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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1836, The Fly-fisher's Entomology is published by Alfred Ronalds. The book transformed the sport and went to many editions. In 1882, James Larkin White, American miner, explorer, and park ranger (died 1946) was born. In 1930, Ezra Vogel, American sociologist (died 2020) was born. In 1931, Thurston Harris, American doo-wop singer (died 1990) was born. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1937, Pai Hsien-yung, Chinese-Taiwanese author was born. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1944, Lou Hudson, American basketball player and coach (died 2014) was born. In 1946, Martin Wong, American painter (died 1999) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Dead Duck Seen in the Reflecting Pool, Two More Nearby
The two ducks that were recovered from Constitution Gardens will undergo necropsies to determine their cause of death.
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Drudge Report
· Jun 23, 2026
Dead duck was seen in Reflecting Pool. Then two more found nearby...
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The Hill
· Jun 22, 2026
Dead duckling found in Reflecting Pool
Onlookers found a dead duckling in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Sunday, sparking concerns about the water conditions inside the newly renovated landmark. Photos of the dead duckling floating in the pool next to green algae surfaced online days after the Trump administration completed over 13 million worth of repairs to the site in...
The Daily Beast
· Jun 23, 2026
Dead Duck Count Mounts Around Trump’s Green Slime Lagoon
Chip Somodevilla / Getty ImagesTwo more dead ducks have been found near Donald Trump’s Reflecting Pool.The dead ducks were discovered floating in a pond at Constitution Gardens on the National Mall, a short distance from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, according to The Washington Post.A staff member from City Wildlife, a Washington-based animal rescue and rehabilitation organization, recovered the birds on Sunday and transported them to the group’s facility for examination.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Metro
· Jun 22, 2026
Dead duckling found floating in Donald Trump’s ‘improved’ reflecting pool
Yesterday, the body of a young duckling was seen floating in the water, raising further worries about the pool's condition.
KTLA 5
· Jul 10, 2026
2 dead after possible murder-suicide in Westwood home
#BreakingNews: A man and a woman were found dead inside a Westwood home Friday in a case that is being investigated as a possible murder-suicide. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
Guineematin.com
· Jul 11, 2026
Kindia : un jeune homme, non identifié, découvert mort pendu à un manguier à Komoya
Le corps sans vie d’un jeune homme, âgé d’une vingtaine d’années, a été découvert pendu ce samedi, 11 juillet 2026, à Kindia. La découverte a eu lieu dans le district de Komayah, relevant de la sous-préfecture de Damakania. Le défunt, non identifié, a été découvert pendu à un manguier avec une corde autour du coup, [] The post Kindia : un jeune homme, non identifié, découvert mort pendu à un manguier à Komoya first appeared on Guineematin.com.
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Related coverage for "Dead Duck Seen in the Reflecting Pool, Two More Nearby": Drudge Report — Dead duck was seen in Reflecting Pool. Then two more found nearby.... The Hill — Dead duckling found in Reflecting Pool. The Daily Beast — Dead Duck Count Mounts Around Trump’s Green Slime Lagoon. Metro — Dead duckling found floating in Donald Trump’s ‘improved’ reflecting pool. KTLA 5 — 2 dead after possible murder-suicide in Westwood home. Guineematin.com — Kindia : un jeune homme, non identifié, découvert mort pendu à un manguier à Komoya