Today in History Highlights From Select Years
On February twenty twentieth century milestones include John Glenn orbiting Earth aboard Friendship VII in 1962 as the first American to do so. Washington signed a post office act in 1792. In 1839 Congress barred dueling in DC. Theodore Roosevelt in 1907 signed an immigration act excluding disabled and feeble minded persons. Ranger VIII crashed on the moon in 1965 after sending lunar photos.
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Hip Hop Beyond the Beats and Rhymes Examines Culture
Former hip hop fan filmmaker Byron Hurt analyzes messages in hip hop, masculinity, and race in a PBS Independent Lens documentary. It features interviews with Mos Def Fat Joe Chuck D Jadakiss and Busta Rhymes and contrasts underground reality with corporate influence and white dominance in media.
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Byron Hurt
Northeastern University
Sylvester Stallone
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Hurt
Mos Def
Fat Joe
Chuck D
Jadakiss
Busta Rhymes
50 Cent
Public Enemy
Clear Channel
Hart
Plame
Johnny Carson
Carson
Satellite radio giants agree to merge in bold deal
Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio Holdings announce a merger to form a single company, with about 14 million subscribers and $1.5 billion in 2006 revenue. Regulators including the FCC and the Justice Department would review the plan for public interest and antitrust concerns.
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Sirius
Howard Stern
Oprah Winfrey
Sirius Satellite Radio Inc
XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc
Kevin Martin
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Martin
Commission
Lion
Stern
Winfrey
Mel Karmazin
Karmazin
Parsons
Department of Justice
U.S
Washington, D.C
Gary Parsons
XM Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio
Moynahan Pregnant by Brady says publicist
Moynahan, 35, confirmed by publicist Christina Papadopoulos that she is over three months pregnant and that former boyfriend Tom Brady, 29, is the father. The couple split last year after a three year relationship. Brady has since been linked to Gisele Bundchen.
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Boston
Bridget Moynahan
New England Patriots
Tom Brady
Moynahan
Brady
Gisele Bundchen
Christina Papadopoulos
Associated Press
Contact details for Lawrence Journal-World staff
The notice lists email and web feedback options for story ideas and provides direct phone lines for Local news City government County government Kansas University Lawrence schools Business Sports Arts and entertainment Letters to the editor Obituaries and Photo reprints as well as an outside Lawrence number for general inquiries.
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Editors contacts and subscription lines for Lloyd Journal
Listing of editors and staff roles with phone numbers and emails. Subscriptions and delivery contact hours are provided, with guarantees for intown redelivery if a paper is not received.
Downtown Grocery Store Vote Showdown In Lawrence
A Monday poll asks residents if a downtown Lawrence grocery store should succeed in city plans. The survey presents a tied 45 percent yes and 45 percent no response, with undecided options available. Visit ljworld.com for more responses and to vote.
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Celebrities Celebrate Milestones Across Ages
Cindy Crawford turns 41, Gloria Vanderbilt reaches 83, Sidney Poitier attains 80, Sandy Duncan hits 61, Patricia Hearst is 53. Charles Barkley becomes 44, French Stewart reaches 43 as friends and fans note the birthdays.
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Cindy Crawford
Gloria Vanderbilt
Sidney Poitier
Sandy Duncan
Patricia Hearst
Charles Barkley
French Stewart
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