Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1260, The Livonian Order suffers its greatest defeat in the 13th century in the Battle of Durbe against the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1794, The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins. 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 1913, The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts. 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 1993, Davey Allison, American race car driver (born 1961) passed away. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
WRAL Weather Alert Day on Monday, Level 2 severe risk for the Triangle
Sunday will reach highs in the mid 90s. The next cold front approaches on Monday, with the opportunity for some showers and storms.
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WRAL News
· Nov 11, 2025
Today is the sixth-straight Weather Alert Day: extreme heat index, storms possible
Tuesday is another WRAL Weather Alert Day with storm chances and heat index values in the triple digits. There is a Level 1 risk for severe weather.
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· Jul 9, 2026
Rip Current Statement issued July 9 at 7:37PM EDT until July 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Issued: Thu Jul 9 | 7:37 PMIn effect for: Coastal BrunswickSevere: ModerateCertainty: LikelyUrgency: Expected* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected....
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· Jun 30, 2026
What Canada’s colour-coded heat warnings mean as temperatures soar
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· Jul 12, 2026
40 million under alerts as heat dome peaks across western US
Severe weather alerts were in place for roughly 40 million people across the western United States on Sunday, as a heat dome scorching the region finally reached its peak. Forecasters warned of the dangers associated with the unusually prolonged bout of warmth, which they’ve called “exceptionally rare” for some locations, even in mid-July. The harshest []...Click to read more
Sweden Herald
· Jun 26, 2026
Warning for a hot weekend, then it will turn around
Warning for a hot weekend, then it will turn around
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jun 26, 2026
Smoke over Tri-Cities: What's on fire near Kennewick, Pasco and Richland?
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· Jul 4, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
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Related coverage for "WRAL Weather Alert Day on Monday, Level 2 severe risk for the Triangle": WRAL News — Today is the sixth-straight Weather Alert Day: extreme heat index, storms possible. WAAV – 980 AM – Wilmington — Rip Current Statement issued July 9 at 7:37PM EDT until July 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC. Global News — What Canada’s colour-coded heat warnings mean as temperatures soar. Off The Press — 40 million under alerts as heat dome peaks across western US. Sweden Herald — Warning for a hot weekend, then it will turn around. Medical Daily — Measles Exposure Confirmed at Grand Teton National Park as Officials Release Exact Dates and Locations. Hindustan Times — Smoke over Tri-Cities: What's on fire near Kennewick, Pasco and Richland?. KTLA 5 — Ocean water use warnings issued for several L.A. County beaches. NewsOne — How To Stay Safe, Cool & Functional This Week As The Northeast Feels Like A Furnace. WyoFile — Measles confirmed in Teton County as summer crowds flock to parks