Turning points marked by July 1777 and 1973 oil embargo
History notes October 17 events including Burgoyne’s surrender at Saratoga in 1777, RCA chartering in 1919, Einstein’s arrival in 1933, Arab oil embargo starting 1973, and the 1989 Loma Prieta quake with 67 deaths and about $7 billion in damage.
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Frontline revisits early Iraq mistakes with Bremer
The program analyzes 2003 decisions by ambassador Bremer and others that shifted Iraq from rapid military success to insurgency. It draws on over 30 interviews with Bremer, military personnel, CIA officers, and authors like Ricks and Chandrasekaran.
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Madonna and child adoptive move to London
One year old David Banda left Malawi en route to London to join Madonna and Guy Ritchie. The boy traveled via South Africa with two Britons and two Americans, including a nanny. Publicist Liz Rosenberg confirmed passport and visa, saying the family expects a reunion soon. Human rights groups seek court review to ensure child protection laws are followed amid scrutiny of the adoption.
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England
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London
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Johannesburg
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New York
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Bindi Irwin to star in wildlife series on Discovery Kids
The late Steve Irwin's daughter Bindi, eight, will lead a wildlife show titled Bindi The Jungle Girl for Discovery Kids early next year. Production started with plans for a father daughter format before Steve's death, with him set to appear in pre recorded People in the News segments.
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Steve Irwin
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Journal World contact details and newsroom lines
Local readers can share story ideas via email at news at ijworld dot com or the site feedback form. For staff contacts dial area codes and numbers for Local news City government County government KU Lawrence schools Business Sports Arts Letters Obituaries Photo reprints and outside Lawrence lines provided.
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Journal staff and contact directory snapshot
Editorial and arts desk contacts for The Journal are listed with editors and emails. Includes managing editors Dennis Anderson and Mindle Paget, city editor Mike Shields, sports editor Tom Keegan, entertainment editor Jon Niccum, and 6News head Cody Howard. Advertising and circulation contacts include Chris Bell and Al Bonner. Redelivery guarantee and subscription lines noted.
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Danderson
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Lsnead
Ljworld
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Mshields
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Agardner
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Ijworld
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Jworld
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Birthday milestones for Eminem, Knievel and peers
The item lists notable birthdays including Eminem at 34, Evel Knievel at 68, Michael McKean at 59, Alan Jackson at 48, Mike Judge at 44, Ziggy Marley at 38, and Wyclef Jean at 34.
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Evel Knievel
Michael McKean
Alan Jackson
Mike Judge
Ziggy Marley
Wyclef Jean
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