Today in history June 7 marks independence move Vatican creation and other events
On June 7 very early notes include Richard Henry Lee proposing independence in 1776. Vatican City established in 1929 via the Lateran Treaty exchanges. In 2002 a Philippine hostage crisis ends with one rescue and two deaths. In 2006 Abu Musab al Zarqawi killed by U S airstrike.
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Vatican City
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U.S
Kansan Gracia Burnham
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
al-Qaida
Iraq
Hybrid TV Reviews Mix Loud Cars and Celebrity Chaos
A TV critic mocks Pirates Master and Fast Cars and Superstars for mixing Survivor style competition with pop culture stars. The piece notes Jewel, Tony Hawk, Serena Williams, John Elway, and William Shatner, plus pro drivers, race gimmicks, and loud commentary. It also mentions Speeders and other nightly highlights across networks and briefs on Mean Girls and 30 Rock among others.
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ABC
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Tony Hawk
Serena Williams
John Elway
William Shatner
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Shatner
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Court
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Fashion Police
Barker ends half century on air with Price Is Right
Bob Barker bid farewell after 35 years as host and 50 years on daytime TV. He remained calm and smiling through the finale, crying briefly offstage, and reflected on five decades on national television. Barker recalled listening as key to his success and noted his signature sign off about pet spaying. The show returns June 15 and Barker plans retirement while cherishing WGMC as a keepsake.
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Calif
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Bob
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United States
Jericho saved by fans as CBS vows return next season
The Jericho cast and fans secured renewal after protests against CBS cancellation. CBS plans a reintroduction including summer reruns, online clips, and a first season DVD release, with air date and schedule to be announced.
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North Lawrence
Newspaper Staff Contacts and Subscription Hotline
A list of editors and departments with contact numbers and emails for the Kansas newspaper. Also lists News Partners and the subscription line 832-7199 with delivery hours and redelivery guarantee if the paper is missing.
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World.com
Ljworld.com
Kansas University
Lawrence
Wal-Mart Plans Sixth and Wakarusa Face City Poll
Readers weigh in on Wal-Mart's Sixth and Wakarusa project as city debates street repair funding. A Wednesday poll asks whether City Hall should increase funding by 1.2 million. result favors Yes with ongoing online responses at ljworld.com.
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Wakarusa
City Hall
Birthday milestones for musicians and actors noted
The report lists birthdays for public figures including Prince age 49, Tom Jones age 67, Jenny Jones age 61, Liam Neeson age 55, David Navarro as rock musician, Anna Kournikova age 26, and mentions other entertainment personalities with ages.
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Prince
Tom Jones
Jenny Jones
Liam Neeson
David Navarro
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