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On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1929, Bud Collins, American journalist and sportscaster (died 2016) was born. In 1933, Union Station massacre: In Kansas City, Missouri, four FBI agents and captured fugitive Frank Nash are gunned down by gangsters attempting to free Nash. In 1951, Starhawk, American author and activist was born. In 1961, Jeff Chandler, American actor (born 1918) passed away. In 1966, Mohammed Ghazy Al-Akhras, Iraqi journalist and author was born. In 1970, Will Forte, American actor, comedian, and screenwriter was born. In 1972, Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee during an attempt by members of the administration of President Richard M. Nixon to illegally wiretap the political opposition as part of a broader campaign to subvert the democratic process. In 1979, Tyson Apostol, American television personality was born. In 1979, Duffy Lewis, American baseball player and manager (born 1888) passed away. In 2017, A series of wildfires in central Portugal kill at least 64 people and injure 204 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

‘View’ Hosts Gets Visibly Angry as Their Trap for JD Vance Backfires

The Rubin Report

June 17, 2026

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