Today in News History
On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1865, Four conspirators in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln are hanged. In 1917, Iva Withers, Canadian-American actress and singer (died 2014) was born. In 1930, Theodore McCarrick, American former cardinal (died 2025) was born. In 1933, David McCullough, American historian and author (died 2022) was born. In 1941, Michael Howard, Welsh lawyer and politician was born. In 1964, Lillian Copeland, American discus thrower and shot putter (born 1904) passed away. In 1975, Adam Nelson, American shot putter was born. In 1992, The New York Court of Appeals rules that women have the same right as men to go topless in public. In 2005, A series of four explosions occurs on London's transport system, killing 56 people, including four suicide bombers, and injuring over 700 others. In 2006, A shootout happens in Spiritwood, Canada, killing 2 Royal Canadian Mounted Police and wounding a 3rd officer. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Graham Platner faces new accusation, could drop out soon?
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is taking a break from his campaign after a new accusation of serious wrongdoing: sexual assault. The accuser, an ex-girlfriend named Jenny Racicot, told Politico a very damning story. She says that in late 2021, he barged into her house blackout drunk, even though she had told him via text emphatically that he...
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