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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1925, Suzanne Zimmerman, American competition swimmer and Olympic medalist (died 2021) was born. In 1929, Sofia Muratova, Russian gymnast (died 2006) was born. In 1960, Curtis Rouse, American football player (died 2013) was born. In 1974, Deborah Cox, Canadian singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 1983, Gabrielle Roy, Canadian engineer and author (born 1909) passed away. In 1985, Charlotte Dujardin, English equestrian was born. In 2002, Deborah Medrado, Brazilian rhythmic gymnast was born. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

RIP to Lindsey Graham—and the Hopes and Dreams of a Rotating First Lady

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July 12, 2026

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RIP to Lindsey Graham—and the Hopes and Dreams of a Rotating First Lady

The Senator, veteran, and chief MAGA warmonger has died at age 71. He leaves behind... quite a few things to remember him by.

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Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 13, 2026

The Many Lives of Lindsey Graham

The Many Lives of Lindsey Graham

Daily Mail

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· Jul 13, 2026

The modest origins of Lindsey Graham, who became one of the US Senate's most powerful voices

The modest origins of Lindsey Graham, who became one of the US Senate's most powerful voices

The Economic Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

On Lindsey Graham's death, Iran's ‘hell’ warning

On Lindsey Graham's death, Iran's ‘hell’ warning

RedState

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· Jul 12, 2026

Best Way to Honor Lindsey Graham: Pass the SAVE America Act Now

Best Way to Honor Lindsey Graham: Pass the SAVE America Act Now

Townhall

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· Jul 12, 2026

This Has to Be One of the All-Time Great Moment From Lindsey Graham

This Has to Be One of the All-Time Great Moment From Lindsey Graham

The 19th News

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· Jul 2, 2026

From online to on campus: The manosphere infiltrates college classrooms

Julie Shayne has spent the better part of her teaching career navigating campus politics made complicated by being a woman. Each semester, she once again finds herself on edge at the beginning of the Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies course she teaches. While most of her students have been pleasant, she said she has had []

The Standard

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· Jun 24, 2026

Strictly star announces split from husband after nearly eight years of marriage

The American dancer, 26, had married her high school sweetheart Jake Burton in November 2018.

The Independent

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘You are all that matters to me’: White House aide left adoring notes for Trump in ‘private spaces’, new book reveals

Her devotion is so pronounced that the 80-year-old Republican once declared: ‘She’ll never leave me’

USA TODAY

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump, Biden, politicians across the globe react to Lindsey Graham sudden death

Democrats, Republicans and international politicians reacted to Lindsey Graham's death. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mvpufs93 Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Russia Today

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham was a monster, but not exceptional

Lindsey Graham’s death has prompted glowing tributes from Western leaders, but his record on Gaza, Iran and Ukraine tells a far darker story Read Full Article at RT.com

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 13, 2026

Leftist Comedian Celebrates Death Of Lindsey Graham, Hopes For More

Stand-up comedian Margaret Cho posted a video on her Instagram mocking the death of South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and expressing her hope that another prominent Republican will die next. The 57-year-old celeb said in the video, “Bye, Lindsey Graham bye, Lindsey! From the closet to the coffin, real seamless,” referencing rumors that ...

The Young Turks

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· Jul 12, 2026

Cenk’s Reaction to Lindsey Graham’s Passing

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NBC News

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· Jul 13, 2026

A Look at Lindsey Graham’s Political Legacy and Impact

Meet the Press Moderator Kristen Welker joins TODAY to discuss Sen. Lindsey Graham’s vast political legacy and share what he was like off camera. She also breaks down how his death impacts United States foreign policy with the wars in Iran and Ukraine.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jun 29, 2026

America at 250: Can a Divided Nation Celebrate Together?

Betsy Halsey, a 63-year-old retired teacher from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, has memorabilia from America’s 1976 bicentennial, but she refuses to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary due to her discontent with President Donald Trump. In contrast, Dan Marrazzo, a 70-year-old Republican laundromat owner from nearby Langhorne Manor, is excited to celebrate, believing that America is doing well [] The post America at 250: Can a Divided Nation Celebrate Together? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Washington Free Beacon

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· Jul 6, 2026

Socialist Poised To Be DC's Next Mayor Says She Now Regrets Backing Resolution Condemning Antisemitism, Unearthed DSA Recording Shows

Janeese Lewis George, the Democrat Socialists of America activist who is poised to become the next mayor of Washington, D.C., told DSA leaders last year that she regretted voting in favor of a 2022 resolution condemning antisemitism. The post Socialist Poised To Be DC's Next Mayor Says She Now Regrets Backing Resolution Condemning Antisemitism, Unearthed DSA Recording Shows appeared first on .

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 1, 2026

“I Swapped My Degree for a Luxury Lifestyle”: A Graduate’s Decision to Marry Wealthy and Never Work Again Sparks a Massive Backlash

Her family needs to mind their own business. The post “I Swapped My Degree for a Luxury Lifestyle”: A Graduate’s Decision to Marry Wealthy and Never Work Again Sparks a Massive Backlash appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Photo] NEW - Republican U.S.

NEW - Republican U.S. senator, Lindsey Graham, dies age 71.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/v2zqm5tin2/@disclosetv

Issues & Insights

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· Jul 13, 2026

What We’re Reading: Lindsey Graham, RIP, Hollywood Troubles, Patriot Front Psy-Op … And More

Headlines that caught our eye.

The Hill

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· Jul 13, 2026

GOP grapples with Graham death, McConnell absence: Join the live discussion

Sen. Lindsey Graham's shocking death over the weekend is cutting further into the Senate GOP's majority, particularly with Sen. Mitch McConnell absent. Plus, the on-again Iran war causes more headaches for the Trump administration. Join The Hill editor-in-chief Ian Swanson, defense and foreign policy editor Colin Meyn and Senate reporter Alexander Bolton for an in-depth discussion and QA on these...

Tucker Carlson

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· Jun 24, 2026

What Is Lindsey Graham Even Doing?

Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/@TuckerCarlson/featured

Us Weekly

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· Jun 29, 2026

Mormon Wives' Layla Taylor Comes Out as Bi, Reveals She's Dating a Woman

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Layla Taylor came out as bisexual — and revealed she’s dating a woman. “It’s just something that I honestly didn’t really know how to formally address for a long period of my life. I’m gay and I’m bi and date women and men,” Taylor, 25, shared on []

Independent Online

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· Jun 23, 2026

'She will forever live in our hearts' | UKZN pays tribute to Dr Kelly Fredericks

'She will forever live in our hearts' | UKZN pays tribute to Dr Kelly Fredericks

Hot Air

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· Jul 12, 2026

RIP, Lindsey Graham (1955-2026)

RIP, Lindsey Graham (1955-2026)

Xtra Magazine

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· Jul 8, 2026

Gay aging is complicated. Madonna is showing us the way

“Confessions II” is the Queen of Pop’s latest middle finger to people who think her age makes her irrelevant. Queer people should take notes

CNN

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· Jun 27, 2026

The woman solo rowing from California to Hawaii

Kelsey Pfendler is on a mission to become the youngest woman, and first woman from the US to row solo from California to Hawaii. #CNN #News

NewsOne

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham Dead At 71, Social Media Predictably Reacts

Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican senator, has died at 71 after a 'brief and sudden illness.' His legacy is marked by his shift from Trump critic to staunch ally.

CBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta rupture: medical examiner

Lindsey Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican ​senator from South Carolina. Earlier in ​his career, he was a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump ​before becoming one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill.

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 13, 2026

Mitch McConnell’s Staff Issues New Statement From His Hospital Bed

Elizabeth Frantz/ReutersMitch McConnell’s staff offered an ode to his late Republican colleague while the Kentucky senator recovered in hospital.The 84-year-old Republican’s press office issued a statement regarding the sudden death of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday, just an hour after McConnell finally addressed speculation over his own health concerns.“Lindsey Graham was a good friend and a great American, and I was shocked and saddened by his passing,” McConnell said in a statement shared by his team. “His constituents and colleagues have counted on his straight talk, conviction, and boundless appetite for a worthy fight.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

AllSides

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· Jul 13, 2026

Lindsey Graham tributes from Israel and Ukraine point to complicated, often bloody legacy

It was revealing that one of the first tributes to Lindsey Graham, a US senator who died on Saturday aged 71, came from Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's national security minister, a far-right provocateur who recently caused widespread anger by sharing footage of himself taunting bound activists who had been trying to sail to Gaza with aid. Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, was not far behind, calling Graham a great friend of Israel and a cherished friend of mine, and he was quickly followed by Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who described him as a true defender of freedom and the values that make our world safer...

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Bush: Graham understood US involvement abroad as way to ‘resist tyranny’

Former President George W. Bush reacted to GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death on Sunday. “Laura and I were saddened to wake up to the shocking news of Senator Lindsey Graham’s death. He was a knowledgeable Senator who understood how the world works and how important America’s international engagement is to resist tyranny,” Bush said in []...Click to read more

Black America Web

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· Jul 12, 2026

Donald Trump’s Biggest Fan, Lindsey Graham, Dead At 71, Social Media Is In Big Fendi Mode

Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican senator, has died at 71 after a 'brief and sudden illness.' His legacy is marked by his shift from Trump critic to staunch ally.

Reuters

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham, pivotal Republican senator, dies at 71

Lindsey Graham, a Republican senator who evolved from Donald Trump's outspoken critic to one of his closest allies in Congress, died at 71 following a brief and sudden illness. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #politics #lindseygraham Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4gtId29 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

The Tribune

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· Jul 13, 2026

US Senator Lindsey Graham passed away due to ‘aortic dissection’, says preliminary medical report

US Senator Lindsey Graham died at 71 after a sudden illness caused by a damaged aorta. The prominent foreign policy hawk and key ally to Donald Trump leaves behind a legacy of major legislative influence, with Trump ordering national flags to fly at half-staff in his honour.

Drudge Report

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· Jul 1, 2026

SOCIALISTS RISING...

SOCIALISTS RISING... (First column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:29-Year-Old Ousts 15-Term Congresswoman in Colorado...VOTERS. ARE. ANGRY.

Christian Headlines

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· Jul 13, 2026

Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 after More Than Three Decades in Congress

Lindsey Graham's career spanned more than 30 years in Congress, where he became a leading voice on foreign policy and conservative issues. Friends and colleagues are remembering both his convictions and the personal compassion that shaped his public service.

Nepal News

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· Jun 28, 2026

प्रत्यक्ष कार्यकारी नेपाली समाजका लागि उपयुक्त हुँदैनः पूर्वराष्ट्रपति भण्डारी

काठमाडौं । पूर्वराष्ट्रपति विद्यादेवी भण्डारीले जननेता मदन भण्डारीद्वारा प्रतिपादित ‘जनताको बहुदलीय जनवाद’ (जबज) आजपनि उत्तिकै सान्दर्भिक रहेको बताएकी छिन्। आइतबार काठमाडौंमा ‘मदन भण्डारी राष्ट्रिय पुरस्कार’ हस्तान्तरण समारोहलाई सम्बोधन गर्दै भण्डारीले कुनै एक निर्वाचनको परिणामका आधारमा कम्युनिष्ट आन्दोलन वा जबजको भविष्यबारे हतारमा निष्कर्ष निकाल्न नहुने बताएकी हुन्। उनले नेपाली कम्युनिष्ट आन्दोलनका शीर्ष नेताहरूलाई एउटै मञ्चमा ल्याएर []

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