FBI raids linked Georgia peanut plant in salmonella outbreak
Federal agents raided the Blakely Georgia peanut processing plant and Peanut Corp of America headquarters in Lynchburg Virginia tied to a wide salmonella outbreak. The raid follows a recall tied to hundreds of illnesses and up to eight deaths. The investigation expands as officials review state secrets claims across government programs.
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Today in History Highlights February Milestones
Key events include a 1959 St. Louis tornado that killed 21 and damaged the area, the 1763 Treaty of Paris ending the Seven Years War, the 1841 union of Upper and Lower Canada, Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman opening in 1949 with Lee J. Cobb, Peggy Fleming’s 1968 Olympic gold, Miller’s death in 2005, and Ron Brown becoming DNC chair in 1989 as the first Black leader of a major U.S. political party.
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France
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Virginia smoking curbs pass in legislature amid exemptions
In Virginia the House of Delegates approved a watered down bill banning smoking in most public eateries. The 59 to 39 vote keeps smoking allowed in private clubs outdoor cafes and certain rooms with a $25 civil fine potential for violations.
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Madoff agrees to settle SEC civil fraud case
The Securities and Exchange Commission and Bernard Madoff reach a settlement that could require him to pay a civil fine and return investor funds. The partial judgment, freezing assets, awaits federal judge approval in Manhattan. The civil action is separate from the criminal case, with Madoff accused of a $50 billion Ponzi scheme and facing possible bail revocation.
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Drug Cartel Violence From Mexico Sees U.S. Spillover
U.S. law enforcement reports a rise in killings kidnappings and home invasions linked to Mexican cartels. Violence spreads beyond borders to Phoenix Atlanta Anchorage Boston and Sioux Falls with criminals using kidnapping debt collection and beatings to enforce cartel profits. Officials warn the trend could escalate as drug routes extend across the country.
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Sioux Falls
S.C
David Cuthbertson
FBI
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Texas
Rusty Payne
Drug Enforcement Administration
Washington
Rodney G. Benson
DEA
Miami
Florida
Lilburn
Rhode Island
Mences Gulf Cartel
Benson
Westminster dog show hit by economy and empty seats
Westminster, at Madison Square Garden, faces a weak economy with no shows or sparing crowds. Monique Schott surveys a sparse backstage row of French bulldogs while exhibitors lament lower turnout and fewer attendees as Uno the beagle tours the venue.
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Monica Schott
Madison Square Garden
Westminster Kennel Club
America
Westminster
David Frei
USA Network
Seth Wenig
Field OF Dreams
Journal-World contact numbers and feedback options
The Journal-World lists contact options for story ideas and feedback across departments. 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 832-7153, Obituaries 832-7154 or 832-6349, Photo reprints 832-6397, Outside Lawrence 800-578-8748, and a web feedback form at ljworld.com/site/feedback.
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Kansas University
Lawrence
Newspaper staff and contact numbers for editorial and delivery
Lists editors and contacts for The Journal League including Dennis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Jon Niccum Terry Rombeck Jonathan Kealing Cody Howard Dan Cox and Mediaphormedia. Also provides subscription and redelivery hours and phone lines with in-town redelivery guarantee if the paper is not received by specified times.
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Liworld
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Drowbridge
Ljworld
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Trombeck
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Will Alex Rodriguez Hall of Fame admission affect him
poll asks if Rodriguez admitting PED use changes Hall of Fame chances. Monday poll asks about coupon use in the past month with a prompt to visit LJWorld.com for more responses and to vote.
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Alex Rodriguez
Ljworld.com
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