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On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1923, Arnold S. Relman, American physician and academic (died 2014) was born. In 1929, The town of Murchison, New Zealand is rocked by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake killing 17. At the time it was New Zealand's worst natural disaster. In 1929, Bud Collins, American journalist and sportscaster (died 2016) was born. In 1949, Russell Smith, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2019) was born. In 1958, Jon Leibowitz, American lawyer and politician was born. In 2013, James Holshouser, American politician, 68th Governor of North Carolina (born 1934) passed away. In 2014, Arnold S. Relman, American physician and academic (born 1923) passed away. In 2015, Ron Clarke, Australian runner and politician, Mayor of the Gold Coast (born 1937) passed away. In 2017, Baldwin Lonsdale, president of Vanuatu (born 1948) passed away. In 2020, Jean Kennedy Smith, American activist, humanitarian, author and diplomat (United States Ambassador to Ireland, 1993-1998) (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Stephen A. Smith: California is Democrats’ worst nightmare

Washington Examiner

June 4, 2026

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Stephen A. Smith: California is Democrats’ worst nightmare

Sports broadcaster Stephen A. Smith says that California is sending a warning signal to Democrats nationwide. “If people in a blue state like California are entertaining seriously about putting Republicans in charge gubernationally and mayorally, could you imagine what other states in this union are contemplating doing?” Smith said Tuesday on The Stephen A. Smith []

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