Today in History Highlights and Milestones
November fifteenth marks pivotal events from 1777 when the Articles of Confederation were approved by Congress to 1969 when protests against the Vietnam War surged in Washington DC. Notable mid century milestones include Zebulon Pike sighting Pikes Peak in 1806 and NBC’s 1926 launch of a 24 station radio network.
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Kansas University bucks national trend with two percent rise in international enrollment
Across the nation international student enrollment fell by six percent this fall yet Kansas University reports a 2.2 percent increase. The broader picture shows educators alarmed by a sustained decline while universities raise tuition amid budget pressures.
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Kansas Women Fall to Nebraska in NCAA Soccer
Kansas University's women’s club lost 2-1 in overtime to Nebraska in the NCAA Tournament round of 32 at Jayhawk Soccer Complex. Nebraska advances to the Round of 16 as Kansas ends its bid.
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WorldCom Breaks Lawrence News With Local Stories
Lawrence coverage updates on Ijworld.com offer breaking events and in depth reports from the city. Local stories span business safety culture and community updates with ongoing reporting and fresh details for residents.
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Journal-Worth staff contacts and delivery hours
Directory of staff editors including Richard Brack Mike Shields Ann Gardner Chuck Woodling Mindie Paget Jon Niccum Mark Fagan Cody Howard World Online Dave Toplikar Al Bonner Joe Lewis and advertising and subscription line. Delivery hours run weekdays 6 am to 5 30 pm weekends 6 am to noon with redelivery guarantee for in town papers.
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Usher dominates American Music Awards with four wins
Usher swept four awards at the American Music Awards including favorite male soul-R&B artist and best pop-rock album for Confessions, which sold over 1 million copies in its debut week. OutKast won three categories, Alicia Keys topped soul-R&B female artist, and other winners included Brooks & Dunn, Toby Keith, Sheryl Crow, Linkin Park, Kenny Chesney, Jay-Z, Marc Anthony, and MercyMe. News also covers New York socialite ceremony for Star Jones, Prince Harry’s Argentina stay, U2 tour plans, and weekend box office results led by The Incredibles.
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Birthdays for Ed Asner Sam Waterston and others
Actor Ed Asner turns 75 while Judge Joseph Wapner reaches 85 and actor Sam Waterston hits 64. Pop singer Frida of ABBA is 59, actress Beverly D'Angelo is 50, and Tonight Show band leader Kevin Eubanks turns 47.
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