Today in History highlights from past events
On January 23 1968 North Korea seized the USS Pueblo and released its crew eleven months later. Georgetown University was established in 1789 in present day Washington DC. Congress set election day as the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Franklin D Roosevelt announced his bid for the Democratic nomination in 1932. Alexander Woollcott died during a live CBS broadcast in 1943. The Knesset affirmed Jerusalem asIsrael’s capital in 1950. The 24th Amendment abolishing the federal poll tax was ratified in 1964.
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World in Brief: Melamine linked infant formula deaths case
A Chinese court handed down death sentences to two men and life imprisonment to a daily boss for producing and selling melamine tainted infant formula. The case follows six deaths and about 300000 illnesses nationwide, amid public anger over safety lapses and possible cover ups.
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Castro doubts he will be around for Obama's four years
Fidel Castro, 82, says he doubts he'll reach the end of Barack Obama's first term and tells Cuban officials to decide without him. In a column, he hints at a farewell and notes he may be leaving power within four years. He says he may no longer enjoy the privilege of observing events. Kim Jong il meets a Chinese official in Pyongyang, first foreign meeting since illness rumors. North Korea denies illness while confirming a stroke in August. state media shows Kim touring the country as questions loom about succession.
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Man calls bank error gift from God in big funds
Randy Pratt and Melissa Pratt, both from Pennsylvania, face felony theft and conspiracy charges after a bank error credited their account with 177 250 dollars instead of 1 772.50. They waived a preliminary hearing as police say they withdrew the money, quit their jobs, and moved to Florida while giving away thousands, including 25 000 to a Florida church shelter.
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Obama orders closing Guantanamo and ending secret prisons
President Obama announced sweeping policy shifts to halt torture, close Guantanamo Bay within a year, end CIA black sites abroad, and pursue terrorism strategy aligned with U S values. He emphasized diplomacy, named veterans for Middle East roles, and pledged moral leadership in national security.
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Obama keeps BlackBerry as president keeps mobile link
President Obama wins right to use a BlackBerry with NSA approved software. The device allows him direct, secured communication with friends and close associates while protecting private e mail from hackers. Former leaders Bush and Clinton avoided personal e mail. Obama emphasizes staying connected.
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Newspaper contact list and hours for city newsroom
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Should prosecutors be allowed to carry concealed guns
The Thursday poll asks if prosecutors may carry concealed guns in county courthouses. The latest response option No leads the vote, with readers urged to visit LJWorld.com to participate and see more results on the Guantanamo Bay detention facility question.
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