Historic anniversaries mark U S presidents and treaties
On February 22 1732 George Washington was born at his Virginia plantation. In 1819 Spain ceded Florida under Adams Onis. 1862 Jefferson Davis inaugurated as Confederacy president. 1865 Tennessee adopts anti slavery constitution. 1889 Dakotas Montana Washington state admitted. 1924 Coolidge broadcasts from White House. 1935 planes barred over White House. 1973 U S China establish liaison offices.
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Pakistan opposition parties to form civilian government
Pakistan's two main opposition groups the Pakistan People's Party led by Asif Ali Zardari and the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz led by Nawaz Sharif said they would form a new government together after a vote that toppled President Pervez Musharraf. They did not commit to ousting Musharraf. Bhutto's party won 87 seats and Sharif's 67 of 268 seats with six still undecided.
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Powerful quake strikes near Wells with scattered damage
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Wells in a rural area near the Nevada Utah line at 6:16 am causing shattered windows and damaged facades. No serious injuries were reported as the tremor rattled the town in a sparsely populated region. Iran will engage with the IAEA and EU in talks on resuming negotiations over its nuclear program. A former Chicago officer’s death case was ruled a homicide after a second autopsy showed drowning in Kathleen Savio’s bathtub, tied to the Peterson investigations. Peterson, 54, denies involvement.
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Security Council Pushes Third Iran Sanctions
Britain and France introduce a draft Security Council resolution calling for a third round of sanctions against Iran over uranium enrichment. The United States leads the effort with backing from Germany and general support from China and Russia. The draft seeks bans on travel and dual use equipment, tighter monitoring of Iran’s banks, and inspections of air and sea cargo to Iran.
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UCLA restraining order targets animal rights protests
A judge issued a temporary restraining order against animal rights groups and activists accused of threats to UCLA employees and graduate students conducting animal research. The order bans harassment, requires staying away from researchers, and removes researchers’ personal information from protest sites.
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John C. Hueston
Rioters attack U.S. Embassy in Belgrade over Kosovo independence
In Belgrade crowds protested Kosovo's independence, rioters breached the U.S. Embassy, set offices aflame, torn down the flag, looted stores, and clashed with police. A charred body was found. staff were accounted for. Western diplomats condemned the violence and warned Serbia’s leaders of responsibility.
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Milorad Veljovic
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Georgia lawmakers push to ban rival state logos on plates
The Georgia House voted 142 to 10 to exclude logos from Florida and other states on Georgia vanity plates. The measure requires reciprocity, letting alumni plates exist only for states that honor Georgia schools, while Florida imposes higher fees and surveys for specialty tags.
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Journal-World Contact Directory and Delivery Hours
The Kansas City Journal-World lists staff editors and contact emails for Dennis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Jon Niccum Mark Fagan and Terry Rombeck with phone numbers. Subscriptions can be arranged at 832 7199 with weekday and weekend hours and a redelivery guarantee.
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Lawrence Tops National Polls For Best Places To Live
Lawrence gains recognition as Forbes seventh smartest city and Money Magazine’s Best places to live winner, prompting readers to vote via www ijworld com.
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