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On July 10, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, Alexander Mackenzie reaches the Mackenzie River delta. In 1919, Ian Wallace, English actor and singer (died 2009) was born. In 1921, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, American activist, co-founded the Special Olympics (died 2009) was born. In 1926, Carleton Carpenter, American actor, magician, songwriter, and novelist (died 2022) was born. In 1934, Marshall Brodien, American actor (died 2019) was born. In 1941, Ian Whitcomb, English singer-songwriter, producer, and actor (died 2020) was born. In 1964, Wilfried Peeters, Belgian cyclist was born. In 1975, Alain Nasreddine, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1980, Adam Petty, American race car driver (died 2000) was born. In 2008, Former Macedonian Interior Minister Ljube Boškoski is acquitted of all war-crimes charges by a United Nations tribunal. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Former Olympic canoeist pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool damage

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July 9, 2026

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Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He was indicted on one count of destruction of property exceeding $1,000. Hearn's supporters and his lawyer argue he's being used as a scapegoat for the pool's longstanding problems. CNN's Katelyn Polantz reports.

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