Today in history highlights from early 20th century events
On April 6 1909 Peary and Henson were said to reach the North Pole a claim later debated yet reaffirmed in 1989. Other notes cite the 1830 LDS Church founding in Fayette New York the 1896 start of the modern Olympics in Athens Greece the 1917 US war declaration against Germany and the 2005 death of Prince Rainier III of Monaco leaving the throne to Prince Albert.
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All Aboard Rosie's Family Cruise on HBO
A 2004 seven day Caribbean cruise with Rosie O'Donnell, her partner Kelli, and 1,500 families aims to show gay families as normal. The film follows daily life, parenting, adoption talk, and a street confrontation with a homophobic preacher, ending with reflections on mainstream acceptance.
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Couric to anchor CBS Evening News after Today exit
Katie Couric plans to leave NBCs Today after 15 years to become anchor and managing editor of CBS Evening News this fall. A new AP TV Guide poll shows 49 percent prefer her in the morning role versus 29 percent for an evening network anchor. Couric, 49, grew up in journalism and will depart Today at end of May, debuting CBS Evening News in September.
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Journal World News Contact Info Card
Local news city county KU Lawrence schools business sports arts and letters contact numbers are listed for newsroom segments including obituaries and outside Lawrence inquiries. This brief notice provides several direct lines for story ideas and official notices across departments.
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Editorial contacts and subscription hours list
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Eminem files for divorce from Kim Mathers in Michigan
Eminem whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III filed for divorce in Macomb County Michigan claiming a breakdown of the marriage and seeking joint custody of their 10 year old daughter Hailie Jade Scott The filing notes a prenup signed before their January 14 Rochester wedding and states Kim is not pregnant Kim Mathers attorney called the filing a surprise.
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Diesel to film Hannibal in Dominican Republic
Vin Diesel will direct and star as Hannibal in a film based on Ross Leckie’s memoirs. The crew will shoot in the Dominican Republic for a month, with scenes also in Spain and California, per Trabucazo Films.
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Birthday wishes for actors and singers across ages
Actor Zach Braff turns 31 as Merle Haggard marks 69 and John Ratzenberger hits 59. Marilu Henner is 54, Paul Rudd 37, and Candace Cameron 30 as fans note celebratory milestones.
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John Ratzenberger
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