Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1910, Lien Gisolf, Dutch high jumper (died 1993) was born. In 1919, William F. Quinn, American lawyer (died 2006) was born. In 1934, Wole Soyinka, Nigerian author, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Leonard Garment, American lawyer and public servant, 14th White House Counsel (born 1924) passed away. In 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Mistrial in L.A. Wildfire Case, DOJ in Shambles

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June 28, 2026

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A mistrial was declared Friday in the federal trial of a 30-year-old former Uber driver accused of setting what would become the destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history.

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RedState

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· Jun 26, 2026

Breaking: Mistrial Declared in Palisades Fire Arson Case After Bizarre Jury Twist

Breaking: Mistrial Declared in Palisades Fire Arson Case After Bizarre Jury Twist

Hot Air

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· Jun 26, 2026

BREAKING: Mistrial Declared in Palisades Arson Trial

BREAKING: Mistrial Declared in Palisades Arson Trial

UPI

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· Jun 26, 2026

Palisades Fire: Judge declares mistrial in Jonathan Rinderknect case

Palisades Fire: Judge declares mistrial in Jonathan Rinderknect case

OpsLens

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· Jun 26, 2026

Mistrial declared in Pacific Palisades arson case after jury deadlocks * WorldNetDaily * by Cristina Laila, The Gateway Pundit

Source link Pacific Palisades fires A mistrial was declared in the Pacific Palisades arson case after a jury deadlocked. Prosecutors said they will retry the case. Last October, federal prosecutors

KTLA 5

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· Jun 27, 2026

Mistrial declared in Palisades Fire arson case

A judge has declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of deliberately sparking a wildfire that eventually became the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history. Jurors said they were deadlocked on all three felony counts, with a final vote of 10 to 2 for acquittal. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/mistrial-declared-in-palisades-fire-arson-trial-jury-deadlocked/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 26, 2026

Burned By The Jury: $51B Palisades Fire Trial Goes Up In Smoke

A dramatic mistrial rocked a Los Angeles federal courtroom Friday when jurors threw up their hands in the scorching arson case against the man accused of igniting the deadliest wildfire in California history — and prosecutors are already promising round two. U.S. District Judge Anne Hwang pulled the plug on the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, ...

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jun 27, 2026

Palisades Fire Arson Case Ends in Mistrial After Jury Deadlocks

A federal judge declared a mistrial in the arson case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting the fire that prosecutors say later became the deadly Palisades Fire, leaving one of Los Angeles’ most closely watched wildfire accountability cases unresolved.

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

What’s on fire in Houston? Blaze near Lawndale and Broadway sends thick black smoke into the sky

Houston Fire Department (HFD) crews are responding.

NBC News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Mistrial declared in trial over deadly Palisades Fire

After two days of deliberations, a federal judge declared a mistrial in the case concerning the origin of the devastating January 2025 fires in Los Angeles. NBC News' Misty Marris explains how the judge reached the mistrial verdict.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

Smoke Rises Over Nature Coast: Emergency Crews Battle Twin Wildfires In Citrus, Hernando Counties

THE BREAKDOWN: Firefighters are on the scene of two separate wildfires that broke out just minutes apart on Friday afternoon in Citrus and Hernando counties. One fire was triggered by a lightning strike in an Inverness marsh, while the sizes of both blazes remain unknown as crews work to contain them. Two new wildfires broke [] Smoke Rises Over Nature Coast: Emergency Crews Battle Twin Wildfires In Citrus, Hernando Counties

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 26, 2026

Mistrial declared in deadly Los Angeles fire case

Los Angeles (United States) – The trial of a man accused of setting one of the blazes that tore through Los Angeles last year in one of the costliest disasters in U.S. history collapsed Friday when the jury failed to reach a verdict. Jonathan Rinderknecht had been charged with starting a blaze that eventually rekindled []

Fark

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· Jul 10, 2026

Fort Wayne, IN man tries to impress ghost of Jerry Lee Lewis with his own version of "Great Balls of Fire" [Repeat]

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Guinee news

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· Jul 9, 2026

Sinko : un violent incendie réduit plusieurs commerces en cendres, de nombreux blessés graves

Un violent incendie s’est déclaré ce jeudi 9 juillet 2026 au quartier M’Ballia, situé dans la commune rurale de Sinko, préfecture de Beyla. Le sinistre a réduit en cendres plusieurs commerces, fait plusieurs blessés graves et plongé de nombreuses familles dans le désarroi. Selon les témoignages recueillis sur place, les flammes se sont propagées avec []

The Barbed Wire

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· Jun 29, 2026

Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy, a heated Senate race, one missing giraffe🦒

Howdy y’all, it’s Brian Gaar with The Barbed Wire. Welcome back to Texas, which continues to be the only state capable of producing all of these headlines at the same time. Nearly a year after the deadly Hill Country floods, Camp Mystic is filing for bankruptcy,

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 26, 2026

Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in arson trial over deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday in the arson case against the man accused of sparking the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles.

Townhall

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· Jul 10, 2026

It's Sad This Case Got That Far, But It Was a Good Day for the Rule of Law in Texas

It's Sad This Case Got That Far, But It Was a Good Day for the Rule of Law in Texas

Associated Press

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· Jun 27, 2026

10 of 12 jurors say Palisades Fire suspect isn’t guilty. Now he faces a retrial

The man accused of sparking last year’s deadly Palisades Fire will be tried again this fall after his first federal arson case ended in a mistrial Friday. Ten of the 12 jurors said Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, is innocent. Judge Anne Hwang quickly set an Oct. 19 retrial date and ordered him jailed until then. Rinderknecht has pleaded not guilty to starting one of the most destructive wildfires in California history.

The West Australian

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· Jul 8, 2026

Woodside's lawsuit on protesters set for court hearing

A civil case initiated by an oil and gas giant against three environmentalists over a stink bomb three years ago has been listed for a court hearing.

Article | The Nation

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· Jul 3, 2026

All the Awful Supreme Court Rulings You Probably Missed

Elie Mystal In this week's Elie v. US, our justice correspondent delves into 7 cases that got overlooked in the end-of-term frenzy. The post All the Awful Supreme Court Rulings You Probably Missed appeared first on The Nation.

Fox News

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· Jun 27, 2026

Palisades Fire deadlock fuels fear that ideology is creeping into jury box — and Mangione could be next

Palisades Fire mistrial fuels fears of jury nullification, with a former prosecutor warning it could impact Luigi Mangione's upcoming federal trial.

Drudge Report

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· Jun 26, 2026

Nursing homes, factory owners and immigrants brace for fallout from Supreme ruling...

Nursing homes, factory owners and immigrants brace for fallout from Supreme ruling... (First column, 3rd story, link) Related stories:SPRAY AWAY: Court Rejects Lawsuit Alleging ROUNDUP Weedkiller Caused Cancer... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

ArcaMax

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· Jun 28, 2026

Colorado wildfires: Lightning-sparked fires in southwestern Colorado forest burn thousands of acres, force evacuations

Three wildfires sparked Saturday in a southwestern Colorado forest, with two of the blazes combining to consume thousands of acres and force evacuations, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The Ferris, Far Draw and Doe Canyon fires were first ...

Off The Press

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· Jul 3, 2026

Colorado wildfire destroys 160 structures; thousands evacuated

A wildfire burning southwest of Denver has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures by Friday as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties. The Aspen Acres fire is one of about 40 uncontained large blazes burning mostly in the West, fueled by months of dry weather []...Click to read more

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 11, 2026

Charred Vehicles Left Behind After Spain Wildfire

Footage shows burned-out vehicles and widespread wildfire damage in Bedar, Spain, following the deadly Almeria wildfire. The charred vehicles were used by victims who died or became trapped while trying to escape the blaze.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece, Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke

Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece, Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke

Times of India

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· Jul 1, 2026

The legend of California's terrifying Char-Man: How a wildfire gave birth to one of America's haunting legends

The legend of California's terrifying Char-Man: How a wildfire gave birth to one of America's haunting legends

Kathimerini

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fire near Thessaloniki largely contained after village evacuations

A wildfire that destroyed two industrial plants and forced the overnight evacuation of three villages and a care facility near Thessaloniki has been largely contained and no longer has an active front, the fire service has said.

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 2, 2026

Tragedy in Oreokastro: Video captures the moment a deadly fire breaks out from a cigarette

The account of the 40-year-old mother who managed to survive, while her husband and son lost their lives, is deeply moving The post Tragedy in Oreokastro: Video captures the moment a deadly fire breaks out from a cigarette appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The Daily Caller

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· Jul 1, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: DHS Reacts After Texas Woman Sentencing Over Fraudulent FEMA Claims Tied To Los Angeles Wildfires

'Anyone who steals from American taxpayers will be held accountable'

Pluralist

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· Jul 9, 2026

The Peaceful Split: Why More Couples Are Turning to Family Law Mediators

Divorce has long carried the assumption of courtrooms, opposing attorneys, and bitter disputes. But a

Hi China

· Jul 7, 2026

Off duty, always on duty: Firefighter rushes to stop neighborhood fire

While on leave at home, firefighter Chen Cong heard a loud bang and discovered a neighbor's electrical box on fire. Without hesitation, he rushed out and quickly brought the blaze under control. #EverydayHero

KSFO – 560 AM – San Francisco

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· Jun 26, 2026

Mistrial Declared in Palisades Fire Trial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw3F-JrplFQ The trial for the man accused of starting the fire that would become the Palisades fire in Californ...

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

Twelve Killed as Wildfire Tears Through Almería in Spain’s Deadliest Andalusia Blaze

A wildfire swept through Almería's Los Gallardos on Thursday, killing at least twelve people including four suspected British nationals found trapped in vehicles — Andalusia's deadliest blaze on record. Nineteen remain missing as firefighters and military emergency units battle the still-uncontained fire in extreme heat.

Malay Mail

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· Jul 10, 2026

Firefighters battle Kuching ice cream factory blaze spreading to neighbouring premises, all workers safe

KUCHING, July 10 — A fire broke out at an ice cream factory and spread to a neighbouring factory at Demak Laut Ind...

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