Today in News History
On July 10, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1875, Mary McLeod Bethune, American educator and activist (died 1955) was born. In 1905, Mildred Benson, American journalist and author (died 2002) was born. In 1916, Judith Jasmin, Canadian journalist (died 1972) was born. In 1928, Don Bolles, American investigative reporter (died 1976) was born. In 1933, C.K. Yang, Taiwanese decathlete and pole vaulter (died 2007) was born. In 1960, Ariel Castro, Puerto Rican-American convicted kidnapper and rapist (died 2013) was born. In 1978, President Moktar Ould Daddah of Mauritania is ousted in a bloodless coup d'état. In 1995, Burmese politician Aung San Suu Kyi is released from house arrest. In 1997, Miguel Ángel Blanco, a member of Partido Popular (Spain), is kidnapped (and later murdered) in the Basque city of Ermua by ETA members, sparking widespread protests. In 2018, Tham Luang cave rescue: A group of Thai school children and their football coach are all rescued from a cave after being stuck there for 18 days; one Thai Navy SEAL diver dies during the rescue mission. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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.
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