Historic milestones mark Charles and Diana wedding day
The 1981 royal wedding tied Prince Charles to Diana Spencer at St Pauls Cathedral in London with a public ceremony watched worldwide. Other dates recall Van Gogh death in 1890, the 1914 start of transcontinental calls between New York and San Francisco, and the 1958 NASA creation via Eisenhower act.
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Feasting on Asphalt and Shark Week vie for TV viewers
An overview of Food Network's Feasting on Asphalt with Alton Brown routing a motorcycle trek from Charleston to Los Angeles avoiding interstates and avoiding chains. It contrasts Discovery Channels Shark Week with Dirty Jobs and National Geographic Dog Whisperer marathons, noting schedules and key guests while weighing which program will top the ratings race.
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Animal Planet
Idol finalists meet with president at White House
Ten American Idol finalists, including Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee, visited the White House for a group photo and Oval Office tour with President Bush amid a busy Washington visit. Hicks handed Bush a monogrammed monitor engraved with American Idol 2006, and Susan Whitson noted Hicks’s ties to the White House. The meeting marks the first White House encounter for Idol stars, with no reporters present.
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N.C
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Kellie Pickler
Albemarle
Ace Young
Denver
Bucky Covington
Rockingham
Mandisa Hundley
Antioch
Antioch, Tenn
Lisa Tucker
Anaheim, Calif
Elliott Yamin
Richmond, Va
Parents Television Council
Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Wilson denies Steely Dan link to Dupree film
Owen Wilson says he has never heard Steely Dan song Cousin Dupree and does not know the band. The group had claimed his film character inspired their music and asked him to apologize. Wilson’s spokeswoman released the denial as the band’s leaders warned of potential backlash.
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Lance Bass’s Boyfriend Proud of N Sync Star Comeout
Reichen Lehmkuhl, winner of Amazing Race 4, says Lance Bass is happier than ever after Bass publicly came out as gay. He praises the singer for speaking his mind amid rumors and notes Bass is in a very stable relationship with him.
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New York
Reichen Lehmkuhl
Lance
Lehmkuhl
CBS
Access Hollywood
Bass
People Magazine
Mel Gibson Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI
Malibu California reports actor Mel Gibson arrested for suspected driving under the influence after speeding on the Pacific Coast Highway. He was booked at Lost Hills station at 4:06 a.m. and released on $5,000 bail as investigators continue.
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Sheriff's
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Journal World Contact Numbers List by Department
A directory of newsroom contacts is published with numbers for Local News City and County Government Kansas University Lawrence Schools Business Sports Arts and Entertainment Letters Obituaries and Photo Reprints plus an outside Lawrence toll free line for story tips and feedback.
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Ljworld.com
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Lawrence
LJ World Staff Contacts and Subscription Info
Editorial and departments contact details for the Lawrence Journal-World including editors and departments. Subscription hours and redelivery guarantee listed with phone numbers for weekdays and weekends.
Birthday notices for celebrities and politicians
Country singer Martina McBride turns 40 while former senator Nancy Kassebaum Baker reaches 74. Senator Elizabeth Dole is 70, actress Alexandra Paul 43, actor Rodney Allen Rippy 38, and actor Stephen Dorff 33.
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Nancy Kassebaum Baker
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Elizabeth H. Dole
R-N.c
Alexandra Paul
Rodney Allen Rippy
Stephen Dorff
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