Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Journalist and French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a member of the opposing political faction. In 1863, Margaret Murray, British archaeologist, anthropologist, historian, and folklorist (died 1963) was born. In 1911, Bob Steele, American radio personality (died 2002) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. 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, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2020, After a five-day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera is recovered from Lake Piru, where she drowned in California. In 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Counter terrorism police take over investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death

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Counter terrorism police take over investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death

The man in custody has since been re-arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism, police say.

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MS NOW

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· Jun 26, 2026

Ousted Stars and Stripes ombudsman files key lawsuit against Hegseth’s Pentagon

Jacqueline Smith’s lawyer said the case is in response to “the government’s retaliation against her over the exercise of clearly definable First Amendment rights.” The post Ousted Stars and Stripes ombudsman files key lawsuit against Hegseth’s Pentagon appeared first on MS NOW.

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 8, 2026

Woman Tries to Report Neighbor for “Stealing City Water,” but Ends Up Being Arrested Instead

She tried to turn a watering exemption into a criminal investigation, and somehow ended up being the one taken away by police. The post Woman Tries to Report Neighbor for “Stealing City Water,” but Ends Up Being Arrested Instead appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Nepal News

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· Jul 8, 2026

बिचौलिया गतिविधिमा संलग्न आरोपमा धरानबाट १० जना पक्राउ

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9 News Australia

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· Jul 13, 2026

Queensland mum's accused killer to face court | 9 News Australia

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The Independent

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· Jun 22, 2026

FBI agent claims she was iced out from agency after reporting coworker’s drunken advances: lawsuit

Exclusive: After Special Agent ‘Jane Doe’ reported the situation to FBI management, she ‘hit a brick wall and her calls for justice remained unanswered,” her attorney told The Independent

The Hill

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· Jun 26, 2026

Former Stars and Stripes ombudsman sues Pentagon over firing

Jacqueline Smith, the ombudsman of outlet Stars and Stripes who was ousted in April after she criticized the Pentagon’s new restrictions on the newspaper, is suing the Defense Department. In a complaint filed Thursday in federal court in Washington, D.C., Smith alleges that her firing was retaliatory and violated her First Amendment rights as it happened 10 days after...

Law Enforcement Today

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· Jul 8, 2026

Delaware Man Who Stuffed His Own Ex's Corpse In Suitcase Learns His Fate

She disappeared without a trace after failing to show up for work. Days later, detectives made a gruesome discovery inside a suspect's vehicle that led to a guilty plea and a life sentence.

The Standard

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· Jul 1, 2026

Met officer sacked for forging witness's signature on official statement

Her behaviour was ‘fundamentally’ incompatible with that of a serving police officer, finds misconduct panel

Knewz

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· Jul 2, 2026

Florida woman accused of killing deputy and injuring others in shootout claims to be Lucifer

A Florida woman, charged with killing a law enforcement officer, made a bizarre claim of how everything was “Lucy’s” or Lucifer’s doing. On Friday, June 26, attorneys from both sides discussed the scope of the case that seemingly hinges on “religious delusion,” as the defense requested the judge to declare the accused incompetent for trial....

World Israel News

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· Jul 1, 2026

NY woman who celebrated Oct 7 attacks sent $30,000 to Islamic Jihad

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Daily Dot

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· Jul 10, 2026

‘I Was Scared’: Woman Shares Video of Wisconsin Trooper Breaking Her Car Window During Stop

A woman’s encounter with a Wisconsin State Patrol officer is going viral online after the officer smashed in her car window, leaving her fearful of what might happen next. She recorded the encounter and later shared it with CBS 58, though the clip has also since been reshared by other social media accounts, including X Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post ‘I Was Scared’: Woman Shares Video of Wisconsin Trooper Breaking Her Car Window During Stop appeared first on The Daily Dot.

Florida Politics

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· Jul 2, 2026

Palm Beach police union offers backup for Belinda Keiser

'In Washington, she will effectively advocate for the needs of law enforcement, defending the rule of law.' The post Palm Beach police union offers backup for Belinda Keiser appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

ArcaMax

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· Jun 22, 2026

Paget Brewster apologises after telling critic to 'work at a shelter'

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Brisbane Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Anastasia fought the justice system twice. Her rapist’s punishment has devastated her

She feels unsafe as her attacker avoided jail. His extensive criminal history can now be revealed.

SundayTimes

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· Jul 11, 2026

Mampara of the week: Andrea Johnson

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Off The Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s nonprofit network faces legal questions amid federal investigation

When Gov. Gavin Newsom declared that federal investigators were targeting his wife as retaliation for his battles with the Trump administration, he offered a familiar defense: Cast the powerful as victims and hope no one looks too closely behind the curtain. His wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom — who uses the title “First Partner” — was []...Click to read more

The Intercept

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· Jul 7, 2026

FBI Raided Texas Activist’s House — Then Offered Her $200,000 to Become Antifa Informant

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Sweden Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

Counter-terror police take over murder probe into death of former minister Ann Widdecombe

Counter-terror police take over murder probe into death of former minister Ann Widdecombe

TASS

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· Jul 4, 2026

Businessman Yermolaev comes out of coma after Monaco explosion — newspaper

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Inside Higher Ed

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· Jun 30, 2026

San José State Prof Sues Over ‘Gross Violation’ of Rights

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Loonie Politics

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· Jun 26, 2026

Election worker says federal officers confronted her at polls over social media post criticizing ICE

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Hello Magazine

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· Jun 25, 2026

These 8 TV detectives were once household names – where are they now?

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· Jul 1, 2026

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DawnNews English

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· Jul 9, 2026

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Associated Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

Election worker says ICE officers confronted her over social media post

A poll worker said two federal officers visited her polling place during New York's party primaries to confront her about a social media post criticizing the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Guido Fawkes

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· Jul 10, 2026

WATCH: Starmer Reacts to Ann Widdecombe Murder Investigation

WATCH: Starmer Reacts to Ann Widdecombe Murder Investigation

Metro

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· Jul 3, 2026

What happened to Nancy Guthrie? Timeline of kidnapping after FBI admission

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Drudge Report

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· Jul 12, 2026

FBI HUNTS FOR LEAKERS

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Townhall

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· Jul 1, 2026

Here’s What Blanche Has to Say About Those Newsom Investigations

Here’s What Blanche Has to Say About Those Newsom Investigations

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 11, 2026

UK murder investigation: Suspect in killing of former minister Ann Widdecombe

Suspicion of murdering former British government minister Ann Widdecombe has been released and is no longer part of the investigation, police said. This comes as detectives revealed the killing took place a day before Widdecombe’s body was found at her home in rural southwest England on Thursday. Al Jazeera's Camille Nedelec reports from Haytor Vale, Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Daily Mail

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· Jun 22, 2026

Long arm of the paw! Top officer faces gross misconduct probe over 'bias' against... a police dog charity

Long arm of the paw! Top officer faces gross misconduct probe over 'bias' against... a police dog charity

Independent Online

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· Jul 11, 2026

Anele Tembe inquiry: Six witnesses summoned to shed light on her death

Anele Tembe inquiry: Six witnesses summoned to shed light on her death

Irish Mirror

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· Jun 26, 2026

Meehan to be freed next year - as today marks 30th anniversary of Veronica Guerin's murder

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