Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1889, Emma Asson, Estonian educator and politician (died 1965) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1922, Leslie Brooks, American actress (died 2011) was born. In 1929, Sofia Muratova, Russian gymnast (died 2006) was born. In 1943, Chris Serle, English journalist and actor was born. In 1969, Oleg Serebrian, Moldovan political scientist and politician was born. In 1985, Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon. In 1988, Steven R. McQueen, American actor and model was born. In 1989, Charis Giannopoulos, Greek basketball player was born. In 2024, Shannen Doherty, American actress (born 1971) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Reveals Shock Decision on Political Future

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July 9, 2026

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Reveals Shock Decision on Political Future

Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Points of LightGrey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey has waded into the conversation surrounding Maine’s upcoming Senate election after rumors swirled of his possible involvement.The 60-year-old actor, who was born and raised outside Lewiston, Maine, wrote an essay for the Portland Press Herald in which he answered a question he says has been asked of him more than once: would he ever run for Senate?Dempsey, who is best known for playing Dr. Derek Shepherd in the hit ABC medical drama and for starring in films like Enchanted and Bridget Jones’s Baby, has no political experience to speak of.Read more at The Daily Beast.

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Us Weekly

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· Jul 3, 2026

Elle's Danielle Chand Addresses Elle Betraying [Spoiler] in Surprise Twist

The first season of Elle introduced some shocking moments — including Elle betraying her friend amid a complicated love triangle. During the Prime series, which is streaming now, Elle (Lexi Minetree) formed a friendship with Shannon (Danielle Chand) before she found out that the senior was dating Miles (Jacob Moskovitz). “[When we start the show], []

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 1, 2026

Amazon’s ‘Elle’ Prequel Solves a Legally Blonde Mystery Nobody Asked It To Solve

Amazon's Elle, a Legally Blonde prequel that premiered Wednesday on Prime Video, gives Elle Woods a savvy Seattle grunge-scene backstory that critics say directly undercuts the original film's entire premise about her arriving at Harvard oblivious to the world.

9 News Australia

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· Jun 24, 2026

Could police have done something different to prevent Virginia Giuffre's death? | 9 News Australia

An internal review is underway at WA Police into how the organisation interacted with Jeffrey Epstein accuser, Virginia Giuffre in the lead up to her death. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

Janice Dean breaks down in tears as she bids emotional farewell to Fox News amid health battle, ‘I wasn’t gonna cry’

Janice Dean emotionally reflects on her 22-year career at Fox News as she departs to fight an illness.

USA TODAY

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· 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/

TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 10, 2026

Poll: What did you make of the new series Elle?

Tell us in this week’s Best of the Box poll.

AutoStraddle

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· Jul 1, 2026

What’s New, Gay and Streaming in July 2026 on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, Peacock, Paramount+

Elle Woods has a lesbian best friend in a new Legally Blonde prequel, star-studded beach-read adaptation The Five Star Weekend boasts a charming mid-life lesbian revelation story, Heartstopper delivers its final installment and more queer stuff for your July. The post What’s New, Gay and Streaming in July 2026 on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, Peacock, Paramount+ appeared first on Autostraddle.

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· Jul 1, 2026

Reese Witherspoon Kept Her Original Legally Blonde Costumes. None Made It to the Prequel Series, Elle—Here’s Why

Elle Woods, the most legal of blondes, is back as a 16-year-old in Seattle. Here, series costume designer Sara Byblow explains how the production made sense of it all—and, honestly, pulled it off.

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· Jun 22, 2026

Oscar-Winning Star Reacts to Shocking Netflix Cancellation

Sarah Meyssonnier / ReutersGeena Davis said she and the cast of The Boroughs were “terribly disappointed” about the Netflix show’s cancellation, revealing that they had not been told why the drama had been pulled after just one season.The 70-year-old star opened up about The Boroughs in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, telling the publication that the role was “perfect” for her. “Fortunately, the creators, who became our dear, dear friends, were able to tell us before the news came out, and we’re all terribly disappointed,” Davis said. “Honestly, I don’t know what happened. I think it’s probably rare for a show to not get picked up and to have it announced that it’s not being picked up while it’s still in the top 10.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

Cosmopolitan

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· Jun 22, 2026

Lock In to Ariana Biermann and Hudson McLeroy’s Messy Relationship Timeline Ahead of ‘Next Gen NYC’ Season 2

So...are they back together or not?

Times of India

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· Jun 30, 2026

Candace Owens' Erika Kirk criticism takes surprising turn after controversial comments about her husband George Farmer

Candace Owens is facing fresh online scrutiny after comments about her husband, George Farmer, overshadowed her latest criticism of Erika Kirk. While questioning reports about Charlie and Erika Kirk's close communication, Owens said, “I don’t know what George does every day. I’m in my basement all day.” The remark sparked debate online, with many arguing it revealed more about her own marriage than her ongoing criticism of Erika Kirk.

Drudge Report

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· Jun 30, 2026

NPR: ALITO RETIRING... OOPS!

NPR: ALITO RETIRING... OOPS! (Top headline, 1st story, link) Related stories:But Speculation It Might Soon Be True...WHAT ABOUT THOMAS?MAGA FURY: AMY CONEY BARRETT... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

PBS NewsHour

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· Jul 6, 2026

Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann on Platner facing calls to drop out of Maine Senate race

NPR's Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including Democrats in Maine scrambling and calling on Graham Platner to drop out of the Senate race as a sexual assault accuser comes forward, the direction of the Democratic Party into the midterms and what happened in Washington during the nation's 250th anniversary.

Twitchy

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· Jul 9, 2026

'Spreading Conspiratorial Poison for Cash': Ben Shapiro Calls Down the THUNDER on Candace Owens and DAMN

'Spreading Conspiratorial Poison for Cash': Ben Shapiro Calls Down the THUNDER on Candace Owens and DAMN

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 1, 2026

Canberra media attempting to 'pull apart' One Nation following latest polls

On tonight’s episode of Paul Murray Live, Sky News host Paul Murray breaks down the latest One Nation polls, how the federal budget is unsettling the housing market, the threat of further mortgage pain for Australians, and more. “For the Canberra media, of course, they have one task, and that is to pull apart Pauline Hanson, to pull apart any and all of the ideas,” Mr Murray said. “One of the efforts that was clearly there with the Essential poll today … it comes out in The Guardian, was again sort of finding the holes that are there in the One Nation story.”

E! Online

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· Jul 11, 2026

Riley Burruss Details "Hard Time" of Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker Split

Riley Burruss shared how the next phase of her parents' relationship has impacted her. The Next Gen NYC star—whose first Bravo appearance was on The Real Housewives of Atlanta with mom Kandi...

Townhall

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· Jul 9, 2026

This Washington State Senator Said Something Extremely Disturbing About Girls' Bodies and Parental Rights

This Washington State Senator Said Something Extremely Disturbing About Girls' Bodies and Parental Rights

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 11, 2026

Sen. Collins in Worse Trouble After Platner Exit?

The conventional media wisdom is that Maine GOP Senator Susan Collins is sitting back and laughing this week, and well she might be. The collapse of Graham Platner's campaign is an implosion for the ages, and it puts the state's Democrats in a tricky situation they need to navigate skillfully in these next two weeks.

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 6, 2026

Charlie Kirk’s widow faces murder suspect in court

Erika Kirk was with her family at a preliminary hearing in the murder of slain conservative pundit

Daily Mail

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· Jun 28, 2026

Is LAURA DONNELLY the next Claire Foy? As new Netflix blockbuster Kennedy looks set to shoot her to stardom, she talks family, fame and friendship with Colin Farrell

Is LAURA DONNELLY the next Claire Foy? As new Netflix blockbuster Kennedy looks set to shoot her to stardom, she talks family, fame and friendship with Colin Farrell

RedState

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· Jul 10, 2026

Katie Porter’s Raging Karen Yelp Meltdowns Are Exactly What You’d Expect: ‘Horrible Experience’

Katie Porter’s Raging Karen Yelp Meltdowns Are Exactly What You’d Expect: ‘Horrible Experience’

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· Jul 1, 2026

WATCH: Beyond the Blonde: How the New Series “Elle” Reclaims the “Legally Blonde” Legacy for a New Generation

It has been 25 years since Legally Blonde premiered, instantly cementing Elle Woods as a modern feminist icon. Fans were captivated by the fashionable and endlessly optimistic sorority student whose life took an unexpected turn after her boyfriend ends their relationship, believing she’s not ambitious enough. Refusing to be underestimated, Elle earns a place at [...] The post WATCH: Beyond the Blonde: How the New Series “Elle” Reclaims the “Legally Blonde” Legacy for a New Generation first appeared on GLAAD.

Knewz

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· Jul 7, 2026

Charlie Kirk’s widow breaks down in court as she faces alleged killer for the first time

Right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk‘s widow, Erika Kirk, faced his alleged killer for the first time in a Utah courtroom on Monday, July 6. She was visibly emotional as she leaned on the shoulder of her mother-in-law, Kathryn Kirk, while her father-in-law, Robert Kirk, sat beside her. Dressed in black, Erika joined the family as...

Associated Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Gemma Chan to play Anna May Wong in forthcoming biopic

Gemma Chan says Anna May Wong "never properly got her due" — so she's bringing her story to the screen. #GemmaChan #AnnaMayWong

Variety

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· Jul 7, 2026

Disney’s ABC Asserts ‘The View’ Qualifies for News Exemption in New Filing

Joy Behar looks and acts nothing like David Muir or Robin Roberts, but ABC asserts her program, “The View” is entitled to the same protections as program such as “World News Tonight” or “Good Morning America.” More than 76,000 comments have been filed by the public with the Federal Communications Commission after Disney’s ABC in []

OpsLens

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· Jul 4, 2026

Can we stop the slide into socialism? * WorldNetDaily * by Laura Hollis

Source link This week has brought more news that contains powerful warnings about the trajectory of the country. First, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Watson v. Republican National Committee. In

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