Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1903, Kenneth Clark, English historian and author (died 1983) was born. In 1913, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller, Danish businessman (died 2012) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1926, Thomas Clark, American politician (died 2020) was born. In 1948, Tony Kornheiser, American television sports talk show host and former sportswriter was born. In 1976, Sheldon Souray, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1995, Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, Danish businessman (born 1920) passed away. In 2000, Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (born 1914) passed away. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. 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.

Don Jr., Wife Condemn ‘Lies’ About Kirk Assassination

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July 8, 2026

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Don Jr., Wife Condemn ‘Lies’ About Kirk Assassination

Donald Trump Jr. and his wife, Bettina Trump, released a statement on Tuesday emphasizing their full support for Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, and condemning the “lies” being peddled for “attention” regarding Kirk’s assassination. The pair were in the Provo, Utah, courtroom on Monday and Tuesday for the preliminary hearing for the Tyler Robinson murder ...

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RedState

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· Jul 6, 2026

'Darkest Days of Our Lives': Erika Kirk Faces Husband's Alleged Assassin for First Time in Utah Courtroom

'Darkest Days of Our Lives': Erika Kirk Faces Husband's Alleged Assassin for First Time in Utah Courtroom

Daily Mail

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· Jul 6, 2026

Don Jr makes surprise appearance at Tyler Robinson hearing as Erika Kirk breaks down in tears at first sight of her husband's killer: Live updates

Don Jr makes surprise appearance at Tyler Robinson hearing as Erika Kirk breaks down in tears at first sight of her husband's killer: Live updates

E! Online

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· Jun 30, 2026

Taylor Frankie Paul Accuses Ex Dakota Mortensen of Calling Cops on Her

Taylor Frankie Paul‘s legal battle with ex Dakota Mortensen is anything but rosy. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star was contacted by cops after her former boyfriend went to the authorities on...

Knewz

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· Jul 11, 2026

Candace Owens accused of ‘working to acquit’ Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin

The Daily Wire founder Ben Shapiro publicly escalated his feud with former colleague Candace Owens, accusing her of helping the defense of the man accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk by promoting conspiracy theories about the killing. Candace Owens vs. Ben Shapiro The latest exchange came after Owens shared screenshots of text messages she...

AllSides

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· Jul 6, 2026

Erika Kirk faces Charlie's alleged killer and conspiracists as preliminary hearing begins

When Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, takes her seat in the gallery of the courtroom on Monday, she will be there to watch the state make its case against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing her husband. Two dozen members of the public allowed in the courtroom, along with thousands more people online, will have eyes on Erika Kirk during the week-long preliminary hearing. A growing chorus of conspiracists and their followers will be examining the widow — and new CEO of Turning Point USA — for proof of the outlandish theories that have proliferated in the wake of Charlie Kirk's alleged assassination last September, including baseless claims that she helped orchestrate or cover up his killing...

TwistedSifter

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· Jun 22, 2026

She Planned and Paid for Her Son’s Graduation Party Entirely on Her Own — Her Ex-Husband Accused Her of Turning the Family Against Him

If you don’t want to look bad, maybe don’t bail on your commitment. The post She Planned and Paid for Her Son’s Graduation Party Entirely on Her Own — Her Ex-Husband Accused Her of Turning the Family Against Him appeared first on TwistedSifter.

The West Australian

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· Jul 7, 2026

Video shows sniper in position as Charlie Kirk shot

Charlie Kirk's widow was in court to see a video allegedly showing her husband's accused killer as the fatal shot was fired on the campus of a Utah university.

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 12, 2026

The Vile Evil Attacking Erika Kirk Must Be Condemned

Imagine enduring the absolute horror of your spouse's public assassination, only to be endlessly accused of his killing, maligned, publicly abused and obsessively criticized.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 9, 2026

Video shown in court shows Charlie Kirk killing suspect told roommate 'he wishes he hadn't done it'

The defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing told his roommate he wishes he hadn't done it the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, according to a recording played in a Utah court Thursday.

The Independent

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· Jul 6, 2026

Kansas man killed his estranged wife in argument over Nintendo Switch

‘I shot her...I shot her,’ the husband said in a 911 call, according to police

Us Weekly

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· Jul 8, 2026

Lisa Rinna Compares Mitch McConnell's Hospitalization to 'Weekend at Bernie's'

Lisa Rinna isn’t convinced that Mitch McConnell is alive following a mysterious hospitalization that has kept him away from the public eye for weeks. “I mean, come on, Mitch McConnell’s dead,” Rinna, 62, said via a TikTok video posted on Tuesday, July 7. “He’s dead.” The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star then compared []

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump Son Faces MAGA Revolt for Rejecting Conspiracy Claims

Anadolu / Anadolu via Getty ImagesCharlie Kirk’s fans aren’t happy with the president’s eldest son.Donald Trump Jr., 48, drew the ire of Kirk supporters for refusing to jump on conspiracy theories surrounding his killing, which has drawn fresh attention amid the trial of suspected shooter Tyler Robinson.Trump Jr. teased in an Instagram video on Wednesday that he would do a deep dive into what he witnessed at the trial on his podcast Triggered.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Times of India

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· Jul 8, 2026

“Who on Charlie’s team betrayed”: Candace Owens raises explosive questions over Ben Shapiro security updates

Candace Owens has sparked fresh controversy after claiming Ben Shapiro’s security team received updates while Charlie Kirk was being taken to a hospital after the 2025 shooting. Owens says the communication raises major questions, while Jeremy Boreing and other critics argue it was routine security coordination. The dispute has deepened ongoing tensions between Owens, Daily Wire figures, and Turning Point USA associates.

DNyuz

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· Jun 22, 2026

She got eight years for plotting to kill Justice Kavanaugh. Prosecutors want more.

The plot to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh was as bizarre as it was terrifying. From her home in California, 26-year-old Sophie Roske figured out Kavanaugh’s address in suburban Maryland. She bought a gun, practiced shooting and acquired lock-picking tools, black face paint and a laser sight. After packing her gear into a []

Legit.ng

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· Jul 8, 2026

My husband died on our anniversary – My daughter later came and said, "Dad left this under my door"

She lost her husband on their anniversary, but a secret message he left for their daughter uncovers a heartbreaking truth that changes everything forever.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 10, 2026

Erika Kirk urges judge to clear path quickly for Tyler Robinson murder trial

Erika Kirk, the widow of slain Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, is urging a Utah judge to decide quickly whether prosecutors have presented enough evidence to send the man accused of murdering her husband to trial, arguing the case should not face further unnecessary delays after a weeklong preliminary hearing. Joined with the parents []

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 9, 2026

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in video

A video played in a Utah court reveals that the defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing told his roommate “he wishes he hadn’t done it” the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University.

Investing.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

Suspect in Kirk killing expressed regret after shooting, roommate says

Suspect in Kirk killing expressed regret after shooting, roommate says

Off The Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Roommate: Kirk Suspect Said He Regretted Shooting

The defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing told his roommate “he wishes he hadn’t done it” the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, according to a recording played in a Utah court Thursday. Lance Twiggs, who was also defendant Tyler Robinson’s romantic partner, described the []...Click to read more

Conservative Review

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· Jul 9, 2026

Judge Blocks Charlie Kirk Family’s Request For Transparency In Hearing Evidence

The Kirk family argued that full transparency in this case is necessary to combat conspiracy theorists who continue to point fingers at anyone but the man who confessed to the murder.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

Florida Executes Its Oldest Inmate, 74—With Another Septuagenarian Next On Death Row

Florida executed 74-year-old Dusty Ray Spencer on Thursday evening for the 1992 stabbing death of his wife. He is the oldest person executed in the state’s modern history. Spencer was pronounced dead at 6:10 p.m. following a three-drug lethal injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. The execution sequence began at 6 p.m. when the [] Florida Executes Its Oldest Inmate, 74—With Another Septuagenarian Next On Death Row

The Root

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· Jul 6, 2026

Beautiful Phyllis Hyman Laid Out Her Pain, But We Were Not Listening

On what would have been her 77th birthday, we're looking at Phyllis Hyman's pain in her own words.

News24

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· Jul 7, 2026

News24 | Erika Kirk comes face-to-face with husband Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer

The widow of assassinated right-wing activist Charlie Kirk came face-to-face with the man alleged to have killed him during a court hearing in the western United States.

Washington Free Beacon

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· Jun 24, 2026

'Our Friend Can't Even Defend Himself': Jasmine Crockett's Pastor, Tapped To Replace Her in Congress, Defends Killer Karmelo Anthony as a 'Little Boy'

Retiring Rep. Jasmine Crockett's (D., Texas) pastor—who is the Democratic nominee to replace her in the House—referred to convicted killer Karmelo Anthony as a little boy and a friend on Sunday during a fiery Father's Day sermon at his Dallas church. The post 'Our Friend Can't Even Defend Himself': Jasmine Crockett's Pastor, Tapped To Replace Her in Congress, Defends Killer Karmelo Anthony as a 'Little Boy' appeared first on .

Slate Magazine

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· Jul 6, 2026

One Day, My Wife Lost All Interest in One of Our Children. It’s Broken Our Family.

Our son is fully aware of what happened.

CNN

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· Jul 9, 2026

Epstein survivors say his longtime assistant lied to Congress

Multiple Jeffrey Epstein survivors tell CNN that they dispute key details from Lesley Groff’s interview with the House Oversight Committee last month, including her claim that she never met any of the girls who came to see Epstein or knew their ages. CNN's MJ Lee reports.

MS NOW

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· Jul 6, 2026

Erika Kirk faces Charlie’s alleged killer and conspiracists as preliminary hearing begins

As the government presents its case against Tyler Robinson this week, Charlie Kirk’s widow is weathering a surge of conspiratorial death threats. The post Erika Kirk faces Charlie’s alleged killer and conspiracists as preliminary hearing begins appeared first on MS NOW.

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