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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1913, Willis Lamb, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2008) was born. In 1927, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) was born. In 1943, Christine McVie, English singer-songwriter and keyboard player (died 2022) was born. In 1945, Butch Hancock, American country-folk singer-songwriter and musician was born. In 1948, Walter Egan, American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1955, Jimmy LaFave, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2017) was born. In 1961, Shiva Rajkumar, Indian actor, singer, and producer was born. In 1966, Taiji, Japanese bass player and songwriter (died 2011) was born. In 1967, John Petrucci, American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Victor Willis, lead vocalist for the Village People, dies at 74

Off The Press

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July 1, 2026

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Victor Willis, lead singer of the Village People, died at 74. “It is with profound sadness that I must announce the death of my husband, VICTOR WILLIS. Victor passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2026 as a result of a short, but aggressive illness. The family request privacy at this time of great loss,” a []...Click to read more

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Sky News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Police name teenage spectator killed after crash at car rally

Police name teenage spectator killed after crash at car rally

CBC News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Police officer, civilian dead after shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood, police say

Police officer, civilian dead after shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood, police say

Free Press

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· Jun 25, 2026

TONIGHT: Ohioans Rally In Support of Haitian Neighbors

WHO: Local leaders including members of G92 and Springf

Vanguard News

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· Jul 10, 2026

38,000 Malawians leave South Africa after anti-migrant protests

South African police have said two Mozambican nationals, a Malawian and an Ethiopian were killed in violence linked to the unrest. The post 38,000 Malawians leave South Africa after anti-migrant protests appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mwebantu

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· Jul 9, 2026

Man Allegedly Shoots Wife, Brother-in-Law Then Self in Lusaka, police say

THREE people are dead following a suspected murder-suicide in Makeni Villa on Wednesday afternoon, police have confirmed. Zambia Police Service Public Relations Officer, Godfrey Chilabi said the incident occurred around 15:00 hours on July 8, 2026. It was reported to Kanyama Police Station at 15:40 hours by a Makeni Villa resident. Police who responded found [] The post Man Allegedly Shoots Wife, Brother-in-Law Then Self in Lusaka, police say first appeared on Mwebantu.

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· Jul 12, 2026

Deadly shooting at Salsa on St. Clair ‘heartbreaking and unacceptable’: Toronto police chief

Two men killed, 4 people hospitalized after gunshots startled attendees at midtown event

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Related coverage for "Victor Willis, lead vocalist for the Village People, dies at 74": Sky News — Police name teenage spectator killed after crash at car rally . CBC News — Police officer, civilian dead after shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood, police say. Free Press — TONIGHT: Ohioans Rally In Support of Haitian Neighbors. Vanguard News — 38,000 Malawians leave South Africa after anti-migrant protests. Mwebantu — Man Allegedly Shoots Wife, Brother-in-Law Then Self in Lusaka, police say. Toronto Sun — Deadly shooting at Salsa on St. Clair ‘heartbreaking and unacceptable’: Toronto police chief