Today in History Highlights From 1912 to 1865
The Titanic sank after striking an iceberg off Newfoundland on April 15 1912 with about 1500 lives lost. San Francisco was incorporated in 1850. In 1861 Lincoln declared a state of insurrection and called Union troops. Lincoln died in 1865 after being shot by Booth and Andrew Johnson became the 17th president.
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Easter TV Weekend Casts Religious Theme Across Channels
Easter weekend features religious programming headlined by The Ten Commandments airing at 6 p.m. on ABC and The Last Days of Pope John Paul II on CNN, detailing the pope's final Easter appearance and papal succession issues. PBS will air Billy Graham: Gods Ambassador, while The Passion of the Christ airs on Showtime.
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Networks challenge FCC indecency ruling in court
Four networks ABC NBC CBS and Fox with affiliates and Hearst Argyle filed appeals in federal courts challenging a March 15 FCC ruling that found programs indecent for profanity. The appeals target incidents on The Early Show NYPD Blue and Billboard Music Awards and seek to overturn actions deemed unconstitutional and inconsistent with prior decisions.
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Detroit man charged in Proof shooting a week after death
Mario Etheridge of Detroit faces weapons charges after a shooting linked to the death of hip hop artist Proof, a friend of Eminem. Etheridge, held since surrender earlier this week, may face further charges as the investigation continues. He is to be arraigned in 36th District Court in Detroit.
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Tom Cruise studies pregnancy for Holmes baby
New York actor Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes gear up for their first child with family seminars. Cruise says they are learning how to care for a pregnant partner and prepare for birth. He adds his children from his previous marriage will assist in caring for the baby in shifts.
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Katie Holmes
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Nicole Kidman
Journal-World contact numbers and feedback options
A local newspaper page lists how to contact Journal-World staff and departments. Numbers cover Local news, City and County government, Kansas University, Lawrence schools, Business, Sports, Arts, Letters to the editor, Obituaries, and Photo reprints with an outside Lawrence toll free option.
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Editorial contacts and subscriptions notice
A compact listing of editors and departments with contact numbers and emails for the Lawrence Journal-World. Includes News Partners 6News and World Online staff, plus subscription and redelivery guidelines.
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Cody Howard
Howard
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World Online
Dave Toplikar
Birthdays noted for Emma Watson, Roy Clark and others
The list records milestone birthdays for Emma Watson aged 16 Roy Clark at 73 Amy Wright 56 Emma Thompson 47 Samantha Fox 40 and Danny Pino 32 noted in a columnist Heloise section.
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Roy Clark
Amy Wright
Heloise
Emma Thompson
Samantha Fox
Danny Pino
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