On This Day: July 26

10 years of headlines that grabbed us.
July 26, 2023
Sinead O'Connor Is Dead at 56
Irish singer Sinead O'Connor has died at age 56, the BBC reports.  Keep reading >>
 
July 26, 2022
Jared Kushner Kept Cancer Secret, Even From President Trump
Jared Kushner had a "substantial part" of his thyroid removed due to thyroid cancer while he worked in his father-in-law's White House, he reveals in a memoir that will be published next month.  Keep reading >>
 
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July 26, 2021
Republicans Seething Over Pelosi's Move
The special House panel set up to investigate the Capitol riot will start hearing testimony on Tuesday, but it's still not clear whether the final makeup of the panel is set.  Keep reading >>
 
July 26, 2020
Riots Declared in Portland, Seattle
Authorities declared a riot early Sunday in Portland, Ore.  Keep reading >>
 
July 26, 2019
After Woman Was Abducted, She Noticed the Orchids
An Austrian triathlete survived a kidnapping in which she was hit by a car, tied up with duct tape, and held for hours at a remote house before convincing her abductor to release her, police said.  Keep reading >>
 
 
July 26, 2018
A Harsh Letter, a $16.8B Loss, and a Plan to Fire Zuckerberg
Facebook shares plummeted 20% after market close Wednesday, and one person in particular felt it more than others.  Keep reading >>
 
July 26, 2017
Trump: Transgender People Can't 'Serve in Any Capacity'
President Trump announced Wednesday that transgender people will not be allowed "to serve in any capacity" in the US military.  Keep reading >>
 
July 26, 2016
Winners, Losers From Day 1 of the DNC
There was no shortage of drama on Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention, though the day appeared to end with a more unified party, with Michelle Obama delivering what could be the convention's best speech and Bernie Sanders telling the Philadelphia crowd that Hillary Clinton "must become the next president."  Keep reading >>
 
July 26, 2015
'Horrific Scene' as Wife Decapitated, Dogs Mutilated
Phoenix police say a man suspected of decapitating his wife and their two dogs will be charged once he recovers from his own injuries.  Keep reading >>
 
July 26, 2014
Rookie Congressman Makes Big Gaffe at Hearing
A newly elected congressman is making his first national headlines for all the wrong reasons.  Keep reading >>