On This Day: January 13

10 years of headlines that grabbed us.
January 13, 2025
Melania Trump: This Time It Will Be 'Very Different'
Melania Trump spoke about the upcoming four years in an interview with Fox News, and the 54-year-old predicted a smoother stint as first lady in round 2. "I just feel that people didn't accept me maybe, they didn't understand me the way maybe they do now," she tells Ainsley Earhardt.  Keep reading >>
 
January 13, 2024
Odd Symptoms, COVID, Then a Fall: An Unsolved Medical Mystery
The only thing worse than having a frightening debilitating condition is not knowing what exactly that condition is.  Keep reading >>
 
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January 13, 2023
'Lisa Did Not Have an Easy Life, as Some Might Think'
The world of show business has been stunned by the death of Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis Presley's only child.  Keep reading >>
 
January 13, 2022
Trump's 'Gutless' Remark Seen as Shot at DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been talked about as a possible running mate for Donald Trump if the former president decides to run in 2024—but the two Republicans may be growing further apart on the issue of COVID vaccines.  Keep reading >>
 
January 13, 2021
De Blasio: NYC Finally Able to Kill Trump Contracts
The Trump Organization will see its contracts with New York City axed as a consequence of the Capitol riot, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Wednesday.  Keep reading >>
 
 
January 13, 2020
Queen Backs Harry, Meghan's Wish for Less-Royal Lives
The "Sandringham summit" is over, and it looks like the queen is OK with Harry and Meghan embarking on a life of less royalty.  Keep reading >>
 
January 13, 2019
Sheriff Grapples With the 'Million Dollar Question'
With Jayme Closs safely in the arms of her family, investigators are trying to figure out exactly what happened and why.  Keep reading >>
 
January 13, 2018
New Reports of Racist, Insensitive Behavior by Trump
With President Trump facing fresh allegations of racism after reportedly calling nonwhite countries "shitholes" during a meeting this week, NBC News is sharing anecdotes from lawmakers and government officials that highlight Trump's history of what could be considered culturally insensitive or outright racist behavior.  Keep reading >>
 
January 13, 2017
Guy Finds Swastikas in His Boot Prints
Leaving a trail of swastikas in their wake is generally not a goal of consumers, which is why a California company is pulling a version of its "military combat boots" from stores.  Keep reading >>
 
January 13, 2016
4 Takes on Obama's Final SOTU
President Obama delivered the final State of the Union address of his presidency on Tuesday night, looking back at the last seven years and offering his vision of America's future.  Keep reading >>