Today in history highlights from February elec tion tie to Supreme Court ruling
On February seventeenth entries recall the 1801 House vote that elected Jefferson over Burr and made Burr vice president. 1865 sees Columbia burning as troops move in. source notes uncertainty over who started the blaze. 1947 marks the Voice of America broadcasting to the Soviet Union. 1964 Supreme Court requires roughly equal population in congressional districts nationwide.
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Large Lebanon turnout buries ex PM Hariri in defiant rally
Hundreds of thousands gathered for the funeral of Rafik Hariri in Beirut, marking one of Lebanon’s biggest crowds. Demonstrators chanted against Syrian and Lebanese authorities, signaling broader political anger beyond the tribute.
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Kemp reaches 1000 career points in KU loss to Texas Tech
Crystal Kemp scored the 1,000th point of her career as Kansas University fell 66-53 to No. 15 Texas Tech at Allen Fieldhouse. Aaron Miles has a black eye after the double-overtime setback and notes funny looks from passers-by.
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Classical guitarist Glise builds Chorale Dual project
Anthony Glise, splitting time between St Joseph Missouri and northern France, has spent about a year organizing Chorale Dual a concert pairing his Lawrence Chamber Orchestra guitarist Jason Riley the St Joseph Chamber Choir and the Chorale Divertimento of Wasquehal France The event aims to unite these ensembles for a shared performance.
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Lawrence artist recreates da Vinci sketch near Salina
Lawrence artist Stan Herd is creating an 11/2 acre landscape work near Salina Regional Airport to accompany the GlobalFlyer solo nonstop round‑the‑world flight. The piece replicates a Leonardo da Vinci glider concept and will be part of coverage for the historic aviation attempt.
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WorldCom chat lets users question Kansas House Speaker Doug Mays
Kansas residents can submit questions for Speaker Doug Mays through a live online chat at the WorldCom site hosted by ljworld. com. The program invites public input and outlines how to participate.
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Olsen Sues National Enquirer Over Drug Scandal Story
Ashley Olsen filed a 40 million dollar libel and false light lawsuit in Superior Court against American Media Inc. and National Enquirer Inc. The suit targets a Feb 21 issue headline and cover depicting her with eyes half shut. It argues the tabloid harmed her reputation and business.
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Contact directory for Lawrence Journal-World staff and departments
Local news and department contacts list for Lawrence Journal World. Includes phones and emails for news, city and county government, KU, schools, business, sports, arts, letters, obituaries, photo reprints, and outside Lawrence numbers. Provides subscription and redelivery guidance and hours for weekdays and weekends.
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Birthday ages for actors and musicians
Actor Hal Holbrook turns 80 as Rene Russo hits 51 and basketball star Michael Jordan reaches 42. Comedian Larry the Cable Guy is 42, Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong 33, Jerry O Connell 31, Bryan White 31, Jason Ritter 25, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt 24.
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Larry the Cable Guy
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