On This Day In History: Midway to Be Liberating Victory
June 4 1942 marked the start of the Pacific Battle of Midway, with American naval forces claiming a decisive victory over Japan three days later. Other historical milestones include the Montgolfier brothers public balloon demonstration in 1783, Elizabeth Thible becoming the first woman to fly, Henry Ford’s 1896 quadricycle test, the 1919 passage of the 19th Amendment to Congress, and the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown in Beijing.
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Debris found as Air France 447 search widens
Debris from Air France Flight 447 turns up as investigators pursue a nightmarish breakup over the Atlantic during a violent storm. Deep water submersibles face delays. experts doubt the black box will be recovered in the rugged ocean. The probe relies on automated messages to reconstruct events and suggests a midair breakup after system failures. The same day the OAS votes to revoke Cuba’s suspension, a move hailed by Zelaya but disputed by Cuban officials.
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U.S. Divided Over Torture and Gitmo Closure
A Washington poll finds just over half of Americans support torture in some terror-related cases while the public remains split on closing the Guantanamo Bay facility. The survey also shows President Obama retaining broad confidence to handle terrorism and a 64 percent job-approval rating amid fears of attacks and mixed views on Bush-era policies.
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U S seeks to keep Sadr City base open after deadline
The United States and Iraq plan to keep Joint Security Station Comanche, a key base on Baghdad's Sadr City edge, after the June 30 pullout deadline. Comanche oversees a high risk area where Shiite militants attacked the Green Zone in 2008, signaling possible regrouping by militants.
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U S general vows careful airstrikes in Afghanistan
Maj. Gen. Curtis Scaparratti takes command of U S troops in 14 eastern Afghan provinces along the Pakistan border and pledges careful use of airstrikes amid civilian casualty concerns. He replaces Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Schloesser who has led the 101st Airborne Division for 15 months.
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New Hampshire legalizes gay marriage after vote and signing
After a long fight the New Hampshire legislature approved same sex marriage by 198 to 176 in the House and Gov. John Lynch signed the bill. The law takes effect January 1, aligning the state with neighboring New England states while civil unions remain in place for some couples. The moment was marked by cheers outside the Statehouse with supporters including Bishop V. Gene Robinson.
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PETA plans Wichita billboards after Tiller shooting
The animal rights group PETA wants to erect Wichita billboards linking abortion debate and vegetarianism with images of three baby chicks. Campaign manager Lindsay Raft cites Dr George Tiller’s killing and argues meat consumption fuels cruelty to animals.
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George Tiller Killing and Abortion Debate Highlight Page 4A
Page 4A surveys the aftermath of George Tiller's murder and its impact on abortion rights advocacy. It examines security concerns for clinics, reactions from politicians and activists, and the framing of reproductive rights in the national debate.
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Journal World contact and staff directory update
Local newsroom contact details list for departments and editors at Journal World Lawrence Kansas. Includes numbers for news, city and county government, KU, schools, health, transportation, obituaries, sports and arts. Names include Dennis Anderson and Tom Keegan with email addresses. Also covers News Partners 6News and Mediaphormedia contacts and subscription support.
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Polls Split on Court TV and Daycare Center Use
Today's poll asks if viewers would take a case to court on Judge Judy while Wednesday gauges support for drop-in daycare. The result shows the majority answered No.
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