Today in History Highlights Key Cabinet and Crime Milestones
On February 25, 1793 the first Cabinet meeting with President Washington is on record. Samuel Colt patents his revolver in 1836. In 1964 Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston to become world heavyweight champion in Miami Beach. In 2005 Dennis Rader, BTK killer, is arrested in Wichita and later pleads guilty to the murders, receiving 10 life terms.
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Mrs Harris and DMC Adoption Memoir Featured On TV
TV listings note Kingsley and Benning in Mrs Harris at 7 p.m. on HBO while Darryl McDaniels explores adoption in DMC My Adoption. NBC covers the XX Winter Olympics closing ceremonies in Turin with 48 Hours Mystery on CBS and Dancing with the Stars results.
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Actor John Corbett trades acting for a country rock debut
Nashville based actor John Corbett known for My Big Fat Greek Wedding Northern Exposure and Sex and the City shifts to music with a debut country rock album on Fun Bone Records due April 4. He self finances the project and aims for a Montgomery Gentry Urban Bentley sound, touring radio stations and small venues while Bo Derek photographed the cover.
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Contact and staff listings for Lawrence Journal-World
This notice provides general contact details for tips and feedback across departments including Local News City Government County Government KU Lawrence Schools and Arts and Entertainment plus obituaries and photo reprints. It lists editor emails and phone numbers for News Partners and subscription support and redelivery guarantees.
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Bono and The Edge rock with Bono during Salvador Carnival
Thousands of Brazilians paused samba as U2 frontman Bono joined a Carnival crowd in Salvador. An impromptu duet of Vertigo with a Brazilian performer electrified the northeast city.
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Ivete Sangalo attends Salvador Carnival with Gilberto Gil
Reports note Ivete Sangalo joins Salvador Carnival guests of Culture Minister Gilberto Gil as Rio hosts the famous samba parade. The piece also mentions U2’s recent Sao Paulo shows and Sheryl Crow’s breast cancer surgery with a positive prognosis and tour postponement.
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Birthdays: Schieffer, Raphael, Astin, Iglecias Jr and Phelps
CBS anchor Bob Schieffer turns 69, talk show host Sally Jessy Raphael 63, actor Sean Astin 35, Latin singer Julio Iglesias Jr. 33, Oliver and James Phelps known for Harry Potter turn 20.
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