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June 26, 2007

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Historical Context for June 26, 2007

In 2007, the world population was approximately 6,757,308,781 people^[†]

Notable Deaths

2007Liz Claiborne, Belgian-American fashion designer, founded Liz Claiborne (born 1929)^[†]

Anne Elisabeth Jane Claiborne was an American fashion designer and businesswoman. Her success was built upon stylish yet affordable apparel for career women featuring colorfully tailored separates that could be mixed and matched. Claiborne co-founded Liz Claiborne Inc., which in 1986 became the first company founded by a woman to make the Fortune 500 list. Claiborne was the first woman to become chair and CEO of a Fortune 500 company.

2007Joey Sadler, New Zealand rugby player (born 1914)^[†]

Bernard Sydney "Joey" Sadler was a New Zealand rugby union player who played at halfback for the All Blacks in 1935–36.

Historical Events

2007Pope Benedict XVI reinstates the traditional laws of papal election in which a successful candidate must receive two-thirds of the votes.^[†]

Pope Benedict XVI was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 19 April 2005 until his resignation on 28 February 2013. Benedict's election as pope occurred in the 2005 papal conclave that followed the death of Pope John Paul II. Upon his resignation, Benedict chose to be known as "pope emeritus", a title he held until his death on 31 December 2022.

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Headlines from June 26, 2007

On Fringe of Forests, Homes and Fires Meet

By Jesse McKinley and Kirk Johnson

Americans who live on the edge of government lands in the West are living out a dangerous experiment.

National2254 words

Ex-E.P.A. Chief Defends Role in 9/11 Response

By Anthony DePalma

In a hearing with political overtones, Christie Whitman said that charges that she or other E.P.A. officials misled the public were “utterly false.”

Metro1145 words

An Easy Target, but Does That Mean Hatred?

By Clyde Haberman

A case where three men are charged with murder as a hate crime illustrates the perils of prosecuting thought.

Metro763 words

‘Open Sesame’ Just Won’t Do: Hoboken Tries to Unlock Its Cave

By Kareem Fahim

Sybil’s Cave, the site of 19th century gatherings and the subject of an Edgar Allen Poe thriller, was recently rediscovered only to be boarded up.

Metro1013 words

Peace Talks Simple Compared With Steroids

By Harvey Araton

Former Senator George J. Mitchell should pin a medal on Jason Giambi for being baseball’s lonely honest man, issue his report as soon as he can and go back to addressing world horrors.

Sports973 words

One Swing Is Difference vs. Cardinals Again

By Ben Shpigel

Despite struggling at the plate, the Mets earned their fourth win in a row, thanks to Shawn Green’s leadoff homer in the 11th inning.

Sports842 words

Defenders of Secrets, Unite!

By Motoko Rich

As Harry Potter fans count the minutes until they can get their hands on the final installment in the series, they are engaging in a frenzy of speculation and rumor-mongering.

Culture1260 words

For G.I.’s in Iraq, a Harrowing Day Facing a Trap

By Michael R. Gordon

The soldiers from Comanche Company’s First Platoon faced a network of houses rigged to explode by insurgents.

Foreign362 words

Private Equity Investors Hint at Cool Down

By Andrew Ross Sorkin and Michael J. de la Merced

After years of supersize private equity deals, investors have begun to push back at several prominent transactions.

Business750 words

Slump Brings the Yankees’ Weaknesses Into Focus

By Tyler Kepner

With their record a game under .500, a serious playoff push no longer seems inevitable for the Yankees, and the American League East crown seems virtually unattainable.

Sports964 words

Before a New Roof, the Top Is Down at Center Court

By John Branch

The partial roof was dismantled at Center Court on a rainy day at Wimbledon, where the former champions Roger Federer and Martina Hingis advanced.

Sports996 words

Murdoch’s Dealings in China: It’s Business, and It’s Personal

By Joseph Kahn

Many companies have tried to break into the Chinese market, but few have been as ardent and unrelenting as Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation.

Foreign2887 words