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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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Connecticut police officer in court over fatal shooting of Black man

Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband testifies about the day she killed their 3 children

Video shows Connecticut prison officers striking inmate before he died

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

Trump orders halt to Iran strikes after deal to end Iran war

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50M to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask

Lindsay Clancy on trial over killing her 3 children

In Taylor Swift's beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor

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

Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to Wildberries warehouse

Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson to face Susan Collins

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

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Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

Trump opens investigation into Harvard's financial aid for international students

Troy Jackson gains momentum to replace Platner in Maine

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

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Iran's leaders show united front over the war but are divided over goal

ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior

Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee

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

Criminal case dropped against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool

Why immigration remains strong for Trump among Republicans, according to poll

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

Memorial site grows for Maine motorist fatally shot by ICE

F-35B stealth military fighter jet crashes in California

George Santos agrees to $35,000 settlement in federal probe over Kalshi trades

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

CDC nominee says she won't betray science - and backs Kennedy's actions

Security video shows deadly encounter with ICE in Biddeford, Maine

August's total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland

Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders

Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers

What it means when federal authorities say cars are being weaponized

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

Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers

Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great Lakes

Brazil's Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference

Protesters hold walking vigil after ICE fatally shoots motorist in Maine

ICE agent shoots and kills a motorist in Biddeford, Maine

Democrats see a chance to flip a US House seat over abuse claims

Strong iPhone sales propel Apple's fiscal Q3 results past expectations

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

Platner formally withdraws from Maine Senate race

Transgender girls who challenged Trump sports order drop lawsuit

Cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems investigated

Seattle police chief resigns under pressure from mayor

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