Today in History Highlights From January Thirtieth Through The Years
January eleventh marks gunpowder treason arrest and execution of Guy Fawkes in 1606 while 1945 saw Private Eddie Slovik become the first U.S. soldier executed for desertion since the Civil War in France. In 1958 the United States began the Space Age with Explorer one orbit and in 2006 Coretta Scott King died at age 78.
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PBS Examines Supreme Court in History and Views
PBS presents a two century survey of constitutional law tracing conflicts from Marshall to Jackson, the 14th amendment era, Civil Rights and the Rehnquist years. Featuring Justice O Connor and Chief Justice Roberts, the program probes legitimacy and trust in the Court amid unpopular rulings.
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Sidney Sheldon dies at 89 after storied career
Sidney Sheldon, famed for Broadway theater, film, and TV, died at 89 from pneumonia complications at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage. Publicist Warren Cowan confirmed his death as wife Alexandra and daughter Mary Sheldon grieved, noting his generous reputation and prolific output across three entertainment eras.
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Police to reunite for Grammys ceremony this year
The Police, five time Grammy winners with hits like Roxanne and Every Breath You Take, will open the ceremony 23 years after breaking up. Sting Copeland and Summers last performed together in 2003 at their Rock Hall induction amid talk of a commemorative tour. CBS airs the 49th Grammys from Los Angeles on Feb 11.
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Brandy sued for $50 million by crash victim’s parents
Los Angeles parents file a wrongful death suit against actress Brandy seeking 50 million dollars after her Land Rover allegedly struck the back of a Honda driven by Awatef Aboudihar 38. The Insiders reported the accident and Brandy expressed condolences.
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Editors Directory Update at City Journal
A media directory lists editors for the city paper including Dennis Anderson managing editor Bill Snead senior editor Karrey Britt assistant city editor Ann Gardner editorial page editor Tom Keegan sports editor Mindie Paget arts editor Jon Niccum entertainment editor Mark Fagan business editor and news partners 6News and World Online with contact emails and phone numbers.
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Dennis Anderson
Danderson
Jworld
Bill Snead
Lsnead
Karrey Britt
Kbritt
Ljworld
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Tom Keegan
Teegan
Mindie Paget
Mpaget
Jon Niccum
Jniccum
Mark Fagan
Mfagan
World
Local newspaper contact and service hours
Contact details for Chris Bell and Al Bonner include phone numbers and emails for circulation and advertising. Classified advertising can be reached at 832 2222. Subscriptions and billing use 832 7199 with in town redelivery guaranteed if the paper is not received by the stated times.
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Celeb Birthday List Highlights Ages Today
Singer Justin Timberlake turns 26 while actress Carol Channing reaches 86 and Suzanne Pleshette turns 70. Johnny Rotten is 51, Anthony LaPaglia 48, Minnie Driver 37, and Portia de Rossi 34.
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Carol Channing
Suzanne Pleshette
Johnny Rotten
Anthony LaPaglia
Minnie Driver
Portia de Rossi
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