February 14 historic massacres and rulings span decades
On February 14 1929 seven Capone rivals were gunned down in a Chicago garage in the St Valentine Massacre. In 1920 the League of Women Voters formed in Chicago with Maude Wood Park as first president. In 1989 Iran’s Khomeini urged Muslims to kill Salman Rushdie over The Satanic Verses. In 2001 Kansas Board of Education approved standards restoring evolution to the curriculum.
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Westminster show honors Katrina pets at Madison Square Garden
At Westminster Kennel Club, a Katrina tribute honored animals saved and lost during the hurricane. Hiram Stewart, longtime New Orleans handler, recalled pets left behind as volunteers and veterinarians rushed to aid Gulf Coast dogs amid a blizzard of weather and heartbreak.
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Frontline and PBS Biographies of the Meth Epidemic
Reports on the meth crisis in the American heartland produced with The Oregonian detailing users, crime linkage, and efforts to curb pseudoephedrine and ephedrine. Interviews with reporters and police shed light on a nationwide addiction, theft, and legal battles, plus context on quaaludes and industry lobbying.
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Stapp Arrested After Airport Alcohol Probe
Former Creed frontman Scott Stapp was detained by Los Angeles airport police at 6 p.m. Saturday on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol, booked, and released on $250 bail. Reports say he had married Jaclyn Nesheiwat in Miami Friday with his son as best man. arraignment set for March 8.
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Britney Spears to Attend Mardi Gras Festivities
New Orleans native Britney Spears will join Mardi Gras celebrations in the devastated city later this month as it aims to revive its traditional party atmosphere.
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Journal World Contact Information and Newsdesk
Lawrence Kansas contact details for news, city and county government, KU, schools, obituaries, sports, arts, letters, and photo reprints are listed with phone numbers and a web feedback option. External lines cover outside Lawrence with a toll free number.
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Newspaper staff and contact directory and订cr
Contact list for The World Journal staff editors and departments with direct lines and emails. Includes editors Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Mike Shields Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Mindie Paget Jon Niccum Mark Fagan and additional roles 6News World Online circulation advertising and subscriptions details and redelivery guarantee instructions.
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Birthdays for Magician Teller and Several Celebrities
Magician Teller from Penn and Teller turns 58. TV figure Hugh Downs reaches 85. Actress Florence Henderson is 72. TV personality Pat O'Brien is 58. Actress Meg Tilly ages 46. Rock singer Rob Thomas turns 34.
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Rob Thomas
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