Today in History highlights major events across eras
Notable moments include the 1814 British burning of Washington during the War of 1812, the 79AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius with thousands killed, Amelia Earhart’s 1932 solo coast to coast flight, Eisenhower's 1954 Communist Control Act, Hurricane Andrew’s 1992 Florida devastation, and Pluto’s 2006 demotion to dwarf planet by the IAU.
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Washington
Capitol
White House
Mount Vesuvius
Pompeii
Herculaneum
Amelia Earhart
Los Angeles
Newark
N.J
Eisenhower
United States
Florida
U.S
International Astronomical Union
Pluto
World in Brief: Afghan civilians killed in raid and regional turmoil
Reports say civilians died when U S and Afghan forces attacked a memorial gathering, with figures ranging from 25 to 78 killed, including many children, while Karzai condemns the operation and the coalition probes the claims. Pakistan's coalition battles over Musharraf's successor and judiciary. Oklahoma pays a temporary $850 000 bonus due to a clerical error. A Beech King Air A 100 crash near Moab kills ten aboard and injures none reported.
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U.S
Hamid Karzai
Afghanistan
Ministry of Interior
Ministry of Defense
Cross of World Trade Center Steel Arrives in Pennsylvania
A 14-foot high 3,000-pound cross made from World Trade Center steel arrived at the Shanksville fire station after a 300-mile motorcycle escort from New York. It will be dedicated at a local ceremony today, separate from the Flight 93 National Memorial dedication set for the 10th anniversary of the attacks.
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World Trade Center
United Airlines
Obama Leads McCain In Race For Electoral Votes
Obama holds 228 electoral votes in firm or leaning states with McCain at 200, as 110 votes are in tossups. The AP analysis notes Obama targets Colorado Nevada Ohio Virginia while McCain concentrates on Michigan New Hampshire and Florida with both camps eyeing Pennsylvania Iowa and Minnesota for potential gains.
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Barack Obama
John McCain
White House
Bush
McCain
Ohio
Florida
Virginia
Colorado
Obama
John Kerry
Tad Devine
Kerry
al Gore
Sara Taylor
Michigan
Associated Press
Nevada
New Hampshire
Wisconsin
New Mexico
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Joe Biden
Tim Pawlenty
Sean McCain
Missouri
Alaska
Georgia
Indiana
Montana
North Carolina
North Dakota
Olympics closing ceremony features stars and London homage
The closing ceremony in Beijing will include Placido Domingo and Song Zuying in a lighthearted finale with mandarin kung fu displays. London plans an eight minute mid show with a red double decker bus, Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page, Leona Lewis, and David Beckham. British athletes mark a historic China celebration.
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Beisine
China
London
Placido Domingo
Song Zuying
Jimmy Page
Leona Lewis
David Beckham
Contact info and newsroom hotlines for Journal-World
The Journal-World provides contact numbers for departments including Local News 832-7154, City Government 832-6362, County Government 832-7165, Kansas University 832-7146, Lawrence Schools 832-7151, Business 832-7188, Sports 832-7147, Arts and Entertainment 832-7178, Letters to the Editor 832-7153, Obituaries 832-7154 and 832-6349, plus outside-Lawrence 800-578-8748.
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Ljworld
Kansas University
Lawrence
Editorial staff contacts and newspaper delivery line
A reader contact list provides editors for several departments with phone numbers and emails. Also includes subscription and delivery support details with hours and redelivery guarantee.
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Perivez Musharraf
Nawaz Sharif
Pakistan People’s Party
Asif Ali Zardari
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Benazir Bhutto
Oklahoma City
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Jo Harris
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
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Moab
Gaza
Ilstan
Ve ‘An
Jug
Pennsylvania Trade Center Steel
Free Gaza
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Gaza Strip
Israel
Hunt
Miao Pei
Metropolis
Zhang Yimou
Journal-World
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Dennis Anderson
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Jworld
Caroline Trowbridge
Drowbridge
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Tom Keegan
Theegan
Jon Niccum
Jniccum
Terry Rombeck
Trombeck
Jonathan Kealing
Jkealing
News Partners
Cody Howard
Howard
Sunflowerbroadband
Mediaphormedia
Dan Cox
Dcox
Chris Bell
Cbell
Tony Berg
L Jworld
Ljworld.com
City Hall
Kansas
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