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 1893, They Even Fear His Horses, American tribal chief (born 1836) passed away. In 1907, Henrik Sillem, Dutch target shooter and jurist (born 1866) passed away. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1957, Thierry Boutsen, Belgian race car driver and businessman was born. 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 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 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. 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.

Toronto man flees shootout in stolen rideshare with customer still inside: police

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July 12, 2026

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Toronto man flees shootout in stolen rideshare with customer still inside: police

Toronto police responded to the area of Polson Street and Cherry Street around 3:30 a.m. Sunday after gunshots were heard. The suspect attempted to flee in a rideshare vehicle.

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Fox News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Boston cop pelted by mob as dirt bike suspect escapes in wild viral video: ‘He was all alone’

Video shows a Boston police officer surrounded by a hostile crowd hurling bottles and debris as a dirt bike suspect escapes during a street takeover.

Haaretz

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· Jul 8, 2026

Masked vandal smashes Haaretz door entrance days after similar Channel 12 incident

Security footage showed the suspect hurling two bricks through the newspaper's front door before fleeing; the attack comes three days after a similar incident at Channel 12's Tel Aviv offices

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

Masked vandal smashes entrance to Haaretz offices, days after similar attack on Channel 12

Security footage showed the individual reaching through the entrance grates and tossing two bricks at a glass door, which punched a hole through the entrance before he fled.

Malay Mail

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· Jul 4, 2026

Rembau police launch K9 hunt after reckless wrong‑way driver crashes, flees into palm oil plantation

REMBAU, July 4 — Police are on the hunt for a man who fled after allegedly driving recklessly and against the flow...

Daily Dot

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· Jun 29, 2026

Liquor Store Owner Draws Weapon After Teens Attack Him Outside Store, Sending Group Running — Video Goes Viral

Was the man right in pulling out the gun or was there a better way out of this? Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post Liquor Store Owner Draws Weapon After Teens Attack Him Outside Store, Sending Group Running — Video Goes Viral appeared first on The Daily Dot.

The Daily Dot

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· Jul 8, 2026

“Play With Me”: Video Shows Off-Duty Deputy Pointing Service Weapon at Sister’s Ex-Fiancé During Family Dispute

A clip is going viral online showing what appears to be a female police officer in full uniform pulling a gun on a man who X user @LoudOutside claims is her sister’s boyfriend. In the video, the man is sitting in his car while the officer stands outside, pointing her firearm directly at him as Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post “Play With Me”: Video Shows Off-Duty Deputy Pointing Service Weapon at Sister’s Ex-Fiancé During Family Dispute appeared first on The Daily Dot.

Fark

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· Jul 13, 2026

Man slurps his way through Philadelphia [Spiffy]

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The Independent

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· Jun 25, 2026

Dollar General manager fatally shot by customer buying $1.58 hamburger buns, police say

After fleeing the scene, the suspect shot at a police officer and K-9 , according to investigators

Western Standard

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· Jul 3, 2026

Edmonton arrest leads to Ontario extortion and murder conspiracy charges tied to 'For Brothers' gang

A routine traffic stop in Edmonton has led to the arrest of a man police allege is connected to a violent organized crime network linked to extortion, shootings and an alleged murder conspiracy targeting South Asian business owners across Canada.

Hot Air

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· Jun 23, 2026

Horrific Shooting Spree in Downtown Montreal

Horrific Shooting Spree in Downtown Montreal

Metro

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· Jul 10, 2026

‘I mend cables 476ft up – and sing along to the Spice Girls’

Phil, who works over 450ft in the air, is Metro's Unsung Hero of the week

Eyewitness News Bahamas

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· Jul 2, 2026

Police recover high-powered firearm and ammunition after suspect flees officers during patrol off Shirley Street

WEAPON AND AMMO SEIZURE: Police have seized a high-powered firearm and ammunition after a suspicious man fled from officers conducting routine patrols off Shirley Street on Wednesday night. According to preliminary reports, shortly after 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 1st July, 2026, officers assigned to Central Division were on routine mobile patrol in the area []

Law Enforcement Today

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· Jun 24, 2026

The Deadly High-Speed Chases Leaving Florida Families Devastated

When a suspect hits the gas, officers have seconds to decide: chase or let them go. A wave of deadly crashes in Florida is reigniting the battle over police pursuit policies.

Townhall

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· Jun 23, 2026

So, That's How the Montreal Shooter Described Himself

So, That's How the Montreal Shooter Described Himself

National Post

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· Jun 23, 2026

Afternoon front page: How the Montreal shooting unfolded; the shooter’s communist manifesto; and more

Catch up on the stories we’re following today

Global News

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· Jul 11, 2026

‘I’m not thinking right, right now’: Video shows Justin Bone days before killings

Video at the trial of Justin Bone shows police taking him to Edmonton days before the beating deaths of two men, allegedly violating his release conditions on an unrelated charge.

The Suburban

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· Jul 6, 2026

Check out MONTREAL COMPLEMENT CiRQUE

Andre Elias gives us an in-person look at MONTREAL COMPLEMENT CiRQUE. currently happening in Montreal.

Breitbart News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Handcuffed Suspect Tries to Run Away After Gun Spotted During Traffic Stop

He didn't get very far! The Pierce County Sheriff's Office released footage showing a suspect who ran away from police while he was handcuffed after allegedly trying to flee police custody.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 30, 2026

Midnight Dash To Save St. Petersburg Shooting Victim Intercepted At Gas Station

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A late-night shooting at a St. Petersburg apartment complex left a man fighting for his life after a private vehicle trying to rush him to the hospital had to be intercepted by paramedics at a nearby gas station. Residents at The Meadows Apartments, located at 870 117th Terrace North, first alerted [] Midnight Dash To Save St. Petersburg Shooting Victim Intercepted At Gas Station

India Today

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· Jun 29, 2026

Video: Railway cop beats passenger, drags him by hair at Surat station

Video: Railway cop beats passenger, drags him by hair at Surat station

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 6, 2026

Watch: Drug trafficker drives into traffic while fleeing police

Police chased a suspect up Route 2 and through Herzliya after he fled a routine inspection.

Meduza.io

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russian police officer draws gun to stop driver cutting in line at gas station

A police officer drew his weapon to break up a confrontation at a gas station in the Irkutsk region settlement of Ust-Ordynsky, People of Baikal reported. Video of the incident spread on social media.

The New Yorker

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· Jun 22, 2026

Colson Whitehead’s Big Score

As he closes out his Harlem crime trilogy with “Cool Machine,” the two-time Pulitzer winner turns again to the city that made him, and to the private ghosts behind his restless reinventions.

Irish News

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· Jun 21, 2026

PSNI officer draws gun in Derry after motorist fails to stop

A PSNI officer drew his gun after a car failed to stop in Derry on Saturday afternoon.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 5, 2026

Moment police officer is hit with his own baton in chaotic stop and search - before suspect flees on e-bike

Moment police officer is hit with his own baton in chaotic stop and search - before suspect flees on e-bike

Hi China

· Jul 9, 2026

Delivery rider assists police in capturing fleeing suspect

When this delivery rider saw a suspect fleeing from a police officer, he didn't blink. With one perfectly timed trip of his foot, he ended the chase right there and then calmly rode off to finish his deliveries. Give this man a medal! #EverydayHero

CityNews Montreal

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘Weapons have no place here’: Montreal mayor calls for stricter gun control in shooting aftermath

Montreal’s mayor says more gun control is needed to prevent shootings like the one that saw three people die, including a police officer and a civilian, on Monday. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says more regulations on gun ownership, especially when it comes to the country’s metropolises, is needed. “How can someone, even today in 2026, [] The post ‘Weapons have no place here’: Montreal mayor calls for stricter gun control in shooting aftermath appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Pak constable killed on duty in terror attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The constable was sitting inside a police post when a terrorist entered and started firing indiscriminately

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 9, 2026

Brantford man charged after theft at aerospace company; Halton cops probe shooting

Specialized equipment allegedly taken from Oakville business

BNO News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Montreal gunman identified; manifesto reportedly espoused incel views

The gunman in an attack that left a police officer and a civilian dead outside a hotel in Montreal has been identified as a 25-year-old man who left behind a manifesto espousing incel, anti-women and anti-capitalist views, according to officials and Canadian media reports. The Quebec coroner’s office identified the gunman as Seth Scott Hatfield, [] The post Montreal gunman identified; manifesto reportedly espoused incel views appeared first on BNO News.

Yardbarker

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· Jul 1, 2026

Scott Dixon's move to McLaren arguably the biggest free agency move in IndyCar history

The departure of the 45-year-old legend from Ganassi is the biggest free agency move IndyCar has ever seen.

The West Australian

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· Jun 29, 2026

Man in high-vis sets Mercedes alight in driveway of Sydney home

Police are hunting a man in high-vis clothing caught on CCTV pouring accelerant on a Mercedes SUV and setting it alight.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 22, 2026

Video shows deadly shooting in Montreal, Canada | AJ #shorts

A police officer, a civilian and the suspected gunman were killed after a shooting in a Jewish neighbourhood of Montreal. Video shows the gunman firing towards police officers. Authorities have not yet determined a motive. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

ABC7 New York

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· Jun 28, 2026

Police searching for man who robbed Boonton, New Jersey bank wearing suit and tie

Investigators say the suspect was armed with a pistol when he walked into the Chase bank off Myrtle Avenue in Boonton.

McKoysNews

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· Jul 10, 2026

Cop Charged in Controversial Granville Fatal Shooting Heads to Circuit Court

ST JAMES, Jamaica : Granville Fatal Shooting — Constable Andrew Wilson, the police officer charged [] The post Cop Charged in Controversial Granville Fatal Shooting Heads to Circuit Court appeared first on McKoysNews.

9 News Australia

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· Jun 22, 2026

Moment getaway car nearly hits pedestrian on busy Melbourne street | 9 News Australia

Police have released confronting footage of the moment a getaway car nearly hits a pedestrian, while speeding away from a deadly underworld shooting. #9News

TheGamer

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· Jun 27, 2026

Garfield: Escape From Monday Is My Grand Theft Auto 6

Grand Theft Auto 6 doesn't stand a chance against Garfield.

GroundUp News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Police torture case postponed for state to get an interpreter

A man who was beaten on CCTV by police has had to travel to a Cape Town court from the Eastern Cape each time at his own expense

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 25, 2026

‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Going Digital-Only Is a Car Crash for Physical Media

Not all progress is progress.

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