Today in History United States born and milestones
On Sept 9 1776 the Second Continental Congress made the term United States official replacing United Colonies. In 1830 Charles Durant flew a balloon from New York City across the Hudson to Perth Amboy NJ. In 1850 California became the 31st state. In 1893 Frances Cleveland gave birth to Esther in the White House the first presidential child born in the executive mansion. In 1926 NBC was incorporated by RCA. In 1956 Elvis Presley appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show. In 1971 inmates seized control of Attica Correctional Facility near Buffalo beginning a siege that left 43 dead.
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World in Brief Sees U.S. Vulnerability and Iraq Drawdown
The United States remains dangerously vulnerable to chemical, biological and nuclear attacks seven years after 9/11, according to an independent study. A House Democrats report criticizes the Bush administration for missed security opportunities while Russia and the U.S. quarrel over Georgia. Bush plans to keep current U.S. forces in Iraq through year end and withdraw about 8,000 by February, with possible further moves in 2009. authorities aim to protect gains in Iraq and free forces for Afghanistan. Russia vows troop withdrawals from Georgia as EU monitors prepare to deploy, amid a contentious cease fire and Georgia’s insistence on territorial integrity including South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
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Bush cancels nuclear deal with Russia
President Bush on Monday canceled a once celebrated civilian nuclear cooperation deal with Russia. He pulled it back after sending the agreement to Congress in May and announced the withdrawal through Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as part of a broader punitive stance over Russia’s invasion of Georgia.
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Ohio woman gets life sentence in microwave baby case
Common Pleas Judge Mary Wiseman sentenced 28 year old China Arnold to life without parole for burning her baby daughter to death in a microwave after a dispute with her boyfriend. The judge rejected a plea for a 25 year minimum, citing the heinous nature of the crime.
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Ike Threatens U.S. Gulf After Slamming Cuba
Hurricane Ike roared over eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm then weakened, with 1.2 million Cubans evacuated and at least four dead. Forecasters warned Ike could reintensify and strike Louisiana or Texas, prompting fresh evacuations and disaster prep across Florida, Alabama, and the Gulf Coast.
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Simpson’s trial opens without fanfare in Las Vegas
OJ Simpson begins a Las Vegas trial for kidnapping and robbery with Judge Jackie Glass cautioning jurors against letting past cases influence their verdict. The setup echoes the famed 1995 case but aims for a fresh jury, with limited public attention and no murder charge before the court.
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Contact details and staff for Lawrence Journal-World editorials
A directory lists newsroom contacts for Lawrence Journal-World including phone numbers and emails for Local News City Government County Government Kansas University Lawrence Schools Business Sports Arts and Entertainment Obituaries Photos and staff editors Dennis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Jon Niccum Terry Rombeck Jonathan Kealing 6News Cody Howard and Mediaphormedia Dan Cox with direct lines and emails.
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Poll prompt asks if winter will be colder and wetter
Reader poll prompts on ijworld com ask if winter will be significantly colder and wetter than normal and invite votes via www ijworld com. A follow up question asks if readers have a MySpace or Facebook page with responses to cast votes.
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