Today in History: Pope John Paul I dies in Vatican
On Sept 29 1978 Pope John Paul I was found dead in his Vatican apartment just over a month after becoming pope. Also noted is London's 1829 police force reorganization forming Scotland Yard and the 1982 Tylenol cyanide poisonings in Chicago area. The 1988 space shuttle Discovery launch marked America's return to manned space flight after the Challenger disaster.
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Kids blast off with My Pyramid health game in schools
In Alexandria the My Pyramid Blast Off game teaches kids to load a rocket with healthy foods from the food pyramid. The program ties to a new kids version of the government guide, with adults urging exercise and balanced meals while critics say it lacks stronger junk food limits.
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Ijworld readers weigh in on today’s top stories
Opinion mixed on ijworld today as readers react to national events, local updates, and ongoing coverage. Comments highlight concerns over policy shifts, economic impacts, and community responses, with strong calls for transparency and concrete action.
Jennifer Garner Expecting a Girl on Baby Due Christmas
Jennifer Garner announced she is pregnant and his husband Ben Affleck expects a girl, with a due date around Christmas. Garner and Affleck wed in June and Garner stars on Alias returning for a fifth season.
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Birthdays for Lewis Ponty Walesa Gumbel and Dice Clay
Singer Jerry Lee Lewis turns 70 followed by jazz musician Jean Luc Ponty at 63 Lech Walesa former Polish president is 62 TV personality Bryant Gumbel is 57 and actor comedian Andrew Dice Clay is 47.
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