Day by day: Derna capture 1805 and other historic events
The entry lists key moments across history: April 27, 1805 Marines and mercenaries captured Derna in the First Barbary War. 1509 Pope Julius III excommunicated Venice. 1521 Magellan killed in the Philippines. 1865 the stern Sul tina exploded on the Mississippi near Memphis killing over 1,400 Union POWs. 1937 the first Social Security checks were distributed.
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Derna
Tripoli
Julius III
Venice
Ferdinand Magellan
Philippines
Mississippi
Memphis
Tenn
North Pole conquest beats Peary by five hours
A five member team reached the North Pole Tuesday morning, about five hours faster than the record cited by Robert E. Peary nearly a century earlier. The feat stands as a bold expedition milestone.
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Robert E. Peary
Stanley fuels Jayhawks in doubleheader sweep of Arkansas
Heather Stanley thrives at the top of Kansas University's softball order as coach Tracy Bunge praises her solid contact. The Jayhawks won 7-2 and 6-5 in the Tuesday doubleheader, showcasing Stanley's impact on the lineup and team confidence.
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Bunge
Stanley
Jayhawks
Arkansas
New York
George Lucas
the O.C
Fox Network
Seth. Cohen
Adam Brody
Brody
Death Cab For Cutie
Addis Ababa Ethiopian Cafe opens in Lawrence Mass crowd draws diverse diners
Mekedern Belete prepares to launch Addis Ababa Ethiopian Cafe at 1008 Mass. in Lawrence, promising Ethiopian dishes to a diverse local community. The feature notes a distinctive African menu and a new culinary world for readers.
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Mekedern Belete
Addis Ababa
Lawrence Woman Wins Big Sister of the Year
A Lawrence resident who has volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters for 11 years is named Big Sister of the Year. The honor highlights long term mentoring effort in the community.
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Lawrence
Worldcom asks: What's your favorite international cuisine
Online readers can answer the question at www2 ljworld com onthestreet inviting opinions on global dishes and dining styles.
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Ljworld.com
Newspaper staff and contact list for the Journal World
A complete roster of editors and department heads with direct lines and email addresses, plus News Partners 6News and World Online contacts. Advertising and circulation managers are listed, along with subscription and delivery helplines and redelivery guarantee terms.
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Cody Howard
Howard
Sunflowerbroadband
World Online
Dave Toplikar
Travel agent details Brazil flight plan in Jackson trial
In Santa Maria California a travel agent testified that Michael Jackson asked for a one way Brazil trip for his succuser and family but the plan was canceled. The testimony bolsters prosecutors claim of kidnapping plots linked to Jackson's defense team changes. The witness also noted flight orders came from Marc Schaffel.
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Santa Maria
Calif
Michael Jackson
Brazil
Brian Oxman
Cynthia Montgomery
Jackson
Montgomery
Marc Schaffel
Schaffel
Neverland
Thomas Mesereau Jr
Mark Geragos
Santa Barbara
FBI
Birthday list honors civil rights and music figures
Coretta Scott King turns 78 and Jack Klugman reaches 83 while Casey Kasem is 73. Cuba Gooding Jr. marked 61, Kate Pierson of The B52s is 57, and Sheena Easton is 46.
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Coretta Scott King
Jack Klugman
Casey Kasem
Cuba Gooding
Kate Pierson
Sheena Easton
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Heather Stanley
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Lawrence & State
Jill Wagner
Tucker
Race For Hope
National Brain Tumor Society
House
L Worldcom
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World.com
World
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Danderson
Ijworld
Bill Snead
Bsnead
Jworld
Mike Shields
Mshields
Lworld
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Ljworld
Chuck Woodling
Bonner
Joe Lewis
Jlewis
Linda Deutsch
Pitt
Jolie
Brad Pitt
Angelina Jolie
Africa
Maddox
Jennifer Aniston
Mr. and
Mrs. Smith
Us Weekly
California
Aniston
Jenny Lee Miller
Billy Bob Thornton
Dixie Chick
Emily Robison
The
Dixie Chicks
Julianna Tex
Henry Benjamin
Julianna
Henry
Robison
Charlie
Gus
Natalie Maines
Martie Maguire
Emily
Martie
Lucas
Lopez
Los Angeles
George Lopez
George
Ann Lopez
George, Ann Lopez
Jolle, Pitt
Ping Chong
Tretee Tin Co
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