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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1886, Father Edward J. Flanagan, founder of Boys Town (died 1948) was born. In 1903, Kenneth Clark, English historian and author (died 1983) was born. In 1910, Lien Gisolf, Dutch high jumper (died 1993) was born. In 1919, William F. Quinn, American lawyer (died 2006) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1957, Thierry Boutsen, Belgian race car driver and businessman was born. In 1961, Tim Watson, Australian footballer, coach, and journalist was born. In 1974, Jarno Trulli, Italian race car driver was born. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

A Dad Accused Him of Texting and Nearly Hitting His Family With His Car, But When Police Arrived They Quickly Found Out the Truth

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A Dad Accused Him of Texting and Nearly Hitting His Family With His Car, But When Police Arrived They Quickly Found Out the Truth

I'm so glad the police revealed the truth. The post A Dad Accused Him of Texting and Nearly Hitting His Family With His Car, But When Police Arrived They Quickly Found Out the Truth appeared first on TwistedSifter.

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Watchdog Report

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· Jul 7, 2026

DNA, Confessions…Death Penalty Push

A young man’s DNA on a rifle trigger, a stack of digital “confessions,” and a 33-hour manhunt now collide with a defense team determined to prove that what looks overwhelming on cable news may be far less certain in court. Story Snapshot Prosecutors say Tyler Robinson’s own DNA, words, and actions tie him to Charlie []

Slate

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· Jun 30, 2026

My Mom Told Me a Lie About My Dad All My Life. One Phone Call Uncovered the Startling Truth.

I feel like I'm on a sinking ship.

Nepal News

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· Jul 4, 2026

फरार दुई प्रतिवादी पक्राउ

कञ्चनपुर। कञ्चनपुर प्रहरीले विभिन्न मुद्दामा फरार रहेका दुई जना प्रतिवादीलाई शुक्रबार पक्राउ गरी फैसला कार्यान्वयनका लागि जिल्ला अदालत कञ्चनपुरमा उपस्थित गराएको छ। जिल्ला प्रहरी कार्यालयबाट खटिएको प्रहरी टोलीले बहुविवाह मुद्दामा दोषी ठहर भएका नरेशराम विक र पुनःचलनसम्बन्धी मुद्दामा दोषी ठहर भएकी कौशिला चन्दलाई पक्राउ गरेको हो। जिल्ला प्रहरी कार्यालयका प्रहरी नायब उपरीक्षक टेकबहादुर रावतका अनुसार []

TwistedSifter

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· Jun 28, 2026

Father Says Neighbor Called Police Over One Bedtime Shout, Waking His Son and Ruining the Night

He needs to start documenting every interaction with this lady. The post Father Says Neighbor Called Police Over One Bedtime Shout, Waking His Son and Ruining the Night appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 24, 2026

Monstrous boyfriend bludgeoned my daughter, 25, to death. Just two years later there's a very real possibility he could be back on the streets. How is this justice?

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The Age

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· Jul 13, 2026

Prosecution push for character and reputation evidence in Alan Jones trial

The disgraced broadcaster’s case may include witnesses testifying about his broader character, including some who declined to give police statements.

Law Enforcement Today

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· Jun 24, 2026

A Rock Nearly Took His Life. Now a Deputy Is Fighting Back

The attack was caught on camera and nearly cost a deputy his life. Now, the Tennessee lawman who survived the brutal assault is taking his fight to court.

CBC News

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· Jul 13, 2026

N.L. teen whose intimate photo was shared says error by RCMP prevented her from getting justice

It just hurts me, knowing that this could have went through, and that I could have got the justice I wanted, says a teenaged girl in N.L. who said an intimate photo of her was shared multiple times. But when a charge was eventually laid against a youth, the case was dismissed before it got to court.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jun 23, 2026

Fatal shooting near Acre follows reported threats around major crime case

Media reports said the victim was the father of a state witness in a major organized crime case, though authorities have not confirmed the alleged connection.

EL PAÍS

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· Jun 22, 2026

Held without evidence and handed to ICE: how police cooperation in Texas led to a Hispanic man’s arrest

A woman accused him of assaulting a child without proof. This single testimony led to the Mexican man’s detention and transfer to immigration authorities, who held him for two months

The West Australian

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· Jun 29, 2026

Kose Louis Michielsen: Alleged car burning an ‘act of retribution’ against cousin, wife’s infidelity

A man blinded by rage as he allegedly smashed the windows of his cousin’s car before dousing it in petrol and setting it alight has admitted in court it was ‘an act of retribution’ for sleeping with his wife.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Explosive new details rock Charlie Kirk murder case

CNN reporter Nick Watt discusses the Charlie Kirk murder case, in which the suspect’s ex-roommate and romantic partner reveals their texts. “Twiggs testified they messaged back and forth, he and Tyler Robinson, on the night, in the hours after Charlie Kirk was shot,” Mr Watt told Sky News Australia. “Apparently, Tyler Robinson cried a little bit and confirmed that he’d done it. He also said he wished he hadn’t. “It makes Tyler Robinson look pretty guilty.”

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 23, 2026

“She Pointed A Gun At Me”: Florida Parents Cuffed After Alleged Driveway Ambush Of Teen

A frantic string of 911 calls to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of two parents after a simple ride home spiraled into what deputies described as carpool chaos on Sunday. The victim, a 15-year-old Deltona resident, told authorities the entire situation started out as a favor for a friend. The teen [] “She Pointed A Gun At Me”: Florida Parents Cuffed After Alleged Driveway Ambush Of Teen

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

What did Lance Twiggs say in bombshell police interview video? New details revealed in Tyler Robinson hearing

Lance Twiggs’ police interview was played in court, revealing new details about Tyler Robinson and the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing.

The Real Deal

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· Jun 22, 2026

Witness tampering claim fuels Ostad brothers’ real estate feud

The legal fight between Steven Ostad and his brothers Michael and Edward is getting heated. An attorney for Steven accused his brothers of harassing and intimidating a key witness in the case through intermediaries. Counsel for the defendants rejected the allegations, calling them a desperate resort and “defamatory.” The brothers are battling for control of 10 rental properties and a lending arm called Flatiron Capital. The two older brothers, both former urologists, originally sued Steven in April 2025. They hoped to dissolve companies the three were partners in, but said Steven was standing in the way. They also accused him []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

The Root

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· Jun 23, 2026

Atlanta Falcons’ Xavier Watts Learned His Greatest Life Lesson From His Father’s Darkest Night

A father’s worst mistake turned into a son’s greatest motivation when Atlanta Falcons' player Xavier Watts' dad was shot in the spine and paralyzed.

CNN

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· Jul 9, 2026

Tyler Robinson said he “wishes he hadn’t done it,” roommate tells prosecutors

Lance Twiggs, former roommate of Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson, described in an interview shown in court how Robinson expressed remorse after Kirk’s death, testimony prosecutors could use to persuade a judge there is enough evidence to put Robinson on trial for the assassination of Kirk. CNN’s Nick Watt reports. #CNN #News

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 26, 2026

Pete Buttigieg Reveals Vile Bid to Frame Him as Danger to His Kids

Threads/GettyDemocratic star Pete Buttigieg is speaking out after an anonymous caller contacted Child Protective Services about his family and made horrific false accusations against the former transportation secretary. The unidentified caller claimed they had spoken to a woman who had met Buttigieg years ago, who claimed he had committed “unspeakable violent crimes” and warned his four-year-old twin children could still be at risk. The incident, which Buttigieg compared to a swatting incident, resulted in CPS workers and a police officer showing up at his door and putting his family through a shocking ordeal that required him to be supervised around his own children while the allegations were investigated. Read more at The Daily Beast.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 2, 2026

Inside the Andrew Little-Ray Chung disciplinary dispute: Police complaint, legal letters and private texts revealed

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KTLA 5

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· Jun 23, 2026

Family of boy, 15, shot dead by police seeks justice, claims officers mishandled mental health crisi

The family of a 15-year-old Orange County boy who was shot and killed by police are seeking justice and claiming the officers mishandled a mental health crisis response involving a teen. KTLA Orange County Bureau Chief Chip Yost reports. (June 23, 2026) Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

DNyuz

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· Jun 23, 2026

Austin Metcalf’s dad slams ‘moral decay of society’ as killer Karmelo Anthony mounts fresh freedom bid

Austin Metcalf’s dad blasted the “moral decay of society” as he scolded commentators for peddling falsehoods about his son’s murder – as convicted killer Karmelo Anthony gears up to mount a fresh freedom bid. Jeff Metcalf lashed out at “The View” co-host Sunny Hostin, who suggested the jury in the Texas trial shouldn’t have thrown []

Metro

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· Jul 2, 2026

‘I was coerced into living on my abuser’s drive – the judge didn’t believe me’

After Alice was abused by her husband, the Family Court dismissed her

Legit.ng

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· Jun 23, 2026

My father appeared at my graduation after years away, pointed the finger at my mom

Evans' graduation took an unexpected turn when a stranger revealed the truth about his father, shattering everything he believed about his family and identity.

People.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

Twins Were Suspects in College Student's Killing. Then One Went to Jail for His Brother’s Crime

After Richard Phan’s 2014 killing, prosecutors initially charged the wrong twin brother — a twist now explored in the Audible Original podcast 'Blood Will Tell'

Daily Express

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· Jul 3, 2026

Horror as 18-month-old boy dies inside hot car - 'dad thought he left him at day care'

The dad's fatal mistake only became apparent after he came back to collect his son.

The Tribune 242

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· Jul 9, 2026

Defence claims ‘lovemaking’, prosecutors say gunpoint rape

The defence called it consensual “lovemaking”. Prosecutors called it rape at gunpoint.

Crime Prevention Research Center

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· Jun 23, 2026

On Gun Radio Utah: The Shocking Truth about Australian Crime Rates

Dr. John Lott appeared on KNRS’s Gun Radio Utah to discuss an op-ed he co-authored with Australian Senator Malcolm Roberts, examining crime trends in Australia and challenging common claims about the effects of the country’s gun control laws. They also discussed how murders in the United States are highly concentrated in a small number of [] The post On Gun Radio Utah: The Shocking Truth about Australian Crime Rates appeared first on Crime Prevention Research Center.

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