporarily ends.
* October 20 &ndash; ]'s administration announces it will also appeal the judge's ruling on the constitutionally of ] even though Obama announced earlier in the year that he wished to end the policy. * ] &ndash; ]'s administration announces it will also appeal the judge's ruling on the constitutionally of ] even though Obama announced earlier in the year that he wished to end the policy.
* October 26 &ndash; A US Federal Judge orders ] to shut down after they ruled that the website's ability to share music for free was illegal and violated copyright laws. * ] &ndash; A US Federal Judge orders ] to shut down after they ruled that the website's ability to share music for free was illegal and violated copyright laws.
* October 29 &ndash; President ] confirms that two packages sent to the US from ] were filled with explosives. * ] &ndash; President ] confirms that two packages sent to the US from ] were filled with explosives.


=== November === === November ===
]'s ] begins releasing ]]] ]: ]'s ] begins releasing ]]]
* November 1 &ndash; The ] stays Judge Virginia Phillips' injunction on "]" pending appeal.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/02/us/02military.html |title=Military Policy on Gays to Stand, Pending Appeal |author=John Schwartz |date=2010-11-01 |accessdate=2010-11-03 |work=New York Times}}</ref> * ] &ndash; The ] stays Judge Virginia Phillips' injunction on "]" pending appeal.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/02/us/02military.html |title=Military Policy on Gays to Stand, Pending Appeal |author=John Schwartz |date=2010-11-01 |accessdate=2010-11-03 |work=New York Times}}</ref>
* November 2 &ndash; ]: The ] keep control of the ], but the ] gain 6 seats, reducing the Democrats' majority. The Republicans gain control of ] with a gain of at least 64 seats, making it the largest seat change for any party since the ] and the largest for any midterm since the ]. Republicans also win a majority of ], adding 12 to the other 11 who won their reelection bids. Republicans also win a majority of ]. * ] &ndash; ]: The ] keep control of the ], but the ] gain 6 seats, reducing the Democrats' majority. The Republicans gain control of ] with a gain of at least 64 seats, making it the largest seat change for any party since the ] and the largest for any midterm since the ]. Republicans also win a majority of ], adding 12 to the other 11 who won their reelection bids. Republicans also win a majority of ].
* November 4 &ndash; The ] announces it will buy $600 billion in ] to encourage economic growth. * ] &ndash; The ] announces it will buy $600 billion in ] to encourage economic growth.
* November 8 &ndash; An unexplained plume, seemingly from a "mystery missile", near ] makes national headlines.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/11/09/california.contrails/index.html?hpt=C2 | work=CNN | title=Pentagon can't explain apparent mystery plume off California coast | date=November 10, 2010}}</ref> It is later determined to be the ] of a commercial jet<ref>{{cite web |url=http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/air-scare-military-officials-baffled-mystery-missile/story?id=12105074 |title=Pentagon Says 'Mystery Missile' Was a Plane |date=November 10, 2010 |work=ABC News}}</ref> as similar photos appear the next day coinciding with daily commercial flights.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/11/10/blogger-solved-california-missile-mystery/ |title=Blogger Believes Webcam Image Solves 'Missile' Mystery |work=FoxNews.com |date=November 10, 2010}}</ref> * ] &ndash; An unexplained plume, seemingly from a "mystery missile", near ] makes national headlines.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/11/09/california.contrails/index.html?hpt=C2 | work=CNN | title=Pentagon can't explain apparent mystery plume off California coast | date=November 10, 2010}}</ref> It is later determined to be the ] of a commercial jet<ref>{{cite web |url=http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/air-scare-military-officials-baffled-mystery-missile/story?id=12105074 |title=Pentagon Says 'Mystery Missile' Was a Plane |date=November 10, 2010 |work=ABC News}}</ref> as similar photos appear the next day coinciding with daily commercial flights.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/11/10/blogger-solved-california-missile-mystery/ |title=Blogger Believes Webcam Image Solves 'Missile' Mystery |work=FoxNews.com |date=November 10, 2010}}</ref>
* November 9 * ]
** The ] Board of Supervisors bans ] toys, served by ] on obesity concerns.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/11/09/california.fast.food.ban/index.html | work=CNN | title=San Francisco bans Happy Meals with toys | date=November 10, 2010}}</ref> ** The ] Board of Supervisors bans ] toys, served by ] on obesity concerns.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/11/09/california.fast.food.ban/index.html | work=CNN | title=San Francisco bans Happy Meals with toys | date=November 10, 2010}}</ref>
** A ] makes an emergency landing in ] after smoke was reported in the cabin.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/11/09/boeing.dreamliner.emergency/index.html | work=CNN | title=Boeing Dreamliner makes emergency landing during test flight | date=November 10, 2010}}</ref> ** A ] makes an emergency landing in ] after smoke was reported in the cabin.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/11/09/boeing.dreamliner.emergency/index.html | work=CNN | title=Boeing Dreamliner makes emergency landing during test flight | date=November 10, 2010}}</ref>
* November 10 * ]
** ] and ] ban the alcoholic energy drink ]. New York bans it a few days later.<ref>http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/washington-state-ban-loko/story?id=12110590</ref><ref>http://channel6newsonline.com/2010/11/four-loko-alcoholic-energy-drinks-banned-from-new-york/</ref> ** ] and ] ban the alcoholic energy drink ]. New York bans it a few days later.<ref>http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/washington-state-ban-loko/story?id=12110590</ref><ref>http://channel6newsonline.com/2010/11/four-loko-alcoholic-energy-drinks-banned-from-new-york/</ref>
** The chairmen of the ] issue a controversial draft report proposing cuts in funding, tax increases, and other changes to reduce the ].<ref>{{cite news |first=Lori |last=Montgomery |date=November 11, 2010 |title=Deficit panel leaders propose curbs on Social Security, major cuts in spending, tax breaks |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/10/AR2010111004029.html |work=] |accessdate=November 11, 2010}}</ref> ** The chairmen of the ] issue a controversial draft report proposing cuts in funding, tax increases, and other changes to reduce the ].<ref>{{cite news |first=Lori |last=Montgomery |date=November 11, 2010 |title=Deficit panel leaders propose curbs on Social Security, major cuts in spending, tax breaks |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/10/AR2010111004029.html |work=] |accessdate=November 11, 2010}}</ref>
* November 12 &ndash; The ] refuses to intervene on the controversial ] policy while it is on appeal in the ].<ref>http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1110/45046.html</ref> * ] &ndash; The ] refuses to intervene on the controversial ] policy while it is on appeal in the ].<ref>http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1110/45046.html</ref>
* November 17 &ndash; ]''':''' Republican incumbent ] wins the ], defeating the ] favorite, ], and becoming the first Senate ] winner since 1954.<ref>http://www.npr.org/2010/11/17/131391244/ap-murkowski-wins-alaska-senate-race</ref> * ] &ndash; ]''':''' Republican incumbent ] wins the ], defeating the ] favorite, ], and becoming the first Senate ] winner since 1954.<ref>http://www.npr.org/2010/11/17/131391244/ap-murkowski-wins-alaska-senate-race</ref>
* November 18 &ndash; ] returns to trading on the ] after declaring ] in July 2009, 16 months earlier. * ] &ndash; ] returns to trading on the ] after declaring ] in July 2009, 16 months earlier.
* November 19 &ndash; ], a common pain medication, is removed from the market at the request of the U.S. ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/19/fda.removes.drug/index.html?hpt=T1 |title=FDA pulls common pain med off the market |date=2010-11-19 |work=CNN}}</ref> * ] &ndash; ], a common pain medication, is removed from the market at the request of the U.S. ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/19/fda.removes.drug/index.html?hpt=T1 |title=FDA pulls common pain med off the market |date=2010-11-19 |work=CNN}}</ref>
* November 28 &ndash; ]: ] publicly releases the first of thousands of confidential documents sent by U.S. diplomats. * ] &ndash; ]: ] publicly releases the first of thousands of confidential documents sent by U.S. diplomats.
* November 30 &ndash; ] holds a ceremony at its ] plant to introduce the first ] ] off the assembly line.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/01/business/energy-environment/01volt.html?ref=automobiles |title=G.M. to Hire 1,000 to Engineer More Electric Cars |author=Bill Vlasic |work=] |date=2010-11-30 |accessdate=2010-11-30}}</ref> * ] &ndash; ] holds a ceremony at its ] plant to introduce the first ] ] off the assembly line.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/01/business/energy-environment/01volt.html?ref=automobiles |title=G.M. to Hire 1,000 to Engineer More Electric Cars |author=Bill Vlasic |work=] |date=2010-11-30 |accessdate=2010-11-30}}</ref>


=== December === === December ===
* December 2 &ndash; The ] passes {{USBill|111|H.R.|4853}} that extends tax cuts for families making under $250,000, but raises taxes on those making over that amount with a 234–188 vote.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.latimes.com/sc-dc-house-tax-vote-20101202,0,3476616.story |title=House OKs extension of tax cuts for some Americans |newspaper=The LA Times |date=2010-12-02 |author=Michael A. Memoli}}</ref> * ] &ndash; The ] passes {{USBill|111|H.R.|4853}} that extends tax cuts for families making under $250,000, but raises taxes on those making over that amount with a 234–188 vote.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.latimes.com/sc-dc-house-tax-vote-20101202,0,3476616.story |title=House OKs extension of tax cuts for some Americans |newspaper=The LA Times |date=2010-12-02 |author=Michael A. Memoli}}</ref>
* December 3 &ndash; ] lands at ], completing the first mission of the ]. * ] &ndash; ] lands at ], completing the first mission of the ].
* December 4 &ndash; The ] rejects {{USBill|111|H.R.|4853}} with a vote of 53–36.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/04/AR2010120403716.html |title=Senate blocks extension of Bush-era tax cuts |newspaper=The Washington Post |author=Shailagh Murray |date=2010-12-05}}</ref> * ] &ndash; The ] rejects {{USBill|111|H.R.|4853}} with a vote of 53–36.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/04/AR2010120403716.html |title=Senate blocks extension of Bush-era tax cuts |newspaper=The Washington Post |author=Shailagh Murray |date=2010-12-05}}</ref>
* December 5 &ndash; President ] begins negotiating with ] and comes up with a bill that would let all ] remain in effect for two years and extends ] for another 13 months. * ] &ndash; President ] begins negotiating with ] and comes up with a bill that would let all ] remain in effect for two years and extends ] for another 13 months.
* December 13 &ndash; A ] ] rules that parts of the ], specifically the ] that would require all Americans to get ] by 2014, is ]. The ] is expected to appeal the ruling. The case may end up going to the ].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/12/13/health.care/index.html | work=CNN | title=Virginia judge rules health care mandate unconstitutional | date=December 13, 2010}}</ref> * ] &ndash; A ] ] rules that parts of the ], specifically the ] that would require all Americans to get ] by 2014, is ]. The ] is expected to appeal the ruling. The case may end up going to the ].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/12/13/health.care/index.html | work=CNN | title=Virginia judge rules health care mandate unconstitutional | date=December 13, 2010}}</ref>
* December 15 * ]
** The ] passes the Obama-GOP tax compromise with a vote of 81–19.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/12/15/tax.deal/index.html?hpt=T1 | work=CNN | title=Senate passes controversial tax cut deal | date=December 16, 2010}}</ref> ** The ] passes the Obama-GOP tax compromise with a vote of 81–19.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/12/15/tax.deal/index.html?hpt=T1 | work=CNN | title=Senate passes controversial tax cut deal | date=December 16, 2010}}</ref>
** The ] passes a stand-alone bill that repeals the controversial ] policy with a vote of 250–175.<ref>http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_gays_in_military;_ylt=AtOykRyxNHBGbxg0qQfeBQT9xg8F;_ylu=X3oDMTFiZjh1aDV2BHBvcwMxBHNlYwN5bl9icmVha2luZ19uZXdzBHNsawNicmVha2luZ25ld3M-</ref> ** The ] passes a stand-alone bill that repeals the controversial ] policy with a vote of 250–175.<ref>http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_gays_in_military;_ylt=AtOykRyxNHBGbxg0qQfeBQT9xg8F;_ylu=X3oDMTFiZjh1aDV2BHBvcwMxBHNlYwN5bl9icmVha2luZ19uZXdzBHNsawNicmVha2luZ25ld3M-</ref>
* December 16 * ]
** ] ] announces he will not have enough votes to pass a $1.1 trillion spending bill that would fund the federal government for fiscal year 2011.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/12/16/government.spending/index.html | work=CNN | title=Senate Democrats give up bid to pass .1 trillion spending bill | date=December 17, 2010}}</ref> ** ] ] announces he will not have enough votes to pass a $1.1 trillion spending bill that would fund the federal government for fiscal year 2011.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/12/16/government.spending/index.html | work=CNN | title=Senate Democrats give up bid to pass .1 trillion spending bill | date=December 17, 2010}}</ref>
** The ] passes the Obama-GOP tax compromise with a vote of 277-148. ** The ] passes the Obama-GOP tax compromise with a vote of 277-148.
* December 17 &ndash; President Obama signs the tax compromise bill, known as the ]. * ] &ndash; President Obama signs the tax compromise bill, known as the ].
* December 18 * ]
** The ] rejects discussion of the controversial ] from reaching the Senate floor with a vote of 55–45.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/12/18/dadt.dream.act/index.html?hpt=T1 | work=CNN | title=Senate passes 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal; DREAM Act fails | date=December 18, 2010}}</ref> ** The ] rejects discussion of the controversial ] from reaching the Senate floor with a vote of 55–45.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/12/18/dadt.dream.act/index.html?hpt=T1 | work=CNN | title=Senate passes 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal; DREAM Act fails | date=December 18, 2010}}</ref>
** The ] votes to repeal the controversial ] policy with a vote of 65–31. ** The ] votes to repeal the controversial ] policy with a vote of 65–31.
* December 21 * ]
** The results of the ] are released. The US population grows by 9.7% to 308 million, the smallest percentage increase since the ].<ref>http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php</ref> ** The results of the ] are released. The US population grows by 9.7% to 308 million, the smallest percentage increase since the ].<ref>http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php</ref>
** The ] passes new ] laws with a 3–2 vote.<ref>http://www.c-span.org/Events/FCC-Passes-Net-Neutrality-Proposal/10737418370/</ref> ** The ] passes new ] laws with a 3–2 vote.<ref>http://www.c-span.org/Events/FCC-Passes-Net-Neutrality-Proposal/10737418370/</ref>
** The ] passes a spending bill that will keep the federal government running through March 4, 2011.<ref>http://www.c-span.org/Events/Senate-Moves-START-Treaty-Forward/10737418372/</ref> ** The ] passes a spending bill that will keep the federal government running through March 4, 2011.<ref>http://www.c-span.org/Events/Senate-Moves-START-Treaty-Forward/10737418372/</ref>
* December 22 * ]
** President ] signs the ] repeal into law. ** President ] signs the ] repeal into law.
** The ] passes the ] with ] and a bill that would give free ] to ] first responders. ** The ] passes the ] with ] and a bill that would give free ] to ] first responders.
* December 31 &ndash; The ]'s ban on smoking in ]s goes into effect.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/04/08/navy-nixes-smoking-on-submarines/ | work=CNN | title=Navy nixes smoking on submarines | accessdate=April 23, 2010}}</ref> * ] &ndash; The ]'s ban on smoking in ]s goes into effect.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/04/08/navy-nixes-smoking-on-submarines/ | work=CNN | title=Navy nixes smoking on submarines | accessdate=April 23, 2010}}</ref>


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* December 13 &ndash; ], 22nd United States Ambassador to the United Nations (b. ]) * ] &ndash; ], 22nd United States Ambassador to the United Nations (b. ])
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* December 22 &ndash; ], radio and television announcer (b. ]) * ] &ndash; ], radio and television announcer (b. ])
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List of events

2010
in
the United States

Decades:
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Events in the year 2010 in the United States.

Incumbents

Events

January

Supporters of Republican candidate Scott Brown in Massachusetts' special election. Brown's victory in Massachusetts continued a pattern of conservative victories for public office and gave the GOP their 41st senator.

February

March

Obama signing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

April

The blazing remnants of the offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon

May

June

July

August

September

September 9: 2010 San Bruno pipeline explosion

October

November

November 28: Julian Assange's WikiLeaks begins releasing confidential U.S. diplomatic documents

December

Ongoing

Births in 2010

Deaths in 2010

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See also

References

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  73. "Pentagon Says 'Mystery Missile' Was a Plane". ABC News. November 10, 2010.
  74. "Blogger Believes Webcam Image Solves 'Missile' Mystery". FoxNews.com. November 10, 2010.
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  76. "Boeing Dreamliner makes emergency landing during test flight". CNN. November 10, 2010.
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  84. Michael A. Memoli (2010-12-02). "House OKs extension of tax cuts for some Americans". The LA Times.
  85. Shailagh Murray (2010-12-05). "Senate blocks extension of Bush-era tax cuts". The Washington Post.
  86. "Virginia judge rules health care mandate unconstitutional". CNN. December 13, 2010.
  87. "Senate passes controversial tax cut deal". CNN. December 16, 2010.
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  89. "Senate Democrats give up bid to pass .1 trillion spending bill". CNN. December 17, 2010.
  90. "Senate passes 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal; DREAM Act fails". CNN. December 18, 2010.
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  94. "Navy nixes smoking on submarines". CNN. Retrieved April 23, 2010.

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