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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1770, Alexander Balashov, Russian general and politician, Russian Minister of Police (died 1837) was born. In 1942, Roger McGuinn, American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1979, Daniel Díaz, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1981, Mirco Lorenzetto, Italian cyclist was born. In 1984, Ida Maria, Norwegian singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1985, Abdallah El Said, Egyptian footballer was born. In 2003, Compay Segundo, Cuban singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1907) passed away. In 2005, Robert E. Ogren, American zoologist (born 1922) passed away. In 2007, Lamine Yamal, Spanish footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Are you sure this is a microphone with a cat's tail? [Giggity]

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Are you sure this is a microphone with a cat's tail? [Giggity]

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· Jun 23, 2026

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· Jul 1, 2026

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· Jul 4, 2026

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· Jun 23, 2026

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· Jul 8, 2026

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· Jun 25, 2026

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· Jul 9, 2026

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· Jul 3, 2026

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· Jun 29, 2026

*cocks back head* *takes deep breath* *laser eyes* POOOOOOOOOP [Sick]

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· Jul 9, 2026

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· Jul 3, 2026

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· Jun 22, 2026

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· Jun 23, 2026

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· Jul 7, 2026

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