Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1911, Bob Steele, American radio personality (died 2002) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1925, Suzanne Zimmerman, American competition swimmer and Olympic medalist (died 2021) was born. In 1930, Naomi Shemer, Israeli singer-songwriter (died 2004) was born. In 1932, Hubert Reeves, Canadian-French astrophysicist and author (died 2023) was born. In 1934, Mary E. Byrd, American astronomer and academic (born 1849) passed away. In 1939, Lambert Jackson Woodburne, South African admiral (died 2013) was born. In 1944, Cyril Knowles, English footballer and manager (died 1991) was born. In 2005, Robert E. Ogren, American zoologist (born 1922) passed away. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

WBZ meteorologist returns after taking 3 years away to care for her son with cancer

Boston.com

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July 13, 2026

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WBZ meteorologist returns after taking 3 years away to care for her son with cancer

“I finally feel like I'm back at a place where I can sort of let him begin to thrive and let myself thrive.” The post WBZ meteorologist returns after taking 3 years away to care for her son with cancer appeared first on Boston.com.

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The Daily Beast

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· Jul 10, 2026

Departing Fox Host Breaks Down On-Air as She Says Goodbye

Fox NewsLongtime Fox News host Janice Dean fought back tears as she said goodbye on air after 22 years at the network.The 56-year-old meteorologist, who is battling multiple sclerosis, was honored by her Fox Friends colleagues in an emotional 15-minute segment to close out Friday morning’s show. Dean announced last month that she was stepping down from her position at Fox, calling the time since then a period of grief. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Irish Mirror

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· Jun 23, 2026

Anne Diamond delivers emotional Eamonn Holmes health update

Anne Diamond took to the stage at the TRIC Awards and shared an emotional update on Eamonn Holmes' health, confirming the GB News presenter is recovering but was unable to attend the ceremony.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 22, 2026

Leah Rodriguez returns home as KSAT meteorologist

Meet Leah Rodriguez, KSAT’s newest meteorologist, whose journey comes full circle as she returns to our team after starting here as an intern.

Us Weekly

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· Jul 2, 2026

Kimberly Van Der Beek, More Stars Support Nara Smith Amid Daughter’s Cancer

The late Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek’s widow, Kimberly, joined a slew of stars in supporting influencer Nara Smith amid her 2-year-old daughter’s cancer battle. “Honoring you and your fortitude as you have embarked on the unimaginable journey that cancer is,” Kimberly, 44, commented on Smith’s Instagram post revealing her daughter Whimsy’s diagnosis []

E! Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

Summer House's Ciara Miller Reveals If She's Returning for Season 11

Get ready for more summer fun. That's because Ciara Miller has confirmed she's returning to Summer House following the Bravo series' dramatic season 10 conclusion, which saw the 30-year-old...

CBS Sports

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· Jul 8, 2026

HQ PM Newlsetter 7/8/2026

What to watch Wednesday: Caitlin Clark set to return for Fever, MLB best bets

The Independent

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· Jul 9, 2026

Irish man jailed for 14 years over murder of US tourist in Hungary

Mackenzie Michalski, 31, from Portland, Oregon, was on holiday in the country when she was reported missing on 5 November 2024

Variety

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· Jul 3, 2026

Laura Jackson Returns to Host CNN’s Global Culture Show ‘Seasons’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Laura Jackson is set to return as host of CNN’s global culture show “Seasons” for four new episodes. The British TV broadcaster and entrepreneur — who joined the show last year for its second instalment — will one again explore shifting trends shaping global culture across fashion, travel, food, technology, design and art. Jackson previously hosted an episode []

Slate Magazine

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· Jun 22, 2026

My Stepdaughter Left Her Kid With Us and Told Us She’d Be Back in Two Days. Then She Disappeared.

I have a bad feeling about this.

Awful Announcing

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· Jun 25, 2026

ESPN’s Chris Evert reveals cancer recurrence, will miss Wimbledon

Tennis Hall of Famer and longtime ESPN analyst Chris Evert revealed her ovarian cancer has returned for the third time, keeping her from attending Wimbledon this year. Evert was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Dec. 2021. In Jan. 2023, Evert announced she was cancer-free, but later that year, she revealed the disease had returned.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trisha Goddard, 68, reveals she's back in hospital as she gives update on incurable stage 4 breast cancer

Trisha Goddard, 68, reveals she's back in hospital as she gives update on incurable stage 4 breast cancer

ArcaMax

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· Jun 22, 2026

James Van Der Beek's widow marks first Father's Day since 'magnificent' husband's death

James Van Der Beek passed away in February after battling cancer, leaving behind wife Kimberly and their six children - Olivia, 15, Joshua, 13, Annabel, 12, Emilia, nine, Gwendolyn, seven, and four-year-old Jeremiah.

The West Australian

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· Jun 21, 2026

Fever end Mavericks tilt to set up Vixens grudge clash

Sasha Glalsgow has come back to haunt her former side as the West Coast Fever edged the Melbourne Mavericks 56-52 in a hard-fought minor semi-final.

Metro

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· Jul 7, 2026

Girl, 17, killed in hit-and-run while celebrating World Cup win

Her family had reported her missing after she didn't return home from a night out.

Hello Magazine

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· Jul 1, 2026

Stacey Solomon fights back tears over ‘devastating’ family change

Loose Women presenter Stacey Solomon has said her goodbyes to son Zachary, who has left the UK for Camp America this summer

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 22, 2026

SUNshine Girl Megan

SUNshine Girl Megan, our 5-foot-8, blue-eyed, music-loving Scorpio, is back! She likes to crank some reggae, rock or hip hop and loves spending time with her daughter, reading, going to the gym and playing soccer. (STAN BEHAL/Toronto Sun)

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

What happened to Janice Dean? Here's why the veteran meteorologist suddenly leaving Fox & Friends show

Janice Dean, Fox News meteorologist, announced her departure after 22 years due to health issues related to multiple sclerosis.

Fortune

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· Jul 3, 2026

Most cancer philanthropy funds research. This winery cofounder is paying for the caregivers and chair lifts families can’t afford

After her husband's glioblastoma diagnosis, Kim Busch returned to the all-female California winery she'd walked away from and turned it into a fund for the costs cancer families don't see coming.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Missing Winter Haven Woman Located Safe

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Tammy Barton has been located and is safe, according to the Winter Haven Police Department. ORIGINAL REPORT: Winter Haven Police have turned to the community for assistance in locating a missing local resident, Tammy Barton, who disappeared earlier this evening. According to authorities, Barton was last seen at approximately 6 p.m. [] Missing Winter Haven Woman Located Safe

UPI

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· Jul 9, 2026

Fever's Caitlin Clark struggles in return, ruled out vs. Mercury

Fever's Caitlin Clark struggles in return, ruled out vs. Mercury

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 21, 2026

Hong Kong TV host Lillian Sze loses battle with ovarian cancer

A Hong Kong television host who spoke four languages and frequently emceed fan meetings for Korean stars has died from ovarian cancer, less than a month after revealing her diagnosis. The death of former ViuTV host and content creator Lillian Sze was announced on her social media page on Sunday, sending shock waves online and prompting an outpouring of tributes from celebrities and fans. “Lillian faced everything in life with a positive attitude, whether at work or in her daily life. Even in the...

Cosmopolitan

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· Jun 27, 2026

Your Horoscope for Summer’s Mercury Retrograde

This one’s coming in hot!

We The Media

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· Jun 24, 2026

[Photo] It is with great sadness that we report Jill — the original scary mommy — passed away [...]

It is with great sadness that we report Jill — the original scary mommy — passed away on June 22, 2026, at 48 years old, after a more than two-year fight with glioblastoma.When Jill started Scary Mommy, she was a stay-at-home mom with three kids, using the space to write about motherhood in a way no one else was at the time: honestly. https://www.scarymommy.com/lifestyle/jill-smokler-tribute@WeTheMedia

Sada Elbalad

Unknown

· Jul 2, 2026

Michael Weatherly Returns for "NCIS" Season 24

Michael Weatherly is already returning to reprise his “NCIS” fan favorite role, Tony DiNozzo, once more.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 27, 2026

Measles is back. Vaccinated children are suffering the consequences, too

Earlier this spring, a family brought their child into a Provo, Utah, pediatrician’s office with a runny nose and a fever. Doctors treated it as strep throat. But the child returned — and then returned again. By the time they received a measles diagnosis, as many as 300 patients had passed through that waiting room, []

ABC7 New York

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· Jun 30, 2026

Everything to know about Serena Williams' Wimbledon singles tennis match

Serena Williams returned to tennis earlier this month. Here's how you can watch Williams' Wimbledon tennis match.

That Park Place

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· Jun 30, 2026

Cinderella Castle Dream Lights Are Not Returning This Year in 2026

Guests hoping to see the Cinderella Castle Dream Lights return in 2026 will have to hope for another year. Walt Disney World has confirmed its holiday entertainment lineup, and the longtime seasonal lighting display is not included. Disney released details about its 2026 holiday offerings during its annual Halfway to the Holidays announcement. The lineup [] The post Cinderella Castle Dream Lights Are Not Returning This Year in 2026 appeared first on That Park Place.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 11, 2026

What Happened to Javeayah Harris? Sheriff Says Parents Dissolved Child’s Body With Chemicals

The parents of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris used corrosive chemicals to dissolve her body and poured what remained into a South Carolina reservoir, Aiken County Sheriff Marty Sawyer said Thursday. Some of the girl's remains have since been recovered, but authorities say it is unlikely all of them will ever be found.

Vogue

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· Jul 7, 2026

Alexis Mabille Fall 2026 Couture

Alexis Mabille Fall 2026 Couture

NewsOne

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· Jun 23, 2026

Serena Williams To Return To Tennis Court In Singles Play At Wimbledon

Serena Williams, 44, has been away from the singles play portion of tennis for nearly three years, but will return at Wimbledon on this June.

People.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

Kate Middleton Debuts a Rare Summer Look as She Cheers on Prince William at Charity Polo Match

The Princess of Wales missed the event for the last two years amid her cancer treatment and recovery

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