Today in News History

On June 16, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1632, The Plymouth Company granted a land patent to Thomas Purchase, the first settler of Pejepscot, Maine, settling at the site of Fort Andross. In 1760, French and Indian War: Robert Rogers and his Rangers surprise French held Fort Sainte Thérèse on the Richelieu River near Lake Champlain. The fort is raided and burned. In 1806, Edward Davy, English physician and chemist (died 1885) was born. In 1824, A meeting at Old Slaughter's coffee house in London leads to the formation of what is now the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). In 1858, John Snow, English epidemiologist and physician (born 1813) passed away. In 1961, Marcel Junod, Swiss physician and anesthesiologist (born 1904) passed away. In 1966, Phil Vischer, American voice actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, co-created VeggieTales was born. In 2002, Padre Pio is canonized by the Roman Catholic Church. In 2004, Jacques Miquelon, Canadian lawyer and judge (born 1911) passed away. In 2010, Bhutan becomes the first country to institute a total ban on tobacco. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Louisiana AG calls for EPA to study mifepristone in drinking water

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June 16, 2026

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Potential impact of the abortion drug mifepristone on the nation’s waterways and drinking water supply should be studied, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and a coalition of attorneys general told the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Murrill and attorneys general from 13 other states signed a letter led by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey asking the EPA []...Click to read more

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