Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1402, Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated. 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 1890, John C. Frémont, American general and politician, 5th Territorial Governor of Arizona (born 1813) passed away. In 1893, They Even Fear His Horses, American tribal chief (born 1836) passed away. In 1903, Kenneth Clark, English historian and author (died 1983) was born. In 1926, Thomas Clark, American politician (died 2020) was born. In 1939, Lambert Jackson Woodburne, South African admiral (died 2013) was born. In 1963, Kenny Johnson, American actor, producer, and model was born. 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 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Escaped alligator captured after a month on the loose in Indiana

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Escaped alligator captured after a month on the loose in Indiana
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CNN

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· Jul 11, 2026

Missouri State Highway Patrol boat capsizes in flood

Missouri highway troopers escape from a boat before it capsizes as southeastern Missouri is hit with devastating floods.

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jul 9, 2026

MDA revives dog after freak elevator accident in Hadera

An emergency team freed the pet whose harness was trapped, then performed CPR on her.

KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jul 6, 2026

71-Year-Old Florida Man Fights Off Alligator With Fishing Pole And Thumbs Its Eyes

Alligator with mouth open Image by CanvaA 71-year-old Florida man is recovering after fighting off an alligator that attacked him while he was fishing...

Bahamas Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

Man who fled to Florida after murdering Richard Bremmer in 2009 arrested in the US facing 15 years!

FLORIDA| A Bahamian fugitive who is wanted for murder is facing a possible maximum sentence of 15 years in Florida on a firearms possession charge. 38-year-old Shelton Thompson entered Florida legally on February 20, 2024, the day his murder trial was scheduled to begin before Justice Gregory Hilton. He’s accused of stabbing Richard Bremmer to []

UPI

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· Jun 23, 2026

Watch: Monkey briefly escapes enclosure at Mexican zoo

Watch: Monkey briefly escapes enclosure at Mexican zoo

Fark

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· Jul 12, 2026

Nebraskan Animal hoarder progresses from cats to dogs to geese to a zebra and an emu, for a total of 60 animals. Police stopped the progression before it could get to lions and tigers and bears. Oh my [Strange]

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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.

Metro

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· Jul 9, 2026

Police tracked down 12ft alligator that mauled and killed hiker, 31

The alligator dragged the hiker into a death roll.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 30, 2026

Beloved woman, 31, identified as alligator attack victim killed after predator ripped off both her arms... as nightmarish new details of her final moments are revealed

Beloved woman, 31, identified as alligator attack victim killed after predator ripped off both her arms... as nightmarish new details of her final moments are revealed

Animals | The Guardian

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· Jun 27, 2026

Gracie the giraffe who wandered off in Texas found safe – for real this time

Animal who went missing from private ranch for nearly two weeks had been falsely reported as found earlier in the weekThe search for a giraffe who absconded from a private game ranch in rural Texas and effectively went missing for nearly two weeks was found safe on Friday just a few miles away from the homestead, according to authorities.An aerial search ultimately pinpointed the whereabouts of Gracie “the w[a]ndering giraffe”, said Nathan Johnson, the Real county sheriff, in a Facebook post announcing the success of efforts to find the creature. Continue reading...

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 28, 2026

Hope of finding more Venezuela quake survivors fades despite late rescues

Those rescued include 60-year-old woman trapped for 86 hours, as tens of thousands still reported missing.

The Watchers

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· Jul 12, 2026

Woman found dead, hundreds rescued as historic floods hit Missouri

Authorities in Missouri recovered the body of a woman on July 11, 2026. The victim was reportedly swept away by floodwaters on July 10 as catastrophic flooding struck much of southeastern Missouri. Over 30 cm (12 inches) of rainfall was recorded in parts of the region in 24 hours, while the Black River rose to record heights. Hundreds of rescues were conducted across the state, with the relief operation still ongoing. Source

National Post

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· Jun 30, 2026

Alligator chews off woman’s arms in front of her boyfriend: ‘Both her arms are off, like, basically’

Florida woman's boyfriend was reportedly 'trying to get her arms away from the alligator’s mouth' as he called 911

ABC7 New York

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· Jun 26, 2026

Gracie the Giraffe, who was on the loose in West Texas, found safe, authorities say

Gracie the wandering giraffe was found on Friday afternoon after escaping her owner's ranch in West Texas, authorities said. Recovery efforts to return her home are reportedly underway.

Global News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Ottawa police rescue woman held hostage for more than 14 hours

A more than 14-hour hostage-taking incident in Ottawa ended Thursday night after tactical officers rescued a woman and arrested a suspect.

Smithsonian Magazine

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· Jun 25, 2026

Keep Your Eyes Peeled for Gracie, a Reticulated Giraffe on the Loose in Texas

The tall creature escaped from a private ranch earlier this month and she's been roaming the Texas Hill Country ever since

Latestly.com

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· Jun 26, 2026

Canada Viral Video: Woman Escapes Grizzly Bear Attack While Hiking With Dog, Terrifying Chase Caught on Camera

A terrifying video showing a woman narrowly escaping a grizzly bear while hiking with her dog in Canada has gone viral on social media. The dramatic footage captures the tense moments as the woman calmly tries to keep the wild animal away before safely escaping the encounter.

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 3, 2026

Murderous trio who killed Brit couple and fed bodies to crocodiles jailed for life

Rachel Saunders, 64, and her husband Rodney, 73, were initially kidnapped in the Ngoye Forest before they were killed - this is a breaking story

Vanguard News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Troops rescue two kidnapped women, foil abduction attempts

It said the victims were abducted on April 2, while returning from Patigi Market along the Ndanaku-Mari village road. The post Troops rescue two kidnapped women, foil abduction attempts appeared first on Vanguard News.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 2, 2026

Another fugitive from prisoner van escape arrested; total arrests reach eight

Another fugitive from prisoner van escape arrested; total arrests reach eight

Fox News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Florida man gives an incredible interview about how he fought off an alligator with a fishing pole

James Grayson McMicken fought off an alligator that dragged him into a Fort Myers canal by jabbing its eyes with his fishing pole and thumb.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 4, 2026

Shocking! Kidnapped victims escape after abductors fall asleep

Victims recount their harrowing escape from kidnappers in Edo State after a night of terror. A chilling tale of survival and resilience unfolds in Benin City.

Wired

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· Jul 8, 2026

One of Meta’s Offices Was Briefly Overtaken by a Rogue Squirrel

The animal escaped after apparently arriving inside a package at Meta's Bangkok office, injuring one employee before finally being caught.

Daily Express

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· Jul 4, 2026

Disturbing bodycam video shows aftermath as Florida woman is mauled by 12ft alligator

Brittany Clark, 31, was attacked by a 12-foot alligator.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 1, 2026

Kidnapped soldier escapes from captivity in Benue

A Nigerian soldier who was abducted by suspected kidnappers has escaped from captivity and safely reached a military facility in Makurdi, Benue State. This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region. Zagazola said the soldier, attached to the 130 Battalion (Main), [] Kidnapped soldier escapes from captivity in Benue

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 24, 2026

A giraffe named Gracie escaped in Texas. No one can seem to find her

An escaped giraffe has managed to stay a few steps ahead of a private ranch owner and local officials in Texas Hill Country for nearly two weeks.

ArcaMax

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· Jun 28, 2026

1 dead, 1 injured following separate alligator attacks in Central Florida, FWC says

Two people were bitten, one killed, in separate alligator attacks in Central Florida over the weekend, according to a news release from the Florida Fish and Wildlife and Conservation Commission. On Sunday, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office ...

NDTV

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· Jun 27, 2026

Watch: Woman, Her Pet Dog Narrowly Escape Grizzly Bear Encounter In Canada

A viral video shows a woman and a leashed dog escaping a dangerous grizzly bear encounter in Alberta.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 8, 2026

900 Snakes Escape During China Floods

Nearly 900 snakes, including venomous cobras, escaped from a breeding farm in Hangzhou, China after heavy flooding triggered by Typhoon Maysak, prompting authorities to launch a large-scale search. #China #Floods #Snakes

People.com

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· Jun 26, 2026

Rare White Peacock Returned Home After Flying Around Ohio Community for Days

Animal control officers said the bird escaped while being transported to its new home in Florida

Our News Bahamas

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· Jun 24, 2026

Bahamian Fugitive Facing 15 Years In Florida Prison

UNITED STATES - A Bahamian fugitive who is wanted for murder is facing a possible maximum sentence of 15 years in Florida on a firearms possession charge.

The West Australian

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· Jun 23, 2026

WA Police search underway after car stolen from Craigie Leisure Centre, reports of woman trying to escape

WA Police are seeking the public’s help following unconfirmed reports that a woman was trying to escape from a stolen car last seen in Perth’s north.

Eyewitness News Bahamas

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· Jul 1, 2026

Woman Reportedly Escaped Kidnapping Attempt by Ex-Lover

Woman Reportedly Escaped Kidnapping Attempt by Ex-Lover

Off The Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

Venezuelan security guard rescued from building 8 days after earthquakes

Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling days-long operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight days earlier. Hernán Alberto Gil Flores was extracted safely after being trapped since June 24 under the rubble in the basement []...Click to read more

Times of India

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· Jul 3, 2026

'Don't tell my wife': How a Venezuelan man trapped under rubble for over a week was rescued alive

A security guard, Hernan Alberto Gil Flores, miraculously survived eight days trapped under rubble after twin earthquakes in Venezuela. Rescuers, including international teams, painstakingly tunneled for over 100 hours, maintaining contact and providing sustenance. His survival, a beacon of hope amidst devastation, saw him emerge to a tearful reunion, offering immense relief to his family and a nation reeling from tragedy.

The Namibian

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· Jun 22, 2026

NWR rescuing 96 hikers from Fish River Canyon

Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) is in the process of rescuing 96 hikers trapped in the Fish River Canyon since Sunday. The hikers belong to nine different groups and include schoolchildren. The hikers were stranded after heavy rains filled the Naute Dam beyond capacity, forcing NamWater to open the dam’s sluice gates, which caused dangerous, rapidly [] The post NWR rescuing 96 hikers from Fish River Canyon appeared first on The Namibian.

South Africa Today

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· Jul 10, 2026

Gauteng Police Arrest Undocumented Immigrants in Operation Shanela, Issue Stern Warning to Employers

PRETORIA — The Gauteng police have moved to arrest undocumented immigrants during a major Operation Shanela crackdown, while simultaneously issuing a stern warning to employers and residents about the severe legal and financial consequences of harboring illegal foreign nationals. During a recent operation held in the Tshwane area, law enforcement arrested 80 undocumented migrants. While []

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