Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1917, Andrew Wyeth, American artist (died 2009) was born. In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. In 1958, J. D. Hayworth, American politician and radio host was born. In 1969, Jesse Pintado, Mexican-American guitarist (died 2006) was born. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2024, Ruth Westheimer, German-American sex therapist (born 1928) passed away. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Fox News viewers slam Jesse Watters over 'sad' Nancy Guthrie update
Fox News host Jesse Watters sparked a fierce backlash from his own viewers after declaring the ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case a hoax — only for his own correspondent to suggest they may prove credible. Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother has been missing since February 1.
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USA TODAY
· Jul 10, 2026
Janice Dean cries as she says goodbye to colleagues at 'Fox & Friends'
Longtime Fox News meteorologist Janice Dean got emotional as she bid farewell to her "Fox & Friends" colleagues after 22 years. 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/
Reuters
· Jun 24, 2026
Savannah Guthrie pleads for answers to mother's fate
National television host Savannah Guthrie took time on her morning news show to appeal to the public once more for answers to the fate of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, missing since a presumed abduction over four months ago in Arizona. #nancyguthrie #savannahguthrie #abduction #nbc #missing #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/today-co-anchor-savannah-guthrie-pleads-answers-missing-mothers-fate-2026-06-23/ 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
Irish Star
· Jul 10, 2026
Jesse Watters' Fox News absence continues as Charlie Hurt faces viewer backlash
Jesse Watters Primetime was hosted by Charlie Hurt on Wednesday, July 8, as some Fox News viewers criticized the fill-in host amid Jesse Watters' ongoing absence
Us Weekly
· Jul 9, 2026
Savannah Guthrie Misses 'Today' Show for 2 Days Amid Mom's Disappearance
Savannah Guthrie has missed two days of hosting the Today show without an explanation. Laura Jarrett filled in for Guthrie, 54, on Thursday, July 9, sitting beside Craig Melvin to anchor the morning show. One day earlier, Sheinelle Jones appeared on the broadcast in Guthrie’s place. No reason was given for either of Guthrie’s absences. []
Metro
· Jun 26, 2026
New Nancy Guthrie demand letter claims to have video of ‘day she died’
New Nancy Guthrie demand letter claims to have video of ‘day she died’
KLIF – 570AM – Dallas
· Jul 6, 2026
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Related coverage for "Fox News viewers slam Jesse Watters over 'sad' Nancy Guthrie update ": USA TODAY — Janice Dean cries as she says goodbye to colleagues at 'Fox & Friends'. Reuters — Savannah Guthrie pleads for answers to mother's fate. Irish Star — Jesse Watters' Fox News absence continues as Charlie Hurt faces viewer backlash. Us Weekly — Savannah Guthrie Misses 'Today' Show for 2 Days Amid Mom's Disappearance. Metro — New Nancy Guthrie demand letter claims to have video of ‘day she died’. KLIF – 570AM – Dallas — DFW’s Morning News-Rangers Beer Record