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Today in History - Major Events on This Day

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

August 2, 2026

2 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson to face Susan Collins

Judge bars deportation of witness in fatal ICE shooting of Mexican homebuilder

US-Iran conflict enters new phase as Saudi Arabia helps hit proxies

Palestinians hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israel won't withdraw

Troy Jackson gains momentum to replace Platner in Maine

Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee

Trump says he watched all of Fauci testimony

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior

Exclusive: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior

Trump announces a $22.5 billion makeover of Dulles airport

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Memorial site grows for Maine motorist fatally shot by ICE

Security video shows deadly encounter with ICE in Biddeford, Maine

Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over law banning 'nudification'

Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty

What it means when federal authorities say cars are being weaponized

Community leaders, organizers rally to demand accountability after ICE shooting in Maine

Chairman removes Fauci lawyer from Senate panel's COVID-19 hearing

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Protesters hold walking vigil after ICE fatally shoots motorist in Maine

ICE agent shoots and kills a motorist in Biddeford, Maine

Stephen Colbert wins anti-censorship award after CBS ends 'The Late Show'

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Hundreds protest in Maine over the fatal shooting of a Colombian man by ICE

Platner formally withdraws from Maine Senate race

Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations described in BBC documentary

Britain's Burnham shifts power from London to Manchester with Number 10 North

Who will replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot?

Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race

'Devastating' reports of sexual misconduct at school supported by Epstein

Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be 'Rocket Fuel' for the economy

Maine Democrats plan convention to replace Platner: What to know about Senate race

Patrick Dempsey shuts down Maine Senate buzz as Democrats weigh replacement

Meta shares drop as Q2 profit declines due to expenses

Editorials from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and others

Analysis: Platner may be done. Voters' hunger for change will remain

Mamdani says Platner should drop out of Maine's Senate race

Man convicted over 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

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Platner should drop out of Maine's US Senate race, Sanders says

Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after sexual assault allegation

Film financier Jason Cloth indicted in alleged $100M Ponzi scheme.

Trump stands to profit off US policy announcements by selling fast access

Maine couple spots a bear chasing a moose calf and helps it escape

Pingree and Charles will compete for Maine governor

Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations with $90B in revenue

Venezuelans watch a new round of talks between the government and opposition

A second firefighter has died from injuries at Maine lumber mill fire and explosion

Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins