Today in History Highlights Lincoln and Nation
On February 12 events mark birth of Abraham Lincoln in 1809 in what is now Larue County Kentucky. The NAACP was founded in 1909. The Lincoln Memorial cornerstone was laid in 1915. Operation Homecoming began in 1973 as POWs were released. In 1999 the Senate acquitted President Clinton of perjury and obstruction.
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Dixie Chicks win five Grammys in comeback year
The Dixie Chicks swept all five nominations including record and song of the year for Not Ready to Make Nice and best country album for Taking the Long Way. Natalie Maines proclaimed, I’m ready to make nice, as the group returned to acclaim after controversy over Bush comments.
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Murphy's triple role powers Norbit to top $33.7M debut
Eddie Murphy stars in Norbit as three distinct characters earning $33.7 million in opening weekend, topping Hannibal Rising at $13.35 million. The DreamWorks film leads a 12-film box office that overall fell 10.5 percent versus last year, with Paramount under projections.
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Kansas poll asks tax breaks to lure film companies
Today s poll asks if Kansas should offer tax breaks to attract film companies. Yesterday s poll on city transit between Lawrence and Kansas City showed a 71 percent Yes winner. Visit lijworld.com to vote and see more responses.
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Birthdays for Ricci Blume Manzarek McDonald Kerns Hall Brolin
Actress Christina Ricci turns 27 while Judy Blume hits 69 and Ray Manzarek becomes 68. Michael Ricci McDonald is 55, Joanna Kerns 54, Arsenio Hall 52. Josh Brolin and Chynna Phillips celebrate 39.
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