Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1985, Charlotte Dujardin, English equestrian 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 2002, Deborah Medrado, Brazilian rhythmic gymnast was born. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. In 2020, After a five-day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera is recovered from Lake Piru, where she drowned in California. 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.
Rappler Recap: Sara Duterte impeachment moves to trial
The pre-trial concludes on June 25, after the parties finished the marking of evidence for the Vice President's impeachment trial
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RAPPLER
· Jul 7, 2026
ARCHIVE: Sara Duterte’s ‘Kill BBM… no joke, no joke’ video
This is the video at the center of days 2 and 3 of the impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte, from her online press conference on November 23, 2024
The Daily Beast
· Jul 8, 2026
Dem Star’s Accuser Fights Back Tears as She Recalls Alleged Attack
CNNA woman who accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of assault made her first on-camera interview Tuesday, telling CNN about Platner’s alleged abuse.Lyndsey Fifield, 40, appeared on CNN’s The Lead, where she discussed her allegation in the wake of a separate claim of rape by Jenny Racicot. Fifield fought back tears as Tapper recounted Racicot’s story, becoming visibly emotional and taking a moment to compose herself as Tapper described Platner’s behavior the morning after Racicot alleges he assaulted her.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 1, 2026
Sick twist in Nancy Guthrie case as FBI says ransom notes were fake
All ransom notes linked to missing Arizona woman Nancy Guthrie are believed to be fake, according to senior FBI officials. Several notes were sent to US media outlets soon after her disappearance. Reuters reported that a senior FBI official disclosed the development, with a second official confirming the claim. Nancy Guthrie, 84, is the mother of US television host Savannah Guthrie and has been missing since early February. Savannah Guthrie last week made an on-air appeal for information, saying she remains in agony over her mother’s disappearance. "We are in agony," she said on NBC Today. "We're begging for your help... and so please, if you're watching, no matter how small, a reward is there. You can tell us, it can be anonymous. Please do the right thing for us, for our family for our children." The family is offering a $US1 million reward for information leading to their mother's recovery.
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· Jun 25, 2026
Democrats move to impeach McMahon for Education Department dismantling
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· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jul 6, 2026
Platner to ‘reflect’ on campaign’s ‘best path forward’ after being hit with sexual assault allegations
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· Jul 8, 2026
Philippine VP Duterte expects to be 'bloodied but unbowed' by impeachment trial
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· Jul 3, 2026
CNN Airs Clips of Trump Trashing Politicians for 'Getting Rich' in Office
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· Jul 12, 2026
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· Jul 6, 2026
Maine Dem Denies; 'Taking Time to Reflect on Best Path Forward'...
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Interaksyon
· Jul 8, 2026
VP Duterte remains defiant as trial turns to alleged threats against Marcos
Second day of vice president’s impeachment trial before senators Result could shape 2028 presidential race Sara Duterte accused of threatening life of President Marcos Duterte denies wrongdoing, says impeachment is politically motivated A conviction requires votes from at least 16 of the Senate’s 24 members MANILA — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte struck a defiant tone as [] The post VP Duterte remains defiant as trial turns to alleged threats against Marcos appeared first on Interaksyon.
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· Jun 21, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
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MS NOW
· Jun 26, 2026
Judge orders DOJ to produce more unredacted Epstein files — or explain why it won’t
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jul 6, 2026
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The Daily Signal
· Jun 25, 2026
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· Jul 1, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
Democrats Move to Impeach Linda McMahon Over ‘Willful Intent’ to Close Ed Dept.
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· Jun 21, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
The Philippines’ ‘Trial of the Century’ Begins
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The Hill
· Jul 7, 2026
Platner accuser says she ‘absolutely’ considers what happened to be rape
The woman who accused Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner (D) of sexually assaulting her nearly five years ago when they dated alleged Monday that she considered it to be rape. In an interview with CNN’s “The Lead,” Jenny Racicot, 41, described the alleged encounter with Platner, which was first reported by Politico. She said he...
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· Jul 6, 2026
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· Jul 6, 2026
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CNN
· Jul 6, 2026
'Heavily intoxicated': Woman says Senate nominee raped her in 2021
A woman said Monday that Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, entered her home without permission and raped her while he was heavily intoxicated nearly five years ago when they were in a casual dating relationship – an allegation Platner denies. 0:00 Jenny Racicot describes meeting Platner in 2021 2:23 Does she have political motivations for making these claims? 4:35 Jenny describes what she saw in his eyes as the alleged assault occurred 7:24 Platner seemed aware that what he was doing was wrong at times 9:11 What happened after the alleged assault Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #election #grahamplatner #News
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 9, 2026
New York Times Facing ‘Gaslighting’ And Cover-Up Claims From Platner Accuser
A former girlfriend of embattled Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has accused The New York Times of “betrayal” and “gaslighting” in how reporters framed and handled her allegations of abuse. Lyndsey Fifield spoke out to Fox News Digital following a bombshell report by Politico on Monday detailing separate sexual assault allegations against Platner, which [] New York Times Facing ‘Gaslighting’ And Cover-Up Claims From Platner Accuser
Colorado Times Recorder
· Jun 29, 2026
Anti-Trans Ballot Initiative Backers ‘Taking Sides’ in GOP Primaries
Nancy Rumfelt got her start in Colorado politics back in 2021 as a right-wing school board candidate in Colorado’s Thompson School District – one of many conservatives across the country opposing COVID-19 mitigation policies and LGBTQ-inclusive curricula in public schools. Now, Rumfelt and numerous other Republicans are leveraging their histories of anti-LGBTQ activism as they vie to win seats in Colorado’s legislature.
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