Today in History highlights Derna capture and Ruth Day
On April 27 1805 Marines and mercenaries captured Derna during the First Barbary War. Babe Ruth Day was observed at Yankee Stadium in 1947 as fans honored the ailing star. In 1973 Patrick Gray resigned as acting FBI director amid the Watergate scandal.
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Nostalgia in TV: Hannah Montana and 70s highlights
A nostalgic TV guide notes Hannah Montana anchors Disney night with Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus on a tale of fame. It recalls The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour and The Brady Bunch while highlighting Saturday Night Fever and Dirty Dancing as era-defining films with star power and lasting cultural impact.
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Hawking takes first zero gravity flight toward space
Stephen Hawking, 65, paralyzed by ALS, emerged from a Boeing 727 flight with brief weightless periods to test space travel. The event supported Easter Seals and two ALS groups while promoting public interest in space and future flights by Virgin Galactic.
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Gere and Shetty face public kiss obscenity warrant
An Indian court in Jaipur issued warrants for Richard Gere and Shilpa Shetty over a public kiss described as highly sexually erotic. Judge Dinesh Gupta cited public obscenity laws after a resident complained, noting Gere left the country and the legal impact remains unclear.
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Philbin returns to Live after heart bypass surgery
Regis Philbin is back on Live With Regis and Kelly six weeks after a triple heart bypass. He says he still feels pain but is glad to be on air and credits timing for his return as the audience cheers. London arrest update involves actor Hugh Grant over an alleged baked beans incident with a photographer.
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Contact and editorial staff listings for Lawrence Journal-World
Information on how to send story ideas contact details for departments including Local News City Government County Government University Lawrence Schools Business Sports Arts and Entertainment Letters to the Editor Obituaries and Photo Reprints plus editor emails News Partners and subscription lines with phone hours and redelivery guarantees.
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President Veto Question Stirring Debated Poll
Thursday poll asks if the president should veto a bill setting a withdrawal timeline. Response options CG Yes No Undecided. A second item asks who will win the Kansas Supreme Court case on the city smoking ban. Visit ljworld.com to see more responses and cast votes.
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Actor Jack Klugman Birthday Notice
Actor Jack Klugman is 85 Casey Kasem is listed at 5 pounds in error Kate Pierson of The B 52s is 59 and Sheena Easton is 48 as noted in this birthday roundup.
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