Today in History highlights marked on Sept 18 across years
On this date a series of events are recalled including Abraham commissioning Rabbi Jacob Frankel as the first Jewish chaplain of the U S Army in 1862 and George Washington laying the Capitol cornerstone in 1793. Other noted items include Chile's 1810 independence move, the Fugitive Slave Act, the 1947 National Security Act, Hammarskjold's death in 1961, Jimi Hendrix in 1970, Patricia Hearst's 1975 capture, Atlanta awarded the 1996 Olympics, and remarks on Iraq policy and Strauss Kahn in recent years.
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Lottery draw results across multiple states and games
Illinois picks midday 3 5 6 evening 4 4 4 and 4 6 6 8. Lucky Day Lotto 11 13 16 33 34 Lotto jackpot 2.75M Mega Millions 15M. Kentucky picks 3 2 7 6 day 4 2 2 0 and 3 1 5 4. Missouri picks 3 8 2 6 day 4 9 5 0 and 3 8 1 2 evening 4 9 5 8 1. Show MeCash 11 14 16 26 36 Powerball 149M.
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Southern accuracy line prompts reader contact
The notice requests readers report inaccuracies in The Southern by calling three listed local numbers, urging accountability and community feedback.
Colbert and Modern Family cast to guest host GMA
Stephen Colbert and the Modern Family cast will guest host Good Morning America as Robin Roberts undergoes a bone marrow transplant. The show plans rotating celebrity substitutes, including Oprah Winfrey and Barbara Walters, with Rob Lowe among those scheduled, aiming to maintain GMA’s strong ratings during Roberts absence.
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Rob Lowe
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French court to rule today on royal topless photos
A Paris area court in Nanterre will decide at noon whether to bar Closer from republishing topless pictures of the Duchess of Cambridge taken during a private Provençal holiday. Prince William and Kate seek damages and a worldwide injunction, with proposed fines for noncompliance.
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Duchess of Cambridge
Paris
Closer
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Hamelle
Provence
Delphine Pando
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