Today in history highlights milestones across wars and space
Notes from history mark the 1918 armistice ending World War I and the 1921 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier dedication at Arlington. Kate Smith debuted God Bless America in 1938. In 1966 Gemini 12 launched from Cape Kennedy with astronauts Lovell and Aldrin aboard.
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Harding
Arlington National Cemetery
Kate Smith
Irving Berlin
France
Cape Kennedy, Fla
James 4. Lovell
Edwin
Buzz" Aldrin Jr
New York City's hybrid taxis roll out amid debate and hope
Six Ford Escape hybrids have begun service in New York City's fleet of more than 12,000 cabs. City officials and Ford officials celebrated the rollout as environmentalists hailed a cleaner fleet, while cab owner Gene Friedman plans 18 by Thanksgiving and awaits fleet-wide financial viability.
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New York
Ford Motor Co
Manhattan
David Yassky
Yassky
Taxi and Limousine Commission
Shannon killed off on Lost amid island speculation
In a much talked about twist Shannon Rutherford appears to be killed during a jungle pursuit led by Sayid and others on the ABC series Lost. The episode stirred fan blogs as viewers debated whether Shannon or Sawyer would die.
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New York
Shannon
Lost
Shannon Rutherford
Sawyer
Josh Holloway
Wait
Malcolm David Kelley
Ana Lucia
Michelle Rodriguez
Sayid
Naveen Andrews
Walt
Maggie Grace
Boone Carlyle
Crow and Armstrong engagement sparks celebrity attention
Sheryl Crow and Lance Armstrong publicized their September engagement amid media interest. Crow notes magazines chase romance breakup stories rather than happiness, comparing to high profile splits. Reba McEntire to host seventh annual Family Television Awards, highlighting family friendly programming and cross generational appeal.
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New York
Lance Armstrong
Sheryl Crow
Brad
Jen
Nick
Jessica
Crow
Associated Press
Armstrong
Los Angeles
Reba McEntire
Kaki Hinton
McEntire
Reba
Hinton
Journal World Contact Information and Contacts List
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Birthday birthdays roll on with noted figures
Journalist brief notes birthdays for Kurt Vonnegut Jr aged 83 Barbara Boxer 65 Senator Sen Barbara Soxer Calif actor Stanley Tucci 45 actor Leonardo DiCaprio 31 actress Calista Flockhart 41 actress Demi Moore 43.
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Stanley Tucci
Demi Moore
Calista Flockhart
Leonardo DiCaprio
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