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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1606, Roland Fréart de Chambray (died 1676) was born. In 1628, Robert Shirley, English soldier and diplomat (born 1581) passed away. In 1793, John Clare, English poet and author (died 1864) was born. In 1821, Nathan Bedford Forrest, American general and first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan (died 1877) was born. In 1886, Father Edward J. Flanagan, founder of Boys Town (died 1948) was born. In 1892, Léo-Pol Morin, Canadian pianist, composer, and educator (died 1941) was born. In 1903, Kenneth Clark, English historian and author (died 1983) was born. In 1910, Lien Gisolf, Dutch high jumper (died 1993) was born. In 1919, William F. Quinn, American lawyer (died 2006) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

My grandfather raised six of us — Then a note changed everything at his funeral

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July 12, 2026

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My grandfather raised six of us — Then a note changed everything at his funeral

Maria uncovers a hidden family truth after her grandfather's funeral, following a stranger's note that unravels long-buried secrets about her parents' deaths.

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9 News Australia

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· Jul 3, 2026

Family share heartbreak over 84-year-old's death

The man suspected of starting the blaze also died in the fire. #9News

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 10, 2026

'School community heartbroken' following tragic death of young girl, 14, 'who brought so much joy'

The teen's family has issued a heartbreaking request for mourners attending her funeral on Saturday

Us Weekly

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· Jun 30, 2026

Inside 'Storage Wars' Star Darrell Sheets' Celebration of Life

Loved ones gathered to say a heartfelt final goodbye to Darrell Sheets. Family and friends met in Huntington Beach on Monday, June 29, for a celebration of life ceremony in honor of the late reality TV star, who died two months ago at the age of 67. “It was an honor to be a part []

Legit.ng

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· Jul 10, 2026

Slain Oyo teacher’s family reacts after kidnapped victims are released

The family of Michael Olugbade Oyedokun mourns his death amid celebrations for rescued pupils and teachers in Oyo State, highlighting the tragedy of loss.

Yen.com.gh

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· Jun 27, 2026

George Quaye weeps uncontrollably in heart-wrenching funeral tribute to late Fred Akowuah

Media personality George Quaye delivered an emotional tribute at the funeral of his childhood friend Fred Akowuah, reflecting on a 40-year bond and profound loss.

Irish News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Tributes paid as 21-year-old who died in Donegal crash named

The young man was involved in a crash near Buncrana on Saturday night

Arise News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Family Announces Passing of Dorothy Theresa Wilkinson, Revered Matriarch, At 92

Tributes pour in for Wilkinson, who died at 92, remembered for faith, resilience and devotion to family.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 1, 2026

Mourners attend funerals for 14 Pakistani children killed in tutoring center roof collapse

Mourners are attending funerals of 14 schoolchildren who were killed when the roof of a tutoring center collapsed.

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Family treasure once thought destroyed finds place at MMCA

Every family has its own lore. Older family members recall a person or incident related to the family that they have heard about from their elders. Although details are often lacking, these stories are passed down from one generation to the next as a crucial part of the family’s shared history. Retold enough times, they acquire the status of family lore. For years, Diana Kang had dismissed a tall tale repeated at big family gatherings as mere family lore. For as long as she could remember, the r

ABC News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Mourners attend funerals for 14 Pakistani children killed in roof collapse

Mourners are attending funerals of 14 schoolchildren who were killed when the roof of a tutoring center collapsed

KMJNow – Fresno

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· Jul 8, 2026

Family Remembers 15-Year-Old Killed After Vehicle Crashes into Fresno County Canal

TRANQUILLITY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Family members are mourning the loss of a 15-year-old boy who died after a vehicle crashed into a Fresno County canal o...

E! Online

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· Jun 22, 2026

Sandra Bullock Shares Rare Photo of 2 Kids in Tribute to Her Late Dad

Sandra Bullock is honoring her father. The 61-year-old paid tribute to her late dad John Wilson Bullock on Father’s Day, sharing sweet snaps of him embracing her, snuggling with his grandkids...

NDTV

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· Jun 21, 2026

Happy Father's Day 2026: 40+ Heartwarming Wishes, Short Quotes And Emotional Messages

As families come together to honour their dads with gifts and heartfelt gestures, many people also look for meaningful words to express their feelings.

The News Letter

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· Jun 24, 2026

'Why are we suffering, what did we all do wrong?' Families unite in grief for victims of Republican terrorist murders at Walker's Bar, 50 years on from Troubles atrocity

Family members are united in grief as they remember the victims of the Walker’s Bar attack, 50 years after the Republican act of sectarian brutality.

Euro Weekly News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Gifted a Rolex or diamond ring in Spain? Hacienda could demand tax on it

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Daily Mail

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· Jun 29, 2026

Clive Davis funeral: Emotional stars unite to bid final farewell to music mogul after his death aged 94

Clive Davis funeral: Emotional stars unite to bid final farewell to music mogul after his death aged 94

Football | Mail Online

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· Jun 21, 2026

Emma Hayes pays heartfelt tribute to her late father on his 85th birthday as she reveals poignant message on her shirt during World Cup coverage

Emma Hayes pays heartfelt tribute to her late father on his 85th birthday as she reveals poignant message on her shirt during World Cup coverage

BERNAMA

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· Jun 22, 2026

General : Over 150 Congregants Attend Funeral Prayers For Literary Figure Abu Bakar Abd Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- More than 150 congregants attended the funeral prayers for literary figure and former Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Board of Governors chairman Prof Emeritus Datuk Abu Bakar Abd Hamid, who died of old age last night. He was 87.

ArcaMax

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· Jun 21, 2026

Kelly Osbourne tells fans she 'aches' for her dad in heartbreaking Father' Day tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

The television personality marked Father's Day with an emotional tribute to the late Black Sabbath icon, revealing one of his last texts and reflecting on the lasting impact of his death on their family.

The Root

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· Jul 10, 2026

‘He Just Wanted Peace’: Parents Honor Nolan Wells’ Life, Raise Questions About Final Hours

Nolan Wells' grieving family remembered his compassion, questioned the investigation and renewed calls for transparency surrounding his mysterious death.

TwistedSifter

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· Jun 24, 2026

“He’s Not My Dad”: Teen Sparks Family Feud by Erasing Stepfather From Family Pictures

Should they simply forget he ever existed? The post “He’s Not My Dad”: Teen Sparks Family Feud by Erasing Stepfather From Family Pictures appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

Happy Father’s Day 2026: 150+ wishes, quotes, images, messages and WhatsApp statuses to share today

Celebrate Father’s Day by sharing heartfelt wishes, messages and quotes that make your dad feel loved, appreciated and special.

Nepal News

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· Jul 8, 2026

करेन्ट लागेर प्राधिकरणका कर्मचारीको मृत्यु

उदयपुर। उदयपुरको बेलका नगरपालिका ९ रामपुर बजारमा करेन्ट लागेर नेपाल विद्युत् प्राधिकरणका एक कर्मचारीको मृत्यु भएको छ। विद्युत्‌को पोल मर्मतका क्रममा प्राधिकरणका ४० वर्षीय कर्मचारी मिलन चाम्लिङको करेन्ट लागेर आज (बुधबार) मृत्यु भएको हो । उनी करार सेवाका कर्मचारी रहेको जिल्ला प्रहरी कार्यालयका सूचना अधिकारी गणेश बमले बताए।

Metro

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· Jun 23, 2026

Russell T Davies, 63, confirms relationship with model Oliver Cole, 27: ‘I’m very lucky’

'I was widowed eight years ago, and you kind of think, that's it – genuinely.'

JOE.co.uk

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· Jun 30, 2026

Family launch plea for missing England fan travelling to World Cup

The family have taken to social media to appeal for help. The family of England supporter Michael Hewitt have launched an urgent appeal to help discover any information about the whereabouts of the 65-year-old. Hewitt’s family say they have not heard from Michael since the 21st of June, at which point he had been due []

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

‘Kind-hearted’ Melbourne teen stabbed to death

A 15-year-old is being remembered as a kind-hearted boy who died too young after he was stabbed to death outside a Craigieburn hospital.

Guinee news

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· Jul 9, 2026

Avis de décès de Monsieur Kabinè Oulén Koïta, dit « Maire »

La grande famille KOÏTA de Banankoroda, dans la commune urbaine de Kankan, les familles alliées ainsi que les amis et connaissances ont la profonde douleur d’annoncer le décès de leur père, frère, cousin, neveu, beau-père, Monsieur Kabinè Oulén Koïta, affectueusement appelé « Maire », enseignant de profession. Son décès est survenu dans la nuit d’hier []

Tehran Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

What slogans do the mourning crowds chant?

TEHRAN- The funeral and farewell ceremony for the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, is far more than a simple ritual of bidding farewell to a political or religious figure. It is a scene where grief, loyalty, and the redefinition of the bond between the social body and the leadership of the system unfold simultaneously.

Limerick Post Newspaper

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· Jul 9, 2026

Late father ‘made the hardest times seem easy’

HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a beloved father of two who passed away following a traffic road crash. Jeff Daly, of St Joseph’s Park, Dromcollogher, County Limerick, lost his life after his motorcycle collided with a jeep on the N20 at Castlewrixon, Ballyhea, County Cork, on July 4. The young father of two, aged [] The post Late father ‘made the hardest times seem easy’ appeared first on Limerick Post.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 6, 2026

VIDEO: Father of 14-month-old martyr Zahra at Leader funeral

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Hujjat al-Islam Mohammadi Golpayegani, the son-in-law of the martyred Leader and father of 14-month-old martyr Zahra, attended the funeral ceremony for members of the Leader’s family on Monday.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 2, 2026

The last time Iran held a funeral for the Supreme Leader

An estimated 10 million mourners attended Iran’s first Supreme Leader’s funeral in 1989.

Mindanao Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

HONORING MY MOTHER | Day o’ dads

THE DAY of dads may have come and gone, but I am sure it still must have left some bits of sparkles in the hearts of all fathers, including a

Presstv

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· Jul 5, 2026

Mourners perform funeral prayers for martyred Leader

Mourners performed funeral prayers for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, on Sunday.

The Standard

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· Jun 21, 2026

Driver killed in train crash near Bedford named as family pay tribute

Shaun Burton’s family said they were devastated by his loss, in a statement released by British Transport Police.

Africanews

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei laid to rest in Mashhad

Thousands of mourners performed funeral prayers Thursday on the final day of ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

NewsOne

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· Jul 10, 2026

Nolan Wells’ Father Said ‘If You Go With A Group, You Stay With A Group’ — Black Parents Know Exactly What He Meant

Nolan Wells' parents speak out on his mysterious death, raising questions about deleted messages and a viral video of an argument.

BoingBoing

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· Jul 8, 2026

You can hire a mysterious stranger to mourn your passing

There's nothing new about hired mourners. The practice of paying folks to pretend to care about someone's passing goes back thousands of years, crossing cultural divides, from east to west. Moirologists, wailers, keeners—call them what you will. For the vain or the superstitious, there's comfort to be found in knowing that someone will be there to witness their remains ritualistically given to the dust. — Read the rest The post You can hire a mysterious stranger to mourn your passing appeared first on Boing Boing.

Arutz Sheva

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· Jun 28, 2026

Tearful farewell at grave of fallen soldier

A week after he was killed in a tank disaster in southern Lebanon, the family and friends of Nave Habshoosh gathered for a memorial service and farewell.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 5, 2026

Funeral prayers held for martyred leader, Imam Khamenei

Funeral prayers held for martyred leader, Imam Khamenei

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