Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1918, Marcia Brown, American author and illustrator (died 2015) was born. In 1929, Sofia Muratova, Russian gymnast (died 2006) was born. In 1966, Natalia Luis-Bassa, Venezuelan-English conductor and educator was born. In 1985, Guillermo Ochoa, Mexican footballer was born. In 1997, Miguel Ángel Blanco, Spanish politician (born 1968) passed away. In 2002, Deborah Medrado, Brazilian rhythmic gymnast 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 2015, Martin Litchfield West, English scholar, author, and academic (born 1927) passed away. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

‘Five Years, Four Months’ Review: Moving Portrait of a Grieving Colombian Mother Demonstrates an Impressive Control of Tension

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July 12, 2026

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‘Five Years, Four Months’ Review: Moving Portrait of a Grieving Colombian Mother Demonstrates an Impressive Control of Tension

Thousands of people in Colombia have been “forcibly disappeared”, as the euphemistic expression goes, since conflicts began in the mid-1960s between the Colombian government and various paramilitary and guerilla groups. This reality is well-known, and has been so for a while — an awareness that, over such a long period of time, may dim the []

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KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 9, 2026

‘Everything is gone’: Family shares heartbreak after driver drag racing hits, kills 17-year-old girl

A South Side mother is mourning the loss of her 17-year-old daughter, Moncerrat “Monce” Maldonado, after San Antonio police say a man who was racing down Southwest Military Drive hit and killed her.

Hello Magazine

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· Jun 28, 2026

The 'Grandma Effect': What a maternal grandmother's presence secretly tells us about a child's future

How does a maternal grandmother shape a child's future personality? Psychologist María Bustamante explains the profound, hidden emotional impact of this unique transgenerational bond

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

Young mother dies after shooting, man charged with murder

A friend of the victim’s family said she was heartbroken by the devastating loss of “such a beautiful young mum”.

Associated Press

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· Jun 25, 2026

Mother mourns as bodies are pulled from rubble after Venezuela earthquake

Families in the Venezuelan city of La Guaira mourned loved ones and searched for survivors Thursday after a pair of powerful earthquakes brought down apartment buildings and left scores of people trapped beneath the rubble across the country. (AP video shot by: Juan Arraez and Andry Rincon). Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 29, 2026

Mother and her baby miraculously rescued from rubble following devastating Venezuelan earthquakes

A mother and her 18-day-old baby have been rescued after being buried under for over 24 hours following two devastating earthquakes that rocked Venezuela. According to independent reporting by the Associated Press, the baby and its mother were buried for 32 hours before being saved on Friday. As of the time of reporting, both the mother and baby were reported to be in stable condition in a Caracas hospital. Days after a powerful earthquake shook the nation, stories emerged of dozens of people rescued by emergency services throughout Venezuela. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez claimed up to 33 people have been rescued, including two 11-year-old boys who were rescued separately on Sunday.

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 2, 2026

“She Has No Sympathy”: Devastated Daughter Left Reeling After Mother Dismisses Her Mental Health Crisis as a “Funeral Excuse”

The people around her need to show more compassion. The post “She Has No Sympathy”: Devastated Daughter Left Reeling After Mother Dismisses Her Mental Health Crisis as a “Funeral Excuse” appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 7, 2026

Niniola’s new look draws attention as she shares new video weeks after losing husband Singer

Niniola Apata’s video sparks online reactions, showcasing her transformation weeks after her husband's passing, highlighting her resilience during grief.

ABC7 New York

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· Jun 22, 2026

Tiempo: Cuban Pulitzer Prize-winning author discusses family memoir exploring migration, guilt

Tiempo: Cuban Pulitzer Prize-winning author discusses family memoir exploring migration, guilt

DNyuz

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· Jun 29, 2026

4 Ways to Avoid Carrying ‘Emotional Debt’ Into Your Next Relationship

We all have that one friend who seems to jump from relationship to relationship without pausing to reflect and process their emotions. While you definitely don’t need to spend years “healing” before moving on from heartbreak, it certainly helps to work through the grief that follows a breakup. Dr. Sabrina Romanoff, a relationship expert at []

ArcaMax

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· Jul 3, 2026

Savannah Guthrie experiencing 'unending trauma'

Savannah Guthrie and her family have experienced unending trauma and five months of agony since her mom disappeared.

Irish Mirror

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· Jun 22, 2026

Family's world 'turned upside down' after grandmother's deathbed confession

A woman was left stunned after her grandmother made a shocking deathbed confession - and it turned her family's entire world upside down and changed their view on her

TRT World

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· Jun 28, 2026

Mother and baby rescued alive from Venezuela quake rubble

A mother and her nine-month-old baby were pulled alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in northern Venezuela by members of the USA-01 rescue team and local firefighters. Search and rescue operations are continuing following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24. According to Jorge Rodríguez, president of Venezuela's National Assembly, the death toll has risen to at least 1,430, while 3,238 people have been injured

JOE.co.uk

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· Jun 27, 2026

Footballer’s wife dies while saving baby daughter during earthquake

A hero mother As she was saving her daughter during the deadly earthquakes that hit Venezuela, a mother has died, local media in the country have revealed. Husband Héctor Bello wrote on social media that his wife Andrea, whom he called “his precious love”, managed to save the life of their toddler but she was []

USA TODAY

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· Jun 28, 2026

Baby rescued ‘against all odds’ from earthquake rubble in Venezuela

A mother and her nine-month-old baby were rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building in Venezuela after being trapped for three days. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Nepal News

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· Jul 10, 2026

हात्ती पीडित बोटे परिवारलाई राहत

चितवन। जंगली हात्ती ध्रुवेको आक्रमणमा परी ज्यान गुमाएका भरतपुर महानगरपालिका–२३ का पीडित परिवारलाई विभिन्न सङ्घ संस्थाले राहत दिएका छन्। सरकारी र निजी क्षेत्रबाट सहयोग प्राप्त भएको हो। ध्रुवेले गत शनिबार राति भरतपुर–२३ मा आमाछोराको ज्यान लिएको थियो। शनिबार राति घरमै बसिरहेका बेला अचानक जंगलबाट आएको ध्रुवेले २१ वर्षीया आशिका बोटे र उनका चार वर्षीय छोरा []

Mexico News Daily

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· Jun 29, 2026

The grief we don’t talk about when we move to Mexico, because it’s about something else

Grief following the passing of an old friend causes writer Charlotte Smith to reflect on her new life in Mexico, and the old one she left behind in England. The post The grief we don’t talk about when we move to Mexico, because it’s about something else appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Proto Thema - English

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· Jun 27, 2026

Hope amid the ruins in Venezuela: Newborn rescued alive 32 hours after earthquake, watch the video

The infant's mother was rescued one hour later The post Hope amid the ruins in Venezuela: Newborn rescued alive 32 hours after earthquake, watch the video appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Metro

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· Jun 27, 2026

I met my stepdaughter when she was six — I hate the feelings I have for her now

'I fantasise about her in ways I really don’t want to.'

Daily Dot

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· Jul 9, 2026

‘I Could Feel the Hurt From Them’: A Grieving Mother Recalled How First Responders Stayed With Her the Day She Lost Her Daughter

A mom's heartbreaking account of her daughter's death has touched the hearts of many parents on the internet. Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post ‘I Could Feel the Hurt From Them’: A Grieving Mother Recalled How First Responders Stayed With Her the Day She Lost Her Daughter appeared first on The Daily Dot.

Slate Magazine

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· Jun 29, 2026

My Well-Off Sister Is Having a Very Different Experience With Motherhood. It’s Filling Me With Rage.

Our lives could not be more different.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 3, 2026

Nancy Guthrie update: Savannah Guthrie speaks out on 5 months of agony searching for missing mom, ‘There is not a…’

Nancy Guthrie update: Savannah Guthrie reveals her family has endured unending trauma since her mother’s disappearance five months ago, with no arrests made.

NDTV

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· Jul 1, 2026

Restored Photo Helps Chinese Woman, 93, 'Reunite' With Husband After 70 Years

The families were left stunned, including Zhao, who broke down in tears when she saw the portrait of her late husband.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 6, 2026

I’ll choose a stepfather any day; a stepfather shaped the man I am today – Konnected Minds founder

For many people, the words stepfather or stepmother often evoke stories of neglect, favouritism or emotional scars. Tales of difficult blended families have become so common that they have shaped society's perception of stepparents. But for entrepreneur and Konnected Minds host, Derrick Abaitey, his story is the complete opposite.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 26, 2026

Wanita diselamatkan dari runtuhan bangunan akibat gempa bumi di Venezuela

CARACAS: Seorang wanita berjaya diselamatkan dalam keadaan masih hidup daripada timbunan runtuhan dalam satu detik dramatik selepas gempa bumi di Venezuela mengorbankan ratusan nyawa serta mengakibatkan kemusnahan besar di negara Amerika Selatan itu. Sekurang-kurangnya 235 orang terbunuh, manakala pasukan penyelamat sedang giat mencari hampir 50,000 individu yang masih hilang susulan dua gempa bumi berturut-turut yang ... Read more The post Wanita diselamatkan dari runtuhan bangunan akibat gempa bumi di Venezuela appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

EL PAÍS

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· Jul 1, 2026

Venezuelans search for relatives among unrecognizable bodies: ‘I can’t say for certain it’s my niece’

At Caracas’s main morgue, families are identifying loved ones using photos of hundreds of victims

URL Media

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· Jun 26, 2026

Do Not Go Through The Grief of Losing an Infant Alone

Op-Ed: We need to normalize conversations around grief and mental health within BIPOC communities. The post Do Not Go Through The Grief of Losing an Infant Alone appeared first on URL Media.

Guinee news

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· Jul 10, 2026

Kindia : une mère de famille et son enfant tués par la foudre à Séguéya

Une vive émotion règne dans le district de Séguéya, situé dans la préfecture de Kindia, après un drame survenu dans le secteur de Kourédi, à une quinzaine de kilomètres du chef-lieu préfectoral. Dans la soirée du jeudi 09 juillet, une mère de famille et son enfant ont tragiquement perdu la vie après avoir été frappés []

BNO News

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· Jun 28, 2026

U.S. rescuers pull mother and baby alive from Venezuela earthquake rubble

American search-and-rescue teams pulled a mother and her nine-month-old baby alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in Venezuela after this week’s deadly earthquakes. Members of USA-01, an urban search-and-rescue team from Fairfax County, Virginia, were working alongside Venezuelan firefighters when they found the mother and child trapped beneath the debris, the team said [] The post U.S. rescuers pull mother and baby alive from Venezuela earthquake rubble appeared first on BNO News.

Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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· Jun 25, 2026

No: 120, 25 June 2026, Regarding the Earthquakes in Venezuela

We are deeply saddened by the loss of many lives and the heavy material damage caused by the earthquakes that struck Venezuela. We extend our condolences to the families of...

Daily Mail

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· Jul 3, 2026

My mother took her forced adoption secret to the grave, says tearful MP

My mother took her forced adoption secret to the grave, says tearful MP

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