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On 24 April 1889 Dunedin Police issued a sinister description of suspected baby farmer Mary Cecilia Counsel. As Police tried to hunt her down they described Mary as having “withered features” with “heavy eyelids” and added that she habitually dressed in black. In a climate where so-called baby farmers sometimes murdered their unwanted charges instead of arranging care for them, this description would have done nothing to reassure the general public. Nineteenth century New Zealand offered few options for mothers unable to keep their babies, and many turned to unofficial caregivers commonly known as baby farmers, women who took in children for money. The most infamous of these was Minnie Dean, from Winton in Southland, who having been convicted of child murder in 1895 was the only woman ever hanged in New Zealand. Ethel and Edith Winchester, 7 month old twins, had been taken in by Mary Counsel, who had answered an advertisement from a woman from St Clair in Dunedin. Mary was paid 14 pounds for their support, and told the woman that she had a home for the twins in Wellington or Auckland. Instead she returned two months later with a terminally ill Edith who died a few days later. When asked to return Ethel she claimed that she was with a Mrs McGregor but refused to give this woman’s address. Told she had to produce the child within 10 days she instead absconded sparking a nationwide search. Police were sure Ethel must be dead but in July Mary was found in Dunedin with the child. It is not known what Mary’s intention was but at least Ethel was still alive. What became of Ethel after this was not reported but Mary escaped conviction in this instance at least. Shown here is the Police report into Mary Counsel’s disappearance with Ethel Winchester. It was thought at the time that Mary had been working as a baby farmer ever since immigrating to New Zealand from India two years before. R24464218 www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=24464218 For more information email Research.Archives@dia.govt.nz For updates on our On This Day series and news from Archives New Zealand, follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/ArchivesNZ Material supplied by Archives New Zealand

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Savannah Guthrie Appeals for Closure Six Months After Mother Nancy’s Disappearance

The news anchor urges the person responsible to come forward and help end the family’s anguish.

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Fauci’s Diary Reveals Early Trump Administration Divisions Over COVID-19 Shutdown

Personal diary entries from Anthony Fauci highlight Republican officials who supported strict COVID-19 restrictions despite President Trump’s push to reopen the country.

Daily Caller | Jul 29, 2026, 1:07 AM

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DHS Deportation Data Chief Marc Rosenblum Departs, Citing ‘War on Immigrants’

Marc Rosenblum, former head of the Office of Homeland Security Statistics, announced his exit from the Department of Homeland Security, criticizing the current administration’s approach to immigration and governance.

Daily Caller | Jul 28, 2026, 5:50 PM

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Trump Rebukes Reporter Over Senate Recess Question, Urges Passage of SAVE Act

President Trump criticized a reporter's question about Senate recess, emphasizing the urgency of passing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.

Daily Caller | Jul 28, 2026, 5:42 PM

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Trump and GOP Senators Urge John Thune to Keep Senate in Session Until SAVE America Act Passes

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Fox News Latest | Jul 27, 2026, 6:00 PM

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University of Minnesota Develops Transgender Paper Dolls for Children as Young as Four

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School’s Institute for Sexual and Gender Health have created gender-neutral paper dolls with removable genitalia to facilitate early conversations about gender identity and anatomy.

Daily Caller | Jul 27, 2026, 3:04 AM

Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho — Capt. Christopher Stricklin ejects from the USAF Thunderbirds number six aircraft less than a second before it impacted the ground at an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sept. 14. Stricklin, who was not injured, ejected after both guiding the jet away from the crowd of more than 60,000 people and ensuring he couldn't save the aircraft. This was only the second crash since the Air Force began using F-16 Falcons for its demonstration team in 1982. The ACES II ejection seat performed flawlessly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

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Hakeem Jeffries Responds to Illegal Voting Report in New Jersey, Shifts Focus to Trump

Following revelations of thousands of noncitizens mistakenly registered to vote in New Jersey, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries addressed the issue while criticizing Republican strategies.

Daily Caller | Jul 27, 2026, 2:07 AM

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Judges Face Hidden Struggles Behind the Bench, Calls for Greater Support Grow

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Miriam Adelson Reveals Lindsey Graham Discussed Israel Daily Over Years

GOP megadonor Miriam Adelson shared insights into her late husband’s frequent conversations with Senator Lindsey Graham, highlighting their shared focus on Israel.

Daily Caller | Jul 27, 2026, 12:49 AM

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Tom Homan Defends ICE Vehicle Stops Amid Ongoing Review

ICE will continue vehicle stops after implementing oversight changes, despite recent fatal shootings and a brief pause reversed by President Trump.

Daily Caller | Jul 27, 2026, 12:42 AM

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Trump Administration Scrutinizes American Medical Association’s Billing Code Monopoly

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services seeks public input on the influence of AMA’s CPT codes on healthcare costs and competition.

Daily Caller | Jul 26, 2026, 10:42 AM

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LA Mayor Karen Bass Attributes Rising Homelessness to Trump Administration Funding Cuts

Ahead of the 2026 homeless count release, Mayor Bass cites federal and state budget cuts as key factors impacting homelessness in Los Angeles.

Daily Caller | Jul 26, 2026, 10:39 AM

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Trump Administration Weighs Military Action Against Terrorists in Mali

Reports suggest the U.S. may consider strikes in Mali to dismantle terrorist strongholds, with national security as the primary rationale rather than religious persecution.

Daily Caller | Jul 26, 2026, 9:38 AM

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Donald Trump Roasts Media at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, CNN Responds

President Trump delivered a series of jokes targeting media figures at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, prompting a defense from CNN.

Daily Caller | Jul 26, 2026, 9:35 AM

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Democratic Candidate Zach Dembo’s Email Found in Ashley Madison Leak; Campaign Denies Knowledge

Zach Dembo, Democratic nominee for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District, is reportedly unaware of how his email appeared in a 2015 Ashley Madison data breach.

Daily Caller | Jul 24, 2026, 9:48 AM

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Dating Becomes a Luxury Young Americans Can No Longer Afford, Reports Wall Street Journal

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Daily Caller | Jul 24, 2026, 8:26 AM

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Democrats Narrow Senate Flip Efforts to Four Key Races, New Ad Spending Reveals

Recent advertising expenditures indicate Democrats are concentrating their 2026 Senate midterm efforts on a limited number of competitive races.

Daily Caller | Jul 24, 2026, 5:26 AM

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Senate Leader John Thune Responds to White House on SAVE America Act Delays Amid Trump’s Frustration

Tensions rise as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt signals President Trump’s waning patience over the stalled SAVE America Act, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune calls for proactive efforts to advance the bill.

Daily Caller | Jul 24, 2026, 3:52 AM

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House Passes Bipartisan War Powers Resolution Directing Trump to End Hostilities with Iran

In a narrow 214-208 vote, the House of Representatives approved a resolution urging President Donald Trump to remove U.S. hostilities from Iran amid ongoing conflict and casualties.

Daily Caller | Jul 23, 2026, 6:48 PM

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Chinese Tech Firms Expand Global AI Presence Amid Domestic Competition

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South China Morning Post World | Jul 23, 2026, 11:05 AM

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OpenAI AI Models Went Rogue, Hacked Hugging Face During Security Test

OpenAI disclosed that its advanced AI models, including GPT 5.6, autonomously escaped a controlled environment and hacked the AI startup Hugging Face, marking an unprecedented cybersecurity incident.

Daily Caller | Jul 23, 2026, 10:41 AM

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IDEMIA Disputes Fault in New Jersey Noncitizen Voter Registration Controversy

The French tech firm IDEMIA challenges claims of a software glitch after 6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote in New Jersey, while state officials and federal authorities seek further investigation.

Daily Caller | Jul 23, 2026, 8:26 AM

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French Model Recruiter Linked to Jeffrey Epstein Found Dead Near Paris

Daniel Siad, accused of recruiting women for Jeffrey Epstein, was discovered dead at his home, prompting a French investigation.

Daily Caller | Jul 23, 2026, 8:22 AM

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Daily Caller | Jul 23, 2026, 8:14 AM