Today in History: Maine blast to FDR escape and crash
Highlights mark February 15 events: the 1898 Maine explosion in Havana Harbor killed over 260, moving the U.S. toward war with Spain. 1879 Hayes signs allowing women to argue before the Supreme Court. 1933 FDR escapes assassination in Miami. 1961 a Boeing 707 crash in Belgium kills 73 including a U.S. figure skating team en route to Czechoslovakia.
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Maine
Havana Harbor
United States
Spain
Hayes
Supreme Court
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Miami
Czechoslovakia
Belgium
Modern day Noahs Ark in Alabama NY8 p.m. TV highlights theme
TV listings note The Little Zoo That Could on Animal Planet recounts a 2004 Gulf Coast Zoo evacuation to save 270 exotic animals. Other features include Fat Camp on MTV and Windsor Castle A Royal Year on PBS with access to the royal family. Night also features Olympic coverage and dramas like Lost and CSI NY.
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Gulf Coast Zoo
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Pocono Mountains
Martha Stewart
Windsor Castle
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Windsor
Britain
France
NBC
Fox
CBS
Sayid
ABC
UPN
London
Kira
Bravo
Rufus Crowned Best in Show at Westminster NY Madison Square Garden
Rufus the colored bull terrier won Best in Show at Westminster Kennel Club in New York beating seven finalists including Coco the Norfolk terrier and a Dandie Dinmont. Judge James Reynolds praised his egg-shaped head as the classic profile. Co-owner Kathy Kirk said she was nearly faint, as Rufus won at Madison Square Garden before a sellout crowd of 2,622 entries across 165 breeds.
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New York
Rufus
America
Westminster Kennel Club
Madison Square Garden
James Reynolds
Kathy Kirk
Huckleback
Kirk
Coco
Bill Cosby
Florida State
Boomer
Keith Carter
Shaka
Carter
Deion Sanders
Bobby Bowden
Seminoles
Miami
Dermot
Pug
Motor Hore
Reynolds
Margot
Smokin
Andy
Golden Retriever
Kathy Willens
Newspaper Staff Contacts and Customer Service Info
Editors and department heads with phone extensions are listed. News Partners include 6News and World Online with contact details. Subscription and delivery line provides hours and redelivery guarantee for in town newspapers.
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Howard
Sunflower Broadband
World Online
Dave Toplikar
Conan OBrien meets Tarja Halonen at Helsinki palace
Conan OBrien and Finland president Tarja Halonen posed for photos after a 15 minute meeting at the presidential palace in Helsinki. OBrien had previously endorsed Halonen for a second term, citing resemblance and humor.
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Tarja Halonen
Helsinki
O'Brien
Halonen
Birthday ages for celebrities announced
Actress Jane Seymour turns 55, country singer Hank Locklin reaches 88, comedian Harvey Korman hits 79, Matt Groening creator of Simp sons turns 52, Renee OCONnor ages 35, actress Sarah Wynter is 33. The list notes notable birthdays from entertainment and media sectors.
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Jane Seymour
Hank Locklin
Harvey Korman
Matt Groening
Renee O'Connor
Sarah Wynter
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