Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Journalist and French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a member of the opposing political faction. 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 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) 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 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Police: 'Critical incident' in downtown Wilson

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Police: 'Critical incident' in downtown Wilson

Wilson police are reporting a 'critical incident' has occurred in the downtown area.

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Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 30, 2026

St. Petersburg Homicide Detectives Investigate After Body Discovered On 11th Street South

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A quiet neighborhood block transformed into an active crime scene as police investigators converged on the 5800 block of 11th Street South. Officers discovered a deceased individual at the location, immediately triggering a full-scale homicide investigation. According to department officials, investigators strongly suspect foul play in connection with the death. Authorities [] St. Petersburg Homicide Detectives Investigate After Body Discovered On 11th Street South

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 9, 2026

Man Loses Hand in Horrific Fourth of July Cleanup Explosion

GoFundMeA man lost his hand in an explosion on a northern California beach while cleaning up leftover July 4th fireworks. The man, currently only identified as Jason by a GoFundMe fundraiser organized by his family, was walking and cleaning up debris at the beach with his girlfriend, Pamala, on July 5, following the holiday weekend festivities, when a “bomb-like device” exploded in his hand. Pamala, who witnessed the explosion, held Jason’s severely wounded arm with her shirt to stop the bleeding. Police reported that Jason was taken by Del Norte Ambulance to Sutter Coast Hospital, where he had his hand amputated and is currently being treated for vision and hearing problems while he awaits further surgeries. An investigation is ongoing at Crescent City’s Point St. George beach in Del Norte County, where the explosion occurred, and officials are checking the area for any other explosives that could pose a threat. It is still unclear what caused the explosion.Read it at CBS NewsRead more at The Daily Beast.

NDTV

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· Jul 3, 2026

Video: Cop Dragged Out Of Car, Beaten In Public In Nagpur Road Rage

The incident was captured on a nearby CCTV camera. The policeman, who was seriously injured, was taken to a private hospital with help from locals

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 11, 2026

The Patrol Car Crisis: How a Busybody’s Constant Police Calls Pushed a Fed-Up Resident to Plan a Genius Legal Counter-Attack

Annoying neighbors can ruin the neighborhood. The post The Patrol Car Crisis: How a Busybody’s Constant Police Calls Pushed a Fed-Up Resident to Plan a Genius Legal Counter-Attack appeared first on TwistedSifter.

WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville

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· Jun 22, 2026

Part of North Broadway in Knoxville is Closed Due to Serious Crash

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) - KPD and KFD are on the scene of a serious crash on North Broadway at Cecil Avenue. North Broadway from Cecil Avenue to Grainger...

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Chico shooting update: Massive police presence at Butte County Library on Sherman Avenue; chilling photos emerge

Massive law enforcement activity was seen at Sherman Avenue/Third Avenue in Chico, California on Monday amid reports of a shooting at the Butte County Library.

Daily Finland

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· Jun 30, 2026

3 killed in road mishaps in Helsinki, Vantaa

Three people were killed in separate road accidents in the capital on Tuesday, police said in separate press releases. Two pedestrians were killed when a private car knocked down them at Itäväylä area near Kulosaari in Helsinki early Tuesday night. The accident took place at about 12:30 a.m. when the car was going from the direction of the Redi shopping centre. The driver fled the scene after the accident, said police, quoting eyewitnesses. The victims- a man and a woman- sustained critical wounds and died on the spot. Police did not divulge the detail identities of the deceased but said that both of them were about 30year-olds. Police later arrested the driver, a man in his 40s from Itäkeskus area. Police suspected that the driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash and investigating into the case as suspected aggravated drunk driving, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated endangerment of traffic safety. Meanwhile, a woman was killed when an electric scooter collided with a truck in Vantaa on Tuesday morning. The accident occurred at Lehdokkitie area at about 7:30 a.m. and the rider of the electric scooter died on the spot. Police did not disclose the details about the accident and the identity of the deceased. They are investigating into the incident under the criminal charges of endangering traffic safety and causing death. Police and the Accident Investigation Board are investigating into theincidentsto find out the reasons behind the accidents.

Off The Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

Mass raids across oil boomtown where council clings to power despite furious uprising

A sweeping series of law enforcement raids hit the Central California city of Avenal on Wednesday as investigators searched City Hall, a community center and multiple homes linked to the town’s embattled leadership. The move dramatically escalates a months-long political crisis after local elected officials refused to relinquish power despite being overwhelmingly recalled by voters. []...Click to read more

KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jul 12, 2026

Six Dead In Dallas During First 10 Days Of July: Arrests Made, Suspects Sought

Crime scene concept with a firearm and evidence markers / high contrast image | Image by Fer Gregory/Shutterstock An unknown suspect shot and killed 1...

Boston.com

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· Jun 30, 2026

Suspect flees after crowd throws drinks at lone BPD officer, prompting renewed staffing worries

Police worked to clear a chaotic, gridlocked intersection in Dorchester Sunday night. The post Suspect flees after crowd throws drinks at lone BPD officer, prompting renewed staffing worries appeared first on Boston.com.

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jul 13, 2026

“Teen Takeovers” Leave City Officials Scrambling For Answers As Youth Gatherings Turn Volatile

American cities are confronting a growing and poorly understood phenomenon: large, sudden gatherings of young people that frequently erupt into disorder and defy easy categorization. In Raleigh, North Carolina, Police Chief Rico Boyce described a scene outside a patrol car at 1:30 a.m. on a Sunday that shook even his seasoned instincts, telling city leaders [] The post “Teen Takeovers” Leave City Officials Scrambling For Answers As Youth Gatherings Turn Volatile appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Knewz

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘Not a random act of violence’: 2 killed 1 injured in Michigan mall shooting as police probe into dispute between two groups

A freak shooting incident at a Michigan mall left two dead and one injured. The incident happened at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday, July 3, per LiveNOW from FOX. The police arrived at the scene after complaints were made to 911 describing two gun-wielding men. Dearborn Police found three victims upon reaching...

Associated Press

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· Jun 23, 2026

Police arrest 18-year-old suspect in California library shooting that killed 2

A commuter recorded the police response after a shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect under arrest. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

KMJNow – Fresno

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· Jul 10, 2026

Armed Supect Shot by Porterville Police Officer

PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KFSN) -- An investigation is underway into a shooting between officers and an armed suspect in Porterville. It happened just afte...

Daily Dot

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· Jul 6, 2026

Viral Video Shows Officer Spraying Bystanders, Prompting Comments Like “She’s Using It Like Flyspray”

A clip of an officer going spray-crazy with pepper spray on bystanders in the street is going viral and people can’t quite piece together why. In the clip, which has been reshared by X user @welshmaan, the streets seem a bit chaotic as officers attempt to regain some control. But a female officer wearing a Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post Viral Video Shows Officer Spraying Bystanders, Prompting Comments Like “She’s Using It Like Flyspray” appeared first on The Daily Dot.

CBC News

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· Jun 23, 2026

A timeline of Montreal's deadly Côte-des-Neiges shooting

Following a shooting in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood that left a police officer and a civilian dead on Monday, many questions remain unanswered about the suspect’s motives and the sequence of events. Here’s a recap of what happened.

KTLA 5

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· Jul 6, 2026

Gunfire erupts as brothers struggle over kitchen knife - Caught on Camera

A critical incident in the LAPD's 77th Street Division, as two brothers struggle over a knife - the early morning family squabble that ends in police gunfire. Then, a dangerous pursuit on and around the 60 Freeway tops speeds of 118 miles per hour, the dramatic ending beneath an overpass. And a century-old theatrical landmark sends smoke into the skies above Hollywood as fire crews work to contain the blaze before it spreads. This is "Caught on Camera." Premiered July 5, 2026. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Fox News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Video shows moments before Army veteran was fatally shot in Walmart parking lot dispute

Cellphone video captures the fatal Walmart parking space confrontation in North Lauderdale as a woman claims self-defense in the shooting death.

Nepal News

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· Jul 11, 2026

बढ्यो अव्यवस्थित पार्किङ [फोटो फिचर]

काठमाडौँ। केही दिनअघिसम्म काठमाडौँ महानगरपालिकाका नगर प्रहरी नियमित रूपमा सडकमा खटिएर अव्यवस्थित पार्किङ नियन्त्रण गरिरहेका देखिन्थे। तर, आत्मदाहको प्रयास गरेका र पछि मृत्यु भएका गणेश नेपालीसँग सम्बन्धित घटनापछि भने सडकमा नगर प्रहरीको उपस्थिति घटेको छ। गणेशको मृत्युपछि गृह मन्त्रालयले घटनाबारे छानबिन समिति गठन गरी महानगर प्रहरीसँग समेत सोधपुछ गरिरहेको छ। घटनापछि नगर प्रहरीमाथि आक्रमण वा []

Latestly.com

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· Jun 22, 2026

Canada: Montreal Police Officer and Civilian Killed in Côte-Des-Neiges Shooting; Armed Suspect Neutralised

A Montreal police officer and a civilian were killed, and another officer was critically injured, during a shooting in Côte-des-Neiges in Canada. The incident began around 11:35 AM, triggering a neighborhood lockdown. The armed suspect was subsequently shot and killed by police. Authorities confirmed that no other suspects are being sought.

ScheerPost

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· Jul 13, 2026

Rules of Engagement: A Plea For Less Anger, More Focus In The Comments

Jonathan Cook Substack Till now, I have maintained a very light touch in monitoring the comments and discussions below each article. Policing discourse isn’t something I like doing, not least because, as a journalist, I have myself faced more than a quarter of a century of discourse policing – first by editors in the corporate []

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Suspek tikam pelajar sekolah di Banting ditahan

PETALING JAYA: Suspek yang dipercayai menikam seorang pelajar sekolah menengah di Banting dekat sini sehingga cedera telah ditahan hari ini. Ketua Polis Selangor, Datuk Shazeli Kahar mengesahkan kejadian yang berlaku antara pukul 9.30 pagi hingga 10.30 pagi tadi. Beliau berkata, mangsa berada dalam keadaan stabil selepas menerima rawatan di hospital. “Setakat ini, saya mengesahkan kejadian ... Read more The post Suspek tikam pelajar sekolah di Banting ditahan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jun 22, 2026

[Video] Footage from the attack scene in Canada:The terrorist attack in Montreal near a Jewish [...]

Footage from the attack scene in Canada:The terrorist attack in Montreal near a Jewish business center left at least one police officer injured. One attacker was neutralized, while authorities continue to search for other possible suspects.

Hi China

· Jul 9, 2026

Seven college students help lone officer catch fleeing suspect

While having a picnic in Baoding, Hebei, seven college students witnessed a police officer trying to catch a suspect by himself. The suspect crashed into the officer with stolen electric-bike violently. The policeman firmly grabbed his waist before both crashed heavily to the ground. Without hesitation, the seven young men rushed forward. Together with the officer, they pinned the suspect down and waited for backup police to arrive. #EverydayHero

CNN

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· Jul 11, 2026

Outrage after Houston ICE shooting: the new details

Federal officials’ version of what led to the fatal shooting of a man in Houston during an immigration operation this week doesn’t match that of three men detained during the incident, an attorney who spoke with them says. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have said an agent opened fire Tuesday after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Mexican national, rammed a law enforcement vehicle and refused to follow verbal commands during a traffic stop that was part of a “targeted operation.” CNN’s Erin Burnett looks at new video of the fatal incident and new witness accounts of what happened. 0:00 What new surveillance video shows 2:56 The new details from witnesses 7:23 What the Harris County district attorney has to say Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News #ice #houston

Mississippi Free Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

Opinion | Police Must Stop Shooting Into Moving Vehicles

John Shjarback writes about the dangers that come from police shooting into moving vehicles. The post Opinion | Police Must Stop Shooting Into Moving Vehicles appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

The Independent

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· Jul 9, 2026

Protest erupts over Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s shooting death by ICE with $5,000 reward offered for video of killing

The shooting happened Tuesday in Magnolia Park, a neighborhood that has been a hub for Houston’s Mexican American community for a century

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

Philadelphia area digs out from damage left by severe series of microburst storms

PHILADELPHIA, July 13, (AP): Residents in some Philadelphia neighborhoods and surrounding counties were cleaning up Sunday from widespread damage caused by a line of severe, shor...

NewsOne

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· Jul 3, 2026

Black Woman Shoots, Kills Man Seen Repeatedly Advancing On Her In Video

The incident happened early Tuesday afternoon in the parking of a Walmart in North Lauderdale, Florida, following a parking spot dispute.

Fark

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· Jul 8, 2026

Florida Man's mental health crisis resolved by police in the Florida way [Florida]

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