Today in History February milestones and cold wave records
On Feb placeholder 1943 Soviet forces chased Nazi troops from Stalingrad surrendering in a major victory. In 1653 New Amsterdam became New York City. In 1897 a fire destroyed Harrisburg’s state capitol, later rebuilt. In 1996 a deep freeze set century‑old records across Plains Midwest and much of the South.
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Survivor sweeps return Panama exile island edition
TV listings note Survivor Panama Exile Island on CBS at 7 p.m. with others including ER at 9 p.m. on NBC featuring James Woods in ALS storyline. Highlights cover The Shop on MTV, Groundhog Day on Showtime, Dancing with the Stars on ABC, and multiple prime time programs across CBS NBC Fox UPN WB and Sundance.
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Lennox
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Bill Murray
Showtime
Tom Bergeron
ABC
UPN
Adam Goldberg
Earl
Marissa
O.C
Fox
Sundance
U.K
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Jack
Tokyo
Will & Grace
Donna
Smalville
Four Kings
TV-14
Love, Inc
Tv-Pg
TVPG
China cancels release of Memoirs of a Geisha in China
China has canceled the release of Memoirs of a Geisha amid Sino Japanese tensions over casting. Sony Pictures Entertainment expresses disappointment as officials cite unclear reasons while authorities were closed for a holiday. The film stars Ziyi Zhang Michelle Yeoh and Gong Li and was nominated for six Academy Awards.
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U.S
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China
Arthur Golden
Ziyi Zhang
Michelle Yeoh
Gong Li
Red Lantern
Zhang
Japan
David James
Columbia Pictures
Journal World contact numbers and feedback options
The Journal World lists story ideas and feedback channels including email and a feedback form at ljworld.com site feedback. It provides department phone numbers for Local news City government County government Kansas University Lawrence schools Business Sports e Arts and entertainment Letters to the editor Obituaries and Photo reprints with a general outside Lawrence toll free line.
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Journal Staff Contacts and Subscriptions Info
List of editors with phone numbers and emails plus news partners and contact for subscriptions. Includes Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Mike Shields Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Mindie Paget Jon Niccum Mark Fagan Cody Howard Dave Toplikar Chris Bell Al Bonner Classifieds and delivery details with redelivery guarantee.
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Kate Moss on Vogue cover signals comeback after cocaine claims
London fashion notes Kate Moss returns to British Vogue March issue in a white dress set against pink. It marks her 21st cover and follows September cocaine allegations that led to major contracts being dropped.
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Vogue
Alexandra Shulman
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Shulman
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Chanel
Daily Mirror
Pete Doherty
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Birthday ages for Christie Brinkley and others
Model Christie Brinkley turns 52 while comedian Tom Smothers reaches 69. Rock guitarist Graham Nash is 64, actress Farrah Fawcett 59, drummer Ben Mize 35, and singer Shakira 29.
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Tom Smothers
Graham Nash
Farrah Fawcett
Ben Mize
Shakira
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