Today in History: Dred Scott ruling and key anniversaries
On March 6 1857 the Supreme Court ruled Dred Scott not a U.S. citizen and unable to sue in federal court. York Ontario later incorporated as Toronto in 1834 and the Alamo fell on 1836 after a 13 day siege. A 1933 bank holiday began nationwide and in 1944 U S heavy bombers conducted the first full scale American raid on Berlin.
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Pussycat Dolls on CW draw ire as family TV fare
A sharp critique targets Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll on CW. The column argues the show exposes sleaze in television while praising American Idol for celebrating talent over provocative moves. It contrasts Gilmore Girls family appeal with the Dolls program and highlights other prime time entries like House and Dateline.
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Inquest into Diana death may be delayed to October
London coroner indicated the Diana and Dodi Fayed inquest could be postponed beyond May 8 to October amid arguments over evidence and testing. Baroness Butler-Sloss warned against presenting unproven conspiracy claims and discussed testimonies about Diana's fears, pregnancy rumors, and ring significance as lawyers seek access to police documents and potential witnesses.
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Potter star Radcliffe to end as Harry Potter in final films
Daniel Radcliffe signed to reprise Harry Potter in the final two films Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows Warner Bros also set release plans for Order of the Phoenix with a July 13 debut The actor also stars in Equus in London amid talk of his racy stage role Meanwhile Jerry Springer to host Americas Got Talent joining NBCs summer return Les Paul donates 50000 to his Wisconsin hometown and to a hospital for a new exhibit at the local museum and hospital tied to his legacy
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Diddy Faces Lawsuit Over nightclub confrontation
A Los Angeles Superior Court filing accuses Sean Combs of punching and pushing Gerard Rechnitzer and his girlfriend at Teddy's in the Roosevelt Hotel. Rechnitzer, 27, seeks unspecified damages, while Combs’ attorney calls the suit baseless as police investigate the February incident.
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Contact and staff directory for Lawrence Journal-World
The Lawrence Journal World provides contact numbers and emails for departments including Local News City Government and KU reporting. It lists editors and editors emails for newsroom, arts, sports and business along with redelivery hotline and in town service guarantees.
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Today's Poll: Favorite Way to Communicate
Reader poll features options such as Face-to-face visit Mail Phone E-mail Social networking and Web site. Citizens are invited to visit the local site to view more responses and cast a vote in the ongoing poll.
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Notable birthdays listed for celebrities this week
TV host Ed McMahon turns 84, former Fed chair Alan Greenspan 81, opera star Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 63, singer Marv Wilson 63, Rob Reiner 60, Tom Arnold 48, and basketball icon Shaquille O Neal 35 marking milestone years.
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