Today in History Highlights From December Headlines
On December 13, 2003 Saddam Hussein was captured by U S forces in a hole near Tikrit Adwar Iraq. Abel Tasman sighted New Zealand around 1642. Dartmouth College received its charter in 1769. President Wilson arrived in France in 1918 as the first sitting U S president to visit Europe. In 1981 Poland imposed martial law against Solidarity. it ended in 1983.
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Adwar
Iraq
Tikrit
Abel Tasman
New Zealand
Dartmouth College
New Hampshire
Wilson
France
Europe
Poland
Solidarity Labor Movement
Clooney tribute and TV highlights crown busy holiday schedule
The Clooney American Cinematheque tribute at 7 p.m. on AMC features Julia Roberts and Morgan Freeman praising the actor with a celebration of midcareer work. Reports note a mix of roast and praise with guests including Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. Other programs include King of Queens and The Biggest Loser finales plus Day Break and The Lost Room wraps up.
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Clooney
Clark Gable
George Peppard
John Travolta
Tom Cruise
Mel Gibson
Nicole Kidman
Denzel Washington
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Salma Hayek
Morgan Freeman
Danny DeVito
Bill Clinton
al Gore
Barack Obama
Madeleine Albright
Democratic National Committee
Noah Wyle
Julianne Margulies
Ocean's Fifteen
Margulies
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Laura Bush
Washington
TNT
Taylor Hicks
Il Divo
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Chris Brown
Phil McGraw
Robin McGraw
CBS
Caroline Rhea
NBC
Fox
Hopper
ABC
Allison
Left Behind game faces boycott over religious violence claim
Critics allege Left Behind: Eternal Forces glorifies religious violence against non Christians and urge Wal Mart to pull the game. Proponents defend it as inspirational entertainment while noting a free upgrade and broad online distribution.
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Left Behind
Wal-Mart
Troy Lyndon
Left Behind Games Inc
Lyndon
Murrieta
Calif
Heaven
Earth
Global Community
New York City
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Jacksonville
Fla
Christian Alliance For Progress
Simpson
Contact directory for Lawrence Journal-World editors and staff
A detailed list provides names and direct lines for editors and departments at the Lawrence Journal-World including Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Karrey Britt Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Mindie Paget Jon Niccum and more. It also lists news partners 6News World Online and advertising contacts plus delivery and redelivery guidance.
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Danderson
Ljworld
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Lsnead
L Jworld
Karrey Britt
Kbritt
Jworld
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Tom Keegan
Tkeegan
Mindie Paget
Mpaget
Jon Niccum
Jniccum
Mark Fagan
Mfagan
Journal World contact numbers for departments and on email
The Journal World provides story ideas contact options including email ljworld com and a feedback form. Lists local desks with phone lines for Local news City government County government Kansas University Lawrence schools Business Sports Arts Letters Obituaries and Photo reprints. Outside Lawrence offers a toll free number.
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Lawrence
Lohan reveals AA attendance and sobriety note
Lindsay Lohan tells People she has attended Alcoholics Anonymous for a year and hasn’t spoken publicly about it. She says she has not had a drink in seven days and avoids drinking at clubs, preferring Red Bull with friends at home. Evel Knievel sues Kanye West over a video that imitates his image and harms his reputation. The lawsuit seeks damages and a halt to distribution. James Gandolfini to reign Bacchus at New Orleans Carnival 2007 with 31 parades over 10 days before Mardi Gras.
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New York
Lindsay Lohan
Alcoholics Anonymous
People Magazine
Lohan
Tampa
Fla
Evel Knievel
Kanye West
Evel Kanievel
Knievel
Robert Craig Knievel
West
Snake River Canyon
Idaho
Pamela Anderson
New Orleans
James Gandolfini
Tony Soprano
Bacchus
Gandolfini
Notable Birthday Roundup of Entertainment Figures
Actor Dick Van Dyke turns 81, Christopher Plummer 79, Ted Nugent 58, Wendie Malick 56, Steve Buscemi 49, Jamie Foxx 39. The list highlights ages for prominent performers and entertainers from film and music across several decades.
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Dick van Dyke
Christopher Plummer
Ted Nugent
Wendie Malick
Steve Buscemi
Jamie Foxx
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