Today in History highlights key 1916 Easter Rising and other events
On April 24 1916 about 1600 Irish nationalists seized sites in Dublin starting the Easter Rising. In 1898 Spain declared war on the United States after rejecting U.S. Cuba ultimatum. In 1980 a failed U.S. hostage rescue mission in Iran left eight servicemen dead. In 1996 the PLO main assembly voted to revoke charter clauses advocating armed struggle against Israel.
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Tiempo Libre concert frees audience to dance at Lied Center
Miami based Tiempo Libre brought a vibrant Latin jazz and son fusion to the Lied Center Saturday. Lead vocalist Joaquin Diaz energized the crowd with pelvic moves while audience members surged to the front and even threaded through aisles. Despite space acoustics, the band and attendees embraced the performance turning formal seating into a festive dance event.
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Silent Hill tops box office as Scary Movie 4 slips
The Associated Press reports Silent Hill debuts at 20.2 million to lead U.S. and Canadian theaters, pushing Scary Movie 4 to second with 17 million. The Sentinel opens third at 14.68 million, while American Dreamz and Friends With Money appear in the top ten. Hollywood revenues rise for the fifth weekend. top 12 grossed 100.4 million.
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Local directory listing provides contact numbers for departments and services including news city government county government university schools business sports arts and letters to the editor obituaries photo reprints and outside Lawrence contacts.
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Contact and staff list for The Journal World newsroom and services
Editors and department heads with phone numbers and emails are listed, along with NEWS PARTNERS and World Online contacts. Includes circulation, advertising, classifieds, subscriptions, and delivery support numbers and hours for redelivery guarantees.
Barbra Streisand Shirley MacLaine Birthdays Marked
Actress Streisand turns 64 amid celebrations near the industry, while Shirley MacLaine reaches 72 in a noted birthday emphasis. Cedric the Entertainer hits 42 and Kelly Clarkson turns 24 as fans and peers wish them well.
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