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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1910, Lien Gisolf, Dutch high jumper (died 1993) was born. In 1919, William F. Quinn, American lawyer (died 2006) was born. In 1934, Wole Soyinka, Nigerian author, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1981, Martin Hurson Irish Republican Hunger Striker passed away. In 1983, Liu Xiang, Chinese hurdler was born. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2003, Wyatt Oleff, American actor was born. In 2013, Leonard Garment, American lawyer and public servant, 14th White House Counsel (born 1924) passed away. In 2017, Liu Xiaobo, Chinese literary critic, human rights activist (born 1955) passed away. 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.

Alleged rape victim recounts Paceville assault: ‘I woke up in a bush feeling a sharp pain’

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June 23, 2026

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Court hears how victim of alleged rape regained consciousness in a bush at Paceville beach to find aggressor standing behind her

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Salon

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· Jul 6, 2026

Time’s up for Graham Platner

The sexual assault allegations against Maine's Democratic Senate nominee are credible — and fatal to his candidacy

The Hill

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· Jul 9, 2026

Graham Platner drops out; left still victim-blaming 

The credible allegations of sexual assault leveled against him by his former girlfriend, Jenny Racicot, are a dealbreaker, and rightfully so.

Irish News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Nurse recalls moment IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands brought to hospital

In a new memoir, Liz Laird speaks of the fear that surrounded the hunger striker’s death and the night a teenage soldier aimed his gun at patients

Vermont Daily Chronicle

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· Jun 24, 2026

Suspect in retribution attack on journalist held without bail

So this one hits pretty close to home, because I am the victim of this assault, Poitras says in the video. The post Suspect in retribution attack on journalist held without bail first appeared on Vermont Daily Chronicle. The post Suspect in retribution attack on journalist held without bail appeared first on Vermont Daily Chronicle.

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.

Associated Press

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· Jun 22, 2026

Body cam video shows aftermath of fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet

Newly released video from an officer’s body camera at a Texas running track captures the moments after a student athlete fatally stabbed another teen from a rival team during a high school meet last year. The footage was included in a batch of evidence released by the court after Karmelo Anthony's trial. The 19-year-old was convicted of murder in the death of Austin Metcalf, 17, and sentenced to prison. #shorts #texas #KarmeloAnthony #AustinMetcalf

Just the news

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· Jun 23, 2026

Eight immigration protesters alleged to have ties to Antifa sentenced to decades in federal prison

The case against the defendants involved a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center in which a police officer was wounded.

BBC News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race in Maine

The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is categorically false.

The Standard

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· Jun 29, 2026

Top Boy actor raped woman in car, court hears

Michael Ward, 28, denies two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault against a woman in January 2023

Us Weekly

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· Jul 10, 2026

Taylor Frankie Paul Accuses Dakota of Secretly Meeting Up With Girls in Texts

Taylor Frankie Paul reportedly accused ex Dakota Mortensen of secretly meeting up with girls in explosive text messages from 2025. The ongoing custody case between the former couple took another dramatic turn on Friday, July 10, when TMZ published text messages that Paul, 32, reportedly sent Mortensen, 33, in February 2025. Per the outlet, Paul []

profootballtalk

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· Jun 22, 2026

The assault allegation against Geno Smith is "not an active case"

Earlier today, there was a question as to whether the assault allegation involving Jets quarterback Geno Smith was, or wasn't, the subject of an open case.

Alt News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Hardoi victim’s hospital-bed statement falsely linked to Rajasthan ‘gangrape’ case

Trigger Warning: Mentions of sexual violence Two distressing videos showing a minor girl in a hospital bed are being widely shared on social media. In one clip, the girl appears to be in a delirious state and says, “They will all get caught. The cops and the perpetrators will all be caught after I die.” []

Global News

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· Jun 26, 2026

New charge laid against teen accused of plotting school attacks in Nova Scotia, Manitoba

A teen accused of planning 'violent' school attacks in Nova Scotia and Manitoba is now facing an additional charge of counselling another person to commit an indictable offence.

Knewz

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· Jun 25, 2026

Colorado mom faces murder charge after allegedly supplying alcohol linked to 16-year-old daughter’s death

A mom from Colorado is facing the wrath of the law after allegedly letting her daughter drink herself to death. Gretchen Lee Ryan is charged with one count of second-degree murder after her teenage daughter, Grace, passed away in March 2026 following a prolonged period of alcohol abuse. Ryan allegedly supplied alcohol to the 16-year-old...

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 5, 2026

She Exposed Her Tutor’s Shocking Physical Abuse—Only for Her Own Family to Defend the Attacker.

Being broke doesn’t come with a free pass to be cruel. The post She Exposed Her Tutor’s Shocking Physical Abuse—Only for Her Own Family to Defend the Attacker. appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Fox News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Anti-Trump protester charged after viral video appears to show journalist shoved at Maine protest

Ronald Staples, 78, faces an assault charge after video shows him allegedly attacking a Maine Wire journalist at a Democrat-led Bangor protest.

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Murder attempt victim protests abolishing prosecution's right to additional investigation

The victim of the Busan roundhouse kick attack in 2022 spoke Sunday against the government abolishing the prosecution's right to conduct supplementary investigations, saying the additional probe uncovered the murderous intent in her case. The initial police investigation concluded that it was a case of aggravated bodily injury — assault that threatens the victim's life or causes irreparable damage — but the prosecution found evidence pointing to attempted rape and murder. (My case) shows how

Palo Alto Online

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· Jun 30, 2026

Stanford: Reported sexual assault of jogger in March did not happen

Several news outlets jumped to report on a young woman who said she was sexually assaulted at gunpoint while jogging near Stanford University’s campus in March. Now, the university police department says the assault never happened.

Daily Express

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· Jun 28, 2026

Horror as girl, 13, left pregnant after being gang raped - 4 men jailed

A senior magistrate described the attack as 'animalistic, inhuman, and heartless'.

TASS

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· Jun 30, 2026

Investigators assume Ukrainian security service behind Monaco blast — Le Figaro

The attack looks more like a 'warning' than a premeditated murder attempt, the newspaper said

Twitchy

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· Jul 6, 2026

Politico: Graham Platner Denies Sexual Assault Allegations: 'Troubling, Serious, and False'

Politico: Graham Platner Denies Sexual Assault Allegations: 'Troubling, Serious, and False'

Jezebel

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· Jun 26, 2026

SCOTUS Eviscerates Asylum Protections for More Than a Million Immigrants

“[This is] a devastating blow to the rights of people seeking asylum, to the rule of law, and to this country’s legacy as a beacon of hope for people fleeing persecution and torture,” Melissa Crow, a co-counsel in the case, told Jezebel in a statement.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump On Air Force One: ‘Question Of Whether You Believe The Woman’ As Maine Senate Race Implodes

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Washington on Wednesday, President Donald Trump weighed in on the sexual assault allegations against Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, framing the issue as a matter of credibility while noting the political fallout. “It’s very hard for them to do,” Trump said when asked if [] Trump On Air Force One: ‘Question Of Whether You Believe The Woman’ As Maine Senate Race Implodes

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jun 25, 2026

The Government Is Building Antifa in Court

A violent Texas case is becoming the foundation for a domestic terrorism system Congress never authorized, and the label is already traveling to Minnesota.

The Root

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· Jul 3, 2026

Verdict for the Former NFL Scout on Trial for Murder of Pregnant Girlfriend and Unborn Child Is in

A frantic 911 call, alleged missing evidence, emotional testimony and a shocking medical report were all at the center of the murder trial of Blaise Taylor.

Boston.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

DA determines officers’ actions were justified in fatal shooting of man with knife in Springfield

The man, who was experiencing a mental health crisis, allegedly swung a knife at one of the officers before another officer shot him, the investigative report says. The post DA determines officers’ actions were justified in fatal shooting of man with knife in Springfield appeared first on Boston.com.

The West Australian

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· Jun 29, 2026

Brooke George: Mum reveals chilling final phone call before Bill Treeby's death in Dubai

New claims have emerged about the final hours before the alleged stabbing, as the influencer’s mother breaks her silence.

Eyewitness News Bahamas

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· Jun 24, 2026

Police investigate alleged sexual assault of 16-year-old girl

NASSAU, BAHAMAS: Police have launched an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old female in Pinewood Gardens on Tuesday night. According to preliminary reports, the matter came to light sometime after 9:00 p.m. when the victim contacted her mother. The mother subsequently accompanied her daughter to the Criminal Investigation Department, where an []

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 22, 2026

Stone Oak murder-suicide highlights dangers of leaving abusive relationships, advocates say

Domestic violence advocates say a recent murder-suicide in Stone Oak underscores a troubling reality: leaving an abusive relationship can be one of the most dangerous times for a victim.

Townhall

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· Jul 7, 2026

This Democrat Just Called Rape Allegations Against Graham Platner 'Shiny New Thing to Scare People'

This Democrat Just Called Rape Allegations Against Graham Platner 'Shiny New Thing to Scare People'

Arizona Daily Independent

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· Jun 27, 2026

Assault, Sexual Misconduct Cases Involving Arizona Educators Increased in 2025

Assault, Sexual Misconduct Cases Involving Arizona Educators Increased in 2025

Mississippi Free Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

Publisher’s Note | For Us, Gun Violence Is More Than a Headline. It’s a Solutions Challenge.

MFP Publisher Tami Jones writes about her experience with the effects of gun violence and why it’s important to deeply investigate its causes through systemic journalism. The post Publisher’s Note | For Us, Gun Violence Is More Than a Headline. It’s a Solutions Challenge. appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

Conservative Review

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· Jul 7, 2026

ANALYSIS: Graham Platner's Alleged Rape Not a 'Classic #MeToo' Case, According to NYT Reporter Jodi Kantor

In June, the New York Times reported that Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, fantasized about raping a home intruder in order to prove he was dominant.The post ANALYSIS: Graham Platner's Alleged Rape Not a 'Classic MeToo' Case, According to NYT Reporter Jodi Kantor appeared first on .

CityNews Montreal

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· Jun 25, 2026

Federal government strengthen laws surround strangulation and intimate partner violence

WARNING: This story contains graphic content related to intimate partner violence, and may be disturbing to some readers. If you or someone you know may be a victim of intimate partner violence, you can call the Assaulted Women’s Crisis Lines at 416-863-0511, toll-free at 1-866-863-0511, or text 7233 on your Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus mobile phone [] The post Federal government strengthen laws surround strangulation and intimate partner violence appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

The Independent

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· Jun 25, 2026

Harvey Weinstein avoids a fourth trial as his New York rape charge is dropped

The rape charge was unresolved following an overturned conviction and two subsequent hung juries

MaltaToday

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· Jun 25, 2026

Man gets bail after threatening to put partner in wheel chair, telling her he hopes she gets cancer

Court hears domestic argument escalated into violent threats, with victim later assessed as being at extreme risk

Irish Mirror

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· Jun 26, 2026

'He put his tongue in my mouth' - woman accuses sports coach of attempted rape

The man has denied 41 counts of indecently assaulting this woman and one count of attempted rape on dates between 1971 and 1975

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