Capitol construction a 37 year Kansas landmark saga
The Kansas Capitol east wing, starkly different in floor, trim and arches, was the initial structure of a 37 year project. Built after 1866 cornerstone, it housed executive and legislative offices in 1869, with west wing completion delayed. The east wing’s historic Senate chamber and voice voting endure as reminders of a long, faith‑driven development.
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John Hanna
Associated Press
Opera, Kan
Capitol
Kansas
Cozier
Kansas Capitol
Ramon Powers
Kansas State Historical Society
State Supreme Court
House
Senate
Jerry Karr
D-Emporia
Topeka State Record
James Harvey
Topeka
Powers
Topeka Daily Commonwealth
Big Bird earns Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Big Bird the Muppet receives the 2028th star on Hollywood Boulevard in front of fans. Puppeteer Caroll Spinney portrays the eight-foot creature created by Jim Henson. Sesame Street marked its 25th season on PBS with global reach in 80 countries.
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Big Bird
Hollywood Walk of Fame
OS Angeles
Hollywood Boulevard
Jim Henson
Caroll Spinney
Public Broadcasting System
Roseanne asks husband to forgive her divorce reversal
Roseanne Arnold publicly asks Tom Arnold to forgive her and says she will drop the divorce filing. She cites stress and rest in Sequoias as she aims to reunite and repair her marriage, apologizing to her husband and to Kim Silva. A spokesman confirmed the divorce action is being dropped.
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Los Angeles
Roseanne
Tom Arnold
Arnolds
Kim Silva
Tom
Kevin Campbell
Mrs. Arnold
Disabled access order ends Odd Ball shower show
The Los Angeles Disabled Access Commission ruled 4-0 that the Odd Ball Cabaret must close its nude shower dancing stall. The venue argued the shower was a prop but officials said it discriminated against women in wheelchairs.
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OS Angeles
Disabled Access Commission
Odd Ball
Ron Shigeta
Department of Building and Safety
Barbra Streisand tickets offered to lawmakers in perks pull
Sony Music ASCAP and the RIAA sent letters to House and Senate members offering tickets to Streisand shows in Washington May 10 and 12 for addressing industry issues. Eight lawmakers requested tickets. Tickets cost 50 to 350 dollars, and sales closed quickly as Streisand returned to the stage after a long hiatus.
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Sony Music Entertainment
ASCAP
The
Recording Industry Association of America
House
Senate
Tim Sites
Recording Association
Commerce
Judiciary
Streisand
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HONDA
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Lander
Lawrence Auto Plaza
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Motown Records
Berry Gordy Jr
New York Daily News
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Tony Turner
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Nashville, Tenn
Alan Jackson
Country Music Association
Close Up
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