Today is Tuesday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2021. There are 346 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 19, 1981, the United States and Iran signed an accord paving the way for the release of 52 Americans held hostage for more than 14 months. 

In 1809, author, poet and critic Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston.

In 1861, Georgia became the fifth state to secede from the Union. 

In 1915, Germany carried out its first air raid on Britain during World War I as a pair of Zeppelins dropped bombs onto Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn in England. 

In 1937, millionaire Howard Hughes set a transcontinental air record by flying his monoplane from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey, in 7 hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds. 

In 1942, during World War II, Japanese forces captured the British protectorate of North Borneo. A German submarine sank the Canadian liner RMS Lady Hawkins off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, killing 251 people; 71 survived. 

In 1944, the federal government relinquished control of the nation's railroads to their owners following settlement of a wage dispute. 

In 1955, a presidential news conference was filmed for television and newsreels for the first time, with the permission of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. 

In 1980, retired Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas died in Washington, D.C., at age 81. 

In 1987, Guy Hunt became Alabama's first Republican governor since 1874 as he was sworn into office, succeeding George C. Wallace.

In 2005, the American Cancer Society reported that cancer had passed heart disease as the top killer of Americans age 85 and younger.

In 2006, Osama bin Laden, in an audiotape that was his first in more than a year, said al-Qaida was preparing for attacks in the United States; at the same time, he offered a "long-term truce" without specifying the conditions. Vice President Dick Cheney defended the administration's domestic surveillance program, calling it an essential tool in monitoring al-Qaida and other terrorist organizations. 

In 2009, Russia and Ukraine signed a deal restoring natural gas shipments to Ukraine and paving the way for an end to the nearly two-week cutoff of most Russian gas to a freezing Europe. 

Ten years ago: Chinese President Hu Jintao, visiting the White House, declared "a lot still needs to be done" to improve his country's record on human rights; the exchange with President Barack Obama over human rights was balanced by U.S. delight over newly announced Chinese business deals expected to generate about $45 billion in new export sales for the U.S.

Five years ago: Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump received the endorsement of conservative firebrand Sarah Palin, giving the businessman a potential boost less than two weeks before Iowa's kick-off caucuses. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, in his State of the State address, again pledged to fix the crisis over Flint's lead-contaminated water. Italian movie director Ettore Scola, 84, died in Rome.

One year ago: Health officials in central China reported that 17 more people had been diagnosed with the new coronavirus, which had killed two patients and placed other countries on alert. The South Korean film "Parasite" became the first foreign language film to take top honors from the Screen Actors Guild, en route to an Academy Award as best picture. The San Francisco 49ers rolled past the Green Bay Packers, 37-20, to advance to the franchise's seventh Super Bowl; the Kansas City Chiefs reached their first Super Bowl in a half century by beating the Tennessee Titans 35-24 for the AFC championship.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Tippi Hedren is 91. Former PBS newsman Robert MacNeil is 90. Movie director Richard Lester is 89. Actor-singer Michael Crawford is 79. Actor Shelley Fabares is 77. Country singer Dolly Parton is 75. Former ABC newswoman Ann Compton is 74. TV chef Paula Deen is 74. Rock singer Martha Davis is 70. Singer Dewey Bunnell (America) is 69. Actor Desi Arnaz Jr. is 68. Actor Katey Sagal is 67. Comedian Paul Rodriguez is 66. Conductor Sir Simon Rattle is 66. Reggae musician Mickey Virtue (formerly with UB40) is 64. Rock musician Jeff Pilson (Foreigner) is 63. Actor Paul McCrane is 60. Actor William Ragsdale is 60. Basketball coach and commentator Jeff Van Gundy is 59. International Tennis Hall of Famer Stefan Edberg is 55. Rock singer Whitfield Crane (Ugly Kid Joe) is 53. Singer Trey Lorenz is 52. Actor Shawn Wayans is 50. Rock singer-musician John Wozniak (Marcy Playground) is 50. Actor Drea de Matteo is 49. Comedian-impressionist Frank Caliendo is 47. Actor Drew Powell is 45. Actor Marsha Thomason is 45. Actor Bitsie Tulloch is 40. Actor Jodie Sweetin is 39. Movie director Damien Chazelle is 36. Actor Shaunette Renee Wilson is 31. Actor Briana Henry is 29. Actor Logan Lerman is 29. Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson is 29. Rapper Taylor Bennett is 25. Actor Lidya Jewett is 14.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Tuesday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2021. There are 346 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 19, 1981, the United States and Iran signed an accord paving the way for the release of 52 Americans held hostage for more than 14 months. On this date: In 1809, author, poet and critic Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston.In 1861, Georgia became the fifth state to secede from the Union. In 1915, Germany carried out its first air raid on Britain during World War I as a pair of Zeppelins dropped bombs onto Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn in England. In 1937, millionaire Howard Hughes set a transcontinental air record by flying his monoplane from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey, in 7 hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds. In 1942, during World War II, Japanese forces captured the British protectorate of North Borneo. A German submarine sank the Canadian liner RMS Lady Hawkins off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, killing 251 people; 71 survived. In 1944, the federal government relinquished control of the nation's railroads to their owners following settlement of a wage dispute. In 1955, a presidential news conference was filmed for television and newsreels for the first time, with the permission of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. In 1980, retired Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas died in Washington, D.C., at age 81. In 1987, Guy Hunt became Alabama's first Republican governor since 1874 as he was sworn into office, succeeding George C. Wallace.In 2005, the American Cancer Society reported that cancer had passed heart disease as the top killer of Americans age 85 and younger.In 2006, Osama bin Laden, in an audiotape that was his first in more than a year, said al-Qaida was preparing for attacks in the United States; at the same time, he offered a "long-term truce" without specifying the conditions. Vice President Dick Cheney defended the administration's domestic surveillance program, calling it an essential tool in monitoring al-Qaida and other terrorist organizations. In 2009, Russia and Ukraine signed a deal restoring natural gas shipments to Ukraine and paving the way for an end to the nearly two-week cutoff of most Russian gas to a freezing Europe. Ten years ago: Chinese President Hu Jintao, visiting the White House, declared "a lot still needs to be done" to improve his country's record on human rights; the exchange with President Barack Obama over human rights was balanced by U.S. delight over newly announced Chinese business deals expected to generate about $45 billion in new export sales for the U.S.Five years ago: Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump received the endorsement of conservative firebrand Sarah Palin, giving the businessman a potential boost less than two weeks before Iowa's kick-off caucuses. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, in his State of the State address, again pledged to fix the crisis over Flint's lead-contaminated water. Italian movie director Ettore Scola, 84, died in Rome.One year ago: Health officials in central China reported that 17 more people had been diagnosed with the new coronavirus, which had killed two patients and placed other countries on alert. The South Korean film "Parasite" became the first foreign language film to take top honors from the Screen Actors Guild, en route to an Academy Award as best picture. The San Francisco 49ers rolled past the Green Bay Packers, 37-20, to advance to the franchise's seventh Super Bowl; the Kansas City Chiefs reached their first Super Bowl in a half century by beating the Tennessee Titans 35-24 for the AFC championship.Today's Birthdays: Actor Tippi Hedren is 91. Former PBS newsman Robert MacNeil is 90. Movie director Richard Lester is 89. Actor-singer Michael Crawford is 79. Actor Shelley Fabares is 77. Country singer Dolly Parton is 75. Former ABC newswoman Ann Compton is 74. TV chef Paula Deen is 74. Rock singer Martha Davis is 70. Singer Dewey Bunnell (America) is 69. Actor Desi Arnaz Jr. is 68. Actor Katey Sagal is 67. Comedian Paul Rodriguez is 66. Conductor Sir Simon Rattle is 66. Reggae musician Mickey Virtue (formerly with UB40) is 64. Rock musician Jeff Pilson (Foreigner) is 63. Actor Paul McCrane is 60. Actor William Ragsdale is 60. Basketball coach and commentator Jeff Van Gundy is 59. International Tennis Hall of Famer Stefan Edberg is 55. Rock singer Whitfield Crane (Ugly Kid Joe) is 53. Singer Trey Lorenz is 52. Actor Shawn Wayans is 50. Rock singer-musician John Wozniak (Marcy Playground) is 50. Actor Drea de Matteo is 49. Comedian-impressionist Frank Caliendo is 47. Actor Drew Powell is 45. Actor Marsha Thomason is 45. Actor Bitsie Tulloch is 40. Actor Jodie Sweetin is 39. Movie director Damien Chazelle is 36. Actor Shaunette Renee Wilson is 31. Actor Briana Henry is 29. Actor Logan Lerman is 29. Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson is 29. Rapper Taylor Bennett is 25. Actor Lidya Jewett is 14.

Today in History -- Jan. 19

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects following a weekend arrest.

Just after 8p.m. January 16, sheriff's deputies developed information that a suspect identified as Steven M. Rule, 35, of Topeka, may be in possession of a stolen Ford F250 pickup truck, according to Shawnee County Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.

Deputies located a vehicle matching the description at a business in the 6400 block of SW 17th Street and confirmed the truck was reported stolen out of Doniphan County. 

Deputies attempted to detain Rule as he exited the business but he fled the scene on foot. After a brief foot chase a deputy deployed a Taser which safely ended the pursuit and Rule was taken into custody.

Through the investigation at the scene, information was developed that Rule used a stolen check to purchase approximately $1400 worth of merchandise from the business prior running from deputies.

Deputies found a handgun&nbsp; and additional stolen check in the stolen truck. 

Deputies transported Rule to a local hospital for a medical screen and then transported him to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.

Hannah B. Holloway, 41, of Topeka, was with Rule in the business. Deputies took her into custody without incident.

Rule is being held on requested charges that includ Felon in possession of a firearm, Possession of stolen property, Identity Fraud, Forgery,&nbsp;Interference w/ LEO, Possession of paraphernalia, Warrants through the City of Topeka and for Transporting an open container of liquor.

Hannah B. Holloway was booked on requested charges that include Possession of drug paraphernalia, Identity Theft and Warrants through the City of Topeka

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610927420238.png" alt="Rule-photo Shawnee Co." />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects following a weekend arrest.Just after 8p.m. January 16, sheriff's deputies developed information that a suspect identified as Steven M. Rule, 35, of Topeka, may be in possession of a stolen Ford F250 pickup truck, according to Shawnee County Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.Deputies located a vehicle matching the description at a business in the 6400 block of SW 17th Street and confirmed the truck was reported stolen out of Doniphan County. Deputies attempted to detain Rule as he exited the business but he fled the scene on foot. After a brief foot chase a deputy deployed a Taser which safely ended the pursuit and Rule was taken into custody.Through the investigation at the scene, information was developed that Rule used a stolen check to purchase approximately $1400 worth of merchandise from the business prior running from deputies.Deputies found a handgun&nbsp; and additional stolen check in the stolen truck. <figure>
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 </figure>Deputies transported Rule to a local hospital for a medical screen and then transported him to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.Hannah B. Holloway, 41, of Topeka, was with Rule in the business. Deputies took her into custody without incident.Rule is being held on requested charges that includ Felon in possession of a firearm, Possession of stolen property, Identity Fraud, Forgery,&nbsp;Interference w/ LEO, Possession of paraphernalia, Warrants through the City of Topeka and for Transporting an open container of liquor.Hannah B. Holloway was booked on requested charges that include Possession of drug paraphernalia, Identity Theft and Warrants through the City of Topeka

Sheriff: Kan. suspects used stolen checks, drove stolen truck

Today is Monday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2021. There are 347 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 18, 1911, the first landing of an aircraft on a ship took place as pilot Eugene B. Ely brought his Curtiss biplane in for a safe landing on the deck of the armored cruiser USS Pennsylvania in San Francisco Harbor. 

In 1778, English navigator Captain James Cook reached the present-day Hawaiian Islands, which he named the "Sandwich Islands." 

In 1782, lawyer and statesman Daniel Webster was born in Salisbury, New Hampshire.

In 1943, during World War II, Jewish insurgents in the Warsaw Ghetto launched their initial armed resistance against Nazi troops, who eventually succeeded in crushing the rebellion. The Soviets announced they'd broken through the long Nazi siege of Leningrad (it was another year before the siege was fully lifted). A U.S. ban on the sale of pre-sliced bread — aimed at reducing bakeries' demand for metal replacement parts — went into effect. 

In 1952, Jerome "Curly" Howard of Three Stooges fame died in San Gabriel, Calif., at age 48.

In 1957, a trio of B-52's completed the first non-stop, round-the-world flight by jet planes, landing at March Air Force Base in California after more than 45 hours aloft. 

In 1967, Albert DeSalvo, who claimed to be the "Boston Strangler," was convicted of armed robbery, assault and sex offenses. (Sentenced to life, DeSalvo was killed in prison in 1973.) 

In 1990, a jury in Los Angeles acquitted former preschool operators Raymond Buckey and his mother, Peggy McMartin Buckey, of 52 child molestation charges. 

In 1991, financially strapped Eastern Airlines shut down after more than six decades in business. 

In 1993, the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday was observed in all 50 states for the first time. 

In 1998, the motion picture "Titanic" won four Golden Globes, including best drama and best director for James Cameron; "Ally McBeal" beat out "Seinfeld" as the best TV comedy.

In 2005, the world's largest commercial jet, the Airbus A380 "superjumbo" capable of flying up to 800 passengers, was unveiled in Toulouse, France. 

In 2019, Jason Van Dyke, the white Chicago police officer who gunned down Black teenager Laquan McDonald in 2014, was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison.

Ten years ago: Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington for a four-day state visit; President Barack Obama welcomed him with a private dinner in the White House residence. The first director of the Peace Corps, R. Sargent Shriver, died in Bethesda, Maryland, at age 95.

Five years ago: For the first time in 17 years, civil rights leaders gathered at the South Carolina Statehouse to pay homage to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. without the Confederate flag present; it was one of many rallies throughout the country. Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey, 67, died in New York.

One year ago: Ahead of opening statements in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, House prosecutors wrote that Trump had "used his official powers to pressure a foreign government to interfere in a United States election for his personal political gain," while Trump's legal team denounced what it called a "brazen and unlawful attempt to overturn the results of the 2016 election." The National Archives said it had made a mistake when it blurred images of anti-Trump signs used in an exhibit on women's suffrage. The World War I film "1917" took top honors at the Producers Guild Awards in Los Angeles. Buckingham Palace said Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, would no longer use the title "royal highness" or receive public funds for their work under a deal allowing them to step aside as senior royals.

Today's Birthdays: Movie director John Boorman is 88. Former Sen. Paul Kirk, D-Mass., is 83. Singer-songwriter Bobby Goldsboro is 80. Comedian-singer-musician Brett Hudson is 68. Actor-director Kevin Costner is 66. Country singer-actor Mark Collie is 65. Actor Mark Rylance is 61. Actor Alison Arngrim (TV: "Little House on the Prairie") is 59. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is 58. Actor Jane Horrocks is 57. Comedian Dave Attell is 56. Actor Jesse L. Martin is 52. Rapper DJ Quik is 51. Rock singer Jonathan Davis (Korn) is 50. Former NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous is 48. Singer Christian Burns (BBMak) is 47. Actor Derek Richardson is 45. Actor Jason Segel is 41. Actor Samantha Mumba is 38. Country singer Kristy Lee Cook (TV: "American Idol") is 37. Actor Devin Kelley is 35. Actor Ashleigh Murray (TV: "Riverdale") is 33. Actor Zeeko Zaki is 31. Tennis player Angelique Kerber is 33. Actor Mateus Ward is 22.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Monday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2021. There are 347 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 18, 1911, the first landing of an aircraft on a ship took place as pilot Eugene B. Ely brought his Curtiss biplane in for a safe landing on the deck of the armored cruiser USS Pennsylvania in San Francisco Harbor. On this date: In 1778, English navigator Captain James Cook reached the present-day Hawaiian Islands, which he named the "Sandwich Islands." In 1782, lawyer and statesman Daniel Webster was born in Salisbury, New Hampshire.In 1943, during World War II, Jewish insurgents in the Warsaw Ghetto launched their initial armed resistance against Nazi troops, who eventually succeeded in crushing the rebellion. The Soviets announced they'd broken through the long Nazi siege of Leningrad (it was another year before the siege was fully lifted). A U.S. ban on the sale of pre-sliced bread — aimed at reducing bakeries' demand for metal replacement parts — went into effect. In 1952, Jerome "Curly" Howard of Three Stooges fame died in San Gabriel, Calif., at age 48.In 1957, a trio of B-52's completed the first non-stop, round-the-world flight by jet planes, landing at March Air Force Base in California after more than 45 hours aloft. In 1967, Albert DeSalvo, who claimed to be the "Boston Strangler," was convicted of armed robbery, assault and sex offenses. (Sentenced to life, DeSalvo was killed in prison in 1973.) In 1990, a jury in Los Angeles acquitted former preschool operators Raymond Buckey and his mother, Peggy McMartin Buckey, of 52 child molestation charges. In 1991, financially strapped Eastern Airlines shut down after more than six decades in business. In 1993, the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday was observed in all 50 states for the first time. In 1998, the motion picture "Titanic" won four Golden Globes, including best drama and best director for James Cameron; "Ally McBeal" beat out "Seinfeld" as the best TV comedy.In 2005, the world's largest commercial jet, the Airbus A380 "superjumbo" capable of flying up to 800 passengers, was unveiled in Toulouse, France. In 2019, Jason Van Dyke, the white Chicago police officer who gunned down Black teenager Laquan McDonald in 2014, was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison.Ten years ago: Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington for a four-day state visit; President Barack Obama welcomed him with a private dinner in the White House residence. The first director of the Peace Corps, R. Sargent Shriver, died in Bethesda, Maryland, at age 95.Five years ago: For the first time in 17 years, civil rights leaders gathered at the South Carolina Statehouse to pay homage to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. without the Confederate flag present; it was one of many rallies throughout the country. Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey, 67, died in New York.One year ago: Ahead of opening statements in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, House prosecutors wrote that Trump had "used his official powers to pressure a foreign government to interfere in a United States election for his personal political gain," while Trump's legal team denounced what it called a "brazen and unlawful attempt to overturn the results of the 2016 election." The National Archives said it had made a mistake when it blurred images of anti-Trump signs used in an exhibit on women's suffrage. The World War I film "1917" took top honors at the Producers Guild Awards in Los Angeles. Buckingham Palace said Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, would no longer use the title "royal highness" or receive public funds for their work under a deal allowing them to step aside as senior royals.Today's Birthdays: Movie director John Boorman is 88. Former Sen. Paul Kirk, D-Mass., is 83. Singer-songwriter Bobby Goldsboro is 80. Comedian-singer-musician Brett Hudson is 68. Actor-director Kevin Costner is 66. Country singer-actor Mark Collie is 65. Actor Mark Rylance is 61. Actor Alison Arngrim (TV: "Little House on the Prairie") is 59. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is 58. Actor Jane Horrocks is 57. Comedian Dave Attell is 56. Actor Jesse L. Martin is 52. Rapper DJ Quik is 51. Rock singer Jonathan Davis (Korn) is 50. Former NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous is 48. Singer Christian Burns (BBMak) is 47. Actor Derek Richardson is 45. Actor Jason Segel is 41. Actor Samantha Mumba is 38. Country singer Kristy Lee Cook (TV: "American Idol") is 37. Actor Devin Kelley is 35. Actor Ashleigh Murray (TV: "Riverdale") is 33. Actor Zeeko Zaki is 31. Tennis player Angelique Kerber is 33. Actor Mateus Ward is 22.

Today in History -- Jan. 18

JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged drug distribution.

On Friday, a sheriff's deputy&nbsp;stopped a Pontiac Bonneville in the entrance of the Prairie Band Casino for allegedly committing traffic infractions, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

 Deputies located substances in the vehicle believed to be methamphetamine and ecstasy. 

It’s alleged that the driver identified as Levi Eisenbarth was in route to make an illegal drug transaction. 

Deputies booked Eisenbarth into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges that include distribute methamphetamine, distribute ecstasy, no drug tax stamp and for using a telecommunications facility; in the commission of a felony drug violation.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610970975259.png" alt="Eisenbarth photo Jackson Co." />
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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged drug distribution.On Friday, a sheriff's deputy&nbsp;stopped a Pontiac Bonneville in the entrance of the Prairie Band Casino for allegedly committing traffic infractions, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. Deputies located substances in the vehicle believed to be methamphetamine and ecstasy. It’s alleged that the driver identified as Levi Eisenbarth was in route to make an illegal drug transaction. Deputies booked Eisenbarth into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges that include distribute methamphetamine, distribute ecstasy, no drug tax stamp and for using a telecommunications facility; in the commission of a felony drug violation.

Sheriff: Kan. man arrested on the way to sell drugs

Today is Sunday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2021. There are 348 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 17, 1996, Sheik Omar Abdel-Rahman and nine followers were handed long prison sentences for plotting to blow up New York-area landmarks. 

In 1806, Thomas Jefferson's daughter, Martha, gave birth to James Madison Randolph, the first child born in the White House. 

In 1916, the Professional Golfers' Association of America had its beginnings as department store magnate Rodman Wanamaker hosted a luncheon of pro and amateur golfers in New York City. (The PGA of America was formally established on April 10, 1916.)

In 1944, during World War II, Allied forces launched the first of four battles for Monte Cassino in Italy; the Allies were ultimately successful.

In 1953, a prototype of the Chevrolet Corvette was unveiled during the General Motors Motorama at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York.

In 1955, the submarine USS Nautilus made its first nuclear-powered test run from its berth in Groton, Connecticut. 

In 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered his farewell address in which he warned against "the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex." 

In 1977, convicted murderer Gary Gilmore, 36, was shot by a firing squad at Utah State Prison in the first U.S. execution in a decade. 

In 1984, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Sony Corp. of America v. Universal City Studios, Inc., ruled 5-4 that the use of home video cassette recorders to tape television programs for private viewing did not violate federal copyright laws. 

In 1994, the 6.7 magnitude Northridge earthquake struck Southern California, killing at least 60 people, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. 

In 1995, more than 6,000 people were killed when an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 devastated the city of Kobe (koh-bay), Japan. 

In 1997, a court in Ireland granted the first divorce in the Roman Catholic country's history. 

In 2008, Bobby Fischer, the chess grandmaster who became a Cold War icon when he dethroned the Soviet Union's Boris Spassky as world champion in 1972, died in Reykjavik, Iceland, at age 64.

Ten years ago: Apple Inc. announced that its CEO, Steve Jobs, was taking his second medical leave of absence in two years. (Jobs died nine months later.) Rock promoter Don Kirshner, 76, died in Boca Raton, Florida.

Five years ago: Ahead of the Iowa caucuses, Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders engaged in their most contentious debate to date, tangling repeatedly in Charleston, South Carolina, over who was tougher on gun control and Wall Street and how to shape the future of health care in America. Iran released three Americans, former U.S. Marine Amir Hekmati, Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian and pastor Saeed Abedini, as part of a prisoner swap that also netted Tehran some $100 billion in sanctions relief.

One year ago: U.S. health officials announced that they would begin screening airline passengers from central China for the new coronavirus; people traveling from Wuhan, China, would have their temperature checked and be asked about symptoms. With the Lunar New Year approaching, Chinese travelers flocked to train stations and airports to take part in the annual Spring Festival travel rush; officials estimated that some 3 billion trips would be made in the world's biggest annual human migration. President Donald Trump added to his legal team for his impeachment trial retired law professor Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr, the independent counsel who investigated President Bill Clinton.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Betty White is 99. Former FCC chairman Newton N. Minow is 95. Actor James Earl Jones is 90. Talk show host Maury Povich is 82. Pop singer Chris Montez is 79. R&amp;B singer William Hart (The Delfonics) is 76. Actor Joanna David is 74. Actor Jane Elliot is 74. Rock musician Mick Taylor is 73. R&amp;B singer Sheila Hutchinson (The Emotions) is 68. Singer Steve Earle is 66. Singer Paul Young is 65. Actor-comedian Steve Harvey is 64. Singer Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles) is 62. Movie director-screenwriter Brian Helgeland is 60. Actor-comedian Jim Carrey is 59. Actor Denis O'Hare is 59. Former first lady Michelle Obama is 57. Actor Joshua Malina is 55. Singer Shabba Ranks is 55. Actor Naveen Andrews is 52. Electronic music DJ Tiesto is 52. Rapper Kid Rock is 50. Actor Freddy Rodriguez is 46. Actor-writer Leigh Whannel is 44. Actor-singer Zooey Deschanel is 41. Dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy (TV: "Dancing with the Stars") is 41. Singer Ray J is 40. Actor Diogo Morgado is 40. Country singer Amanda Wilkinson is 39. Former NBA player Dwyane Wade is 39. Actor Ryan Gage is 38. DJ-singer Calvin Harris is 37. Folk-rock musician Jeremiah Fraites is 35. Actor Jonathan Keltz is 33. Actor Kelly Marie Tran (Film: "Star Wars: The Last Jedi") is 32. Actor Kathrine Herzer is 24.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Sunday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2021. There are 348 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 17, 1996, Sheik Omar Abdel-Rahman and nine followers were handed long prison sentences for plotting to blow up New York-area landmarks. On this date: In 1806, Thomas Jefferson's daughter, Martha, gave birth to James Madison Randolph, the first child born in the White House. In 1916, the Professional Golfers' Association of America had its beginnings as department store magnate Rodman Wanamaker hosted a luncheon of pro and amateur golfers in New York City. (The PGA of America was formally established on April 10, 1916.)In 1944, during World War II, Allied forces launched the first of four battles for Monte Cassino in Italy; the Allies were ultimately successful.In 1953, a prototype of the Chevrolet Corvette was unveiled during the General Motors Motorama at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York.In 1955, the submarine USS Nautilus made its first nuclear-powered test run from its berth in Groton, Connecticut. In 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered his farewell address in which he warned against "the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex." In 1977, convicted murderer Gary Gilmore, 36, was shot by a firing squad at Utah State Prison in the first U.S. execution in a decade. In 1984, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Sony Corp. of America v. Universal City Studios, Inc., ruled 5-4 that the use of home video cassette recorders to tape television programs for private viewing did not violate federal copyright laws. In 1994, the 6.7 magnitude Northridge earthquake struck Southern California, killing at least 60 people, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. In 1995, more than 6,000 people were killed when an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 devastated the city of Kobe (koh-bay), Japan. In 1997, a court in Ireland granted the first divorce in the Roman Catholic country's history. In 2008, Bobby Fischer, the chess grandmaster who became a Cold War icon when he dethroned the Soviet Union's Boris Spassky as world champion in 1972, died in Reykjavik, Iceland, at age 64.Ten years ago: Apple Inc. announced that its CEO, Steve Jobs, was taking his second medical leave of absence in two years. (Jobs died nine months later.) Rock promoter Don Kirshner, 76, died in Boca Raton, Florida.Five years ago: Ahead of the Iowa caucuses, Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders engaged in their most contentious debate to date, tangling repeatedly in Charleston, South Carolina, over who was tougher on gun control and Wall Street and how to shape the future of health care in America. Iran released three Americans, former U.S. Marine Amir Hekmati, Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian and pastor Saeed Abedini, as part of a prisoner swap that also netted Tehran some $100 billion in sanctions relief.One year ago: U.S. health officials announced that they would begin screening airline passengers from central China for the new coronavirus; people traveling from Wuhan, China, would have their temperature checked and be asked about symptoms. With the Lunar New Year approaching, Chinese travelers flocked to train stations and airports to take part in the annual Spring Festival travel rush; officials estimated that some 3 billion trips would be made in the world's biggest annual human migration. President Donald Trump added to his legal team for his impeachment trial retired law professor Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr, the independent counsel who investigated President Bill Clinton.Today's Birthdays: Actor Betty White is 99. Former FCC chairman Newton N. Minow is 95. Actor James Earl Jones is 90. Talk show host Maury Povich is 82. Pop singer Chris Montez is 79. R&amp;B singer William Hart (The Delfonics) is 76. Actor Joanna David is 74. Actor Jane Elliot is 74. Rock musician Mick Taylor is 73. R&amp;B singer Sheila Hutchinson (The Emotions) is 68. Singer Steve Earle is 66. Singer Paul Young is 65. Actor-comedian Steve Harvey is 64. Singer Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles) is 62. Movie director-screenwriter Brian Helgeland is 60. Actor-comedian Jim Carrey is 59. Actor Denis O'Hare is 59. Former first lady Michelle Obama is 57. Actor Joshua Malina is 55. Singer Shabba Ranks is 55. Actor Naveen Andrews is 52. Electronic music DJ Tiesto is 52. Rapper Kid Rock is 50. Actor Freddy Rodriguez is 46. Actor-writer Leigh Whannel is 44. Actor-singer Zooey Deschanel is 41. Dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy (TV: "Dancing with the Stars") is 41. Singer Ray J is 40. Actor Diogo Morgado is 40. Country singer Amanda Wilkinson is 39. Former NBA player Dwyane Wade is 39. Actor Ryan Gage is 38. DJ-singer Calvin Harris is 37. Folk-rock musician Jeremiah Fraites is 35. Actor Jonathan Keltz is 33. Actor Kelly Marie Tran (Film: "Star Wars: The Last Jedi") is 32. Actor Kathrine Herzer is 24.

Today in History -- Jan 17

LINCOLN -- The hard work of a group of Lincoln students resulted in a Penguin Parade recently. 

The post on the USD 298 Lincoln Facebook page reads as follows.

After reading many books and researching different types of penguins, third graders in Mrs. Cavalli‘s 3rd grade classroom created a life size replica of one of the species. Enjoy this penguin parade featuring penguin species starting with the Little Blue Fairy penguin all the way up to the enormous Emperor penguin.

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USD298Lincoln/">USD 298 Lincoln</a> Facebook page:

LINCOLN -- The hard work of a group of Lincoln students resulted in a Penguin Parade recently. The post on the USD 298 Lincoln Facebook page reads as follows.After reading many books and researching different types of penguins, third graders in Mrs. Cavalli‘s 3rd grade classroom created a life size replica of one of the species. Enjoy this penguin parade featuring penguin species starting with the Little Blue Fairy penguin all the way up to the enormous Emperor penguin.From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USD298Lincoln/">USD 298 Lincoln</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FUSD298Lincoln%2Fvideos%2F245018870520675%2F&show_text=true&width=267" width="267" height="591" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>

🎥Lincoln students' hard work ends with penguins on parade

HIGHLAND – With a strong start to the 2021 indoor campaign, the Cloud County Community College women's track and field team would record seven NJCAA national qualifying marks in their season-opening event at the Highland Challenge in Highland on Saturday.

The seven qualifying marks came as part of a 210-point performance from the T-Birds in the four-team event, besting host Highland, Garden City, and Cowley in the event.

Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudcountycc.prestosports.com/sports/wtrack/2020-21/bios/forbes_marie_pnpo" target="_blank">Marie Forbes</a>&nbsp;would be responsible for two of CCCC's three national qualifying marks in the field event portion of the event, taking victories in the shot put with a throw of 14.23 meters (46 ft. – 8.25 in.) and weight throw (16.28 meters, 53 ft. – 5 in.) in her only events of the day. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudcountycc.prestosports.com/sports/wtrack/2020-21/bios/bell_georgia_r9y3" target="_blank">Georgia Bell</a>&nbsp;would record the other field event mark to qualify for the Indoor National Championships by clearing 3.09 meters (10 ft. – 1.5 in.) in the pole vault while winning the event.

A pair of NJCAA national qualifying marks would be set in both the 55 meters and 600 meters as&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudcountycc.prestosports.com/sports/wtrack/2020-21/bios/ntia-obong_mercy_djk9" target="_blank">Mercy Ntia-Obong</a>&nbsp;would (6.99) and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudcountycc.prestosports.com/sports/wtrack/2020-21/bios/apkup_isila_51fs" target="_blank">Isila Apkup</a>&nbsp;(7.22) would take a one-two finish in the 55 meters that would be converted over to 60-meter qualifying times. In the 600 meters,&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudcountycc.prestosports.com/sports/wtrack/2020-21/bios/milano_pamela_vg3v" target="_blank">Pamela Milano</a>&nbsp;(1:35.77) and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudcountycc.prestosports.com/sports/wtrack/2020-21/bios/beu_leonie_2ntj" target="_blank">Leonie Beu</a>&nbsp;(1:37.74) would also take the top-two times in the event while posting times that qualify for the Indoor National Championships.

The final NJCAA Indoor National Qualifying Mark would come from Apkup, Milano, Beu, Ntia-Obong combined for a 4x400 meter relay time of 3:59.75. The time would be nearly five seconds faster than the baseline time that the NJCAA has set as all four were part of two national qualifying marks on the day.

Other event wins for Cloud County on Saturday afternoon would see&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudcountycc.prestosports.com/sports/wtrack/2020-21/bios/mondesir_ludjenie_rdcb" target="_blank">Ludjenie Mondesir</a>&nbsp;take victory in the 1,000 meters (3:19.28), and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudcountycc.prestosports.com/sports/wtrack/2020-21/bios/koma_patricia_w33r" target="_blank">Patricia Koma</a>&nbsp;posted winning times of 11:07.83 in the 3,000 meters and 2:29.30 in the 800 meters. Apkup would take the win in the 200 meters with a time of 26.13 to finish off the top-times for CCCC as the T-Birds accounted for 11 event victories.

With one meet in the books, Cloud County will be back in action a week from today on Jan. 23 when they make the trip over to Topeka to compete in the Washburn University All-Kansas Invitational. The meet is expected to feature a mix of NCAA Division II, NAIA, and NJCAA schools.

--<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com">cloudtbirds.com</a>--

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610852896574.png" alt="Pamela Milano helped the T-Birds' 4x400 meter relay team to a national qualifying mark on Saturday. Photo courtesy <a href="http://cloudtbirds.com">cloudtbirds.com</a>" />
 <figcaption>Pamela Milano helped the T-Birds' 4x400 meter relay team to a national qualifying mark on Saturday. Photo courtesy <a href="http://cloudtbirds.com">cloudtbirds.com</a></figcaption>
 </figure>HIGHLAND – With a strong start to the 2021 indoor campaign, the Cloud County Community College women's track and field team would record seven NJCAA national qualifying marks in their season-opening event at the Highland Challenge in Highland on Saturday.The seven qualifying marks came as part of a 210-point performance from the T-Birds in the four-team event, besting host Highland, Garden City, and Cowley in the event.Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudcountycc.prestosports.com/sports/wtrack/2020-21/bios/forbes_marie_pnpo" target="_blank">Marie Forbes</a>&nbsp;would be responsible for two of CCCC's three national qualifying marks in the field event portion of the event, taking victories in the shot put with a throw of 14.23 meters (46 ft. – 8.25 in.) and weight throw (16.28 meters, 53 ft. – 5 in.) in her only events of the day. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudcountycc.prestosports.com/sports/wtrack/2020-21/bios/bell_georgia_r9y3" target="_blank">Georgia Bell</a>&nbsp;would record the other field event mark to qualify for the Indoor National Championships by clearing 3.09 meters (10 ft. – 1.5 in.) in the pole vault while winning the event.A pair of NJCAA national qualifying marks would be set in both the 55 meters and 600 meters as&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudcountycc.prestosports.com/sports/wtrack/2020-21/bios/ntia-obong_mercy_djk9" target="_blank">Mercy Ntia-Obong</a>&nbsp;would (6.99) and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudcountycc.prestosports.com/sports/wtrack/2020-21/bios/apkup_isila_51fs" target="_blank">Isila Apkup</a>&nbsp;(7.22) would take a one-two finish in the 55 meters that would be converted over to 60-meter qualifying times. In the 600 meters,&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudcountycc.prestosports.com/sports/wtrack/2020-21/bios/milano_pamela_vg3v" target="_blank">Pamela Milano</a>&nbsp;(1:35.77) and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudcountycc.prestosports.com/sports/wtrack/2020-21/bios/beu_leonie_2ntj" target="_blank">Leonie Beu</a>&nbsp;(1:37.74) would also take the top-two times in the event while posting times that qualify for the Indoor National Championships.The final NJCAA Indoor National Qualifying Mark would come from Apkup, Milano, Beu, Ntia-Obong combined for a 4x400 meter relay time of 3:59.75. The time would be nearly five seconds faster than the baseline time that the NJCAA has set as all four were part of two national qualifying marks on the day.Other event wins for Cloud County on Saturday afternoon would see&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudcountycc.prestosports.com/sports/wtrack/2020-21/bios/mondesir_ludjenie_rdcb" target="_blank">Ludjenie Mondesir</a>&nbsp;take victory in the 1,000 meters (3:19.28), and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudcountycc.prestosports.com/sports/wtrack/2020-21/bios/koma_patricia_w33r" target="_blank">Patricia Koma</a>&nbsp;posted winning times of 11:07.83 in the 3,000 meters and 2:29.30 in the 800 meters. Apkup would take the win in the 200 meters with a time of 26.13 to finish off the top-times for CCCC as the T-Birds accounted for 11 event victories.What's next?With one meet in the books, Cloud County will be back in action a week from today on Jan. 23 when they make the trip over to Topeka to compete in the Washburn University All-Kansas Invitational. The meet is expected to feature a mix of NCAA Division II, NAIA, and NJCAA schools.--<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com">cloudtbirds.com</a>--

CCCC women's track posts seven national qualifying marks

Today is Saturday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2021. There are 349 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 16, 2020, the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump opened in the Senate, with senators standing and swearing an oath of "impartial justice." Trump again denounced the proceedings as a "hoax," while House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said new evidence reinforced the need to call additional witnesses. 

In 1865, Union Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman decreed that 400,000 acres of land in the South would be divided into 40-acre lots and given to former slaves. (The order, later revoked by President Andrew Johnson, is believed to have inspired the expression, "Forty acres and a mule.") 

In 1912, a day before reaching the South Pole, British explorer Robert Scott and his expedition found evidence that Roald Amundsen of Norway and his team had gotten there ahead of them. 

In 1919, pianist and statesman Ignacy Jan Paderewski became the first premier of the newly created Republic of Poland.

In 1920, Prohibition began in the United States as the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution took effect, one year to the day after its ratification. (It was later repealed by the 21st Amendment.) 

In 1969, two manned Soviet Soyuz spaceships became the first vehicles to dock in space and transfer personnel. 

In 1987, Hu Yaobang resigned as head of China's Communist Party, declaring he'd made mistakes in dealing with student turmoil and intellectual challenges to the system. 

In 1989, three days of rioting began in Miami when a police officer fatally shot Clement Lloyd, a Black motorcyclist, causing a crash that also claimed the life of Lloyd's passenger, Allan Blanchard. (The officer, William Lozano, was convicted of manslaughter, but then was acquitted in a retrial.) 

In 1991, the White House announced the start of Operation Desert Storm to drive Iraqi forces out of Kuwait. (Allied forces prevailed on Feb. 28, 1991.) 

In 2002, Richard Reid was indicted in Boston on federal charges alleging he'd tried to blow up a U.S.-bound jetliner with explosives hidden in his shoes. (Reid later pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison.)

In 2003, the space shuttle Columbia blasted off for what turned out to be its last flight; on board was Israel's first astronaut, Ilan Ramon. (The mission ended in tragedy on Feb. 1, when the shuttle broke up during its return descent, killing all seven crew members.) 

In 2006, Africa's first elected female head of state, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, was sworn in as Liberia's new president.

In 2007, Democratic Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois launched his successful bid for the White House. 

Ten years ago: Former Haitian strongman Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier, who'd been living in exile in France, made a surprise return to Haiti as the country wrestled with a political crisis, cholera outbreak and stalled reconstruction from a devastating earthquake. "The Social Network" won top movie honors at the Golden Globes with four prizes, including best drama and director; top TV honors went to "Boardwalk Empire" and "Glee."

Five years ago: The U.N. nuclear agency certified that Iran had met all of its commitments under a landmark deal, prompting the West to lift economic sanctions that had been in place for years. Taiwan elected Tsai Ing-wen as its first female president, handing her pro-independence party its first majority in the national legislature. Former NFL coach Ted Marchibroda, 84, died in Weems, Virginia.

One year ago: Health authorities in China announced that a second person had died from a new coronavirus. The Senate overwhelmingly approved a pact rewriting the rules of trade with Canada and Mexico. Six months after becoming president and CEO of the Recording Academy, Deborah Dugan was placed on "administrative leave"; she said she was ousted after complaining of sexual harassment and questioning the integrity of the Grammy nominations process. (Dugan was fired weeks later.) The New York Mets announced that they and manager Carlos Beltrán had agreed to "mutually part ways"; the former Houston Astros player had been the only player mentioned by name when Major League Baseball issued its findings from an investigation of sign-stealing by the Astros.

Today's Birthdays: Author William Kennedy is 93. Author-editor Norman Podhoretz is 91. Opera singer Marilyn Horne is 87. Hall of Fame auto racer A.J. Foyt is 86. Singer Barbara Lynn is 79. Country singer Ronnie Milsap is 78. Singer Katherine Anderson Schaffner (The Marvelettes) is 77. Country singer Jim Stafford is 77. Talk show host Dr. Laura Schlessinger is 74. Movie director John Carpenter is 73. Actor-dancer-choreographer Debbie Allen is 71. Rhythm-and-blues singer Maxine Jones (En Vogue) is 62. Singer Sade is 62. Pop/rock singer-songwriter Jill Sobule is 62. Rock musician Paul Webb (Talk Talk) is 59. Actor David Chokachi is 53. Former Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is 52. Actor-writer-director Josh Evans is 50. Actor-comedian Jonathan Mangum is 50. Actor Richard T. Jones is 49. Actor Josie Davis is 48. Model Kate Moss is 47. Actor-playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda is 41. Country musician James Young (The Eli Young Band) is 41. Rock musician Nick Valensi (The Strokes) is 40. Actor Renee Felice Smith is 36. NFL quaterback Joe Flacco is 36. Actor Yvonne Zima is 32.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Saturday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2021. There are 349 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 16, 2020, the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump opened in the Senate, with senators standing and swearing an oath of "impartial justice." Trump again denounced the proceedings as a "hoax," while House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said new evidence reinforced the need to call additional witnesses. On this date: In 1865, Union Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman decreed that 400,000 acres of land in the South would be divided into 40-acre lots and given to former slaves. (The order, later revoked by President Andrew Johnson, is believed to have inspired the expression, "Forty acres and a mule.") In 1912, a day before reaching the South Pole, British explorer Robert Scott and his expedition found evidence that Roald Amundsen of Norway and his team had gotten there ahead of them. In 1919, pianist and statesman Ignacy Jan Paderewski became the first premier of the newly created Republic of Poland.In 1920, Prohibition began in the United States as the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution took effect, one year to the day after its ratification. (It was later repealed by the 21st Amendment.) In 1969, two manned Soviet Soyuz spaceships became the first vehicles to dock in space and transfer personnel. In 1987, Hu Yaobang resigned as head of China's Communist Party, declaring he'd made mistakes in dealing with student turmoil and intellectual challenges to the system. In 1989, three days of rioting began in Miami when a police officer fatally shot Clement Lloyd, a Black motorcyclist, causing a crash that also claimed the life of Lloyd's passenger, Allan Blanchard. (The officer, William Lozano, was convicted of manslaughter, but then was acquitted in a retrial.) In 1991, the White House announced the start of Operation Desert Storm to drive Iraqi forces out of Kuwait. (Allied forces prevailed on Feb. 28, 1991.) In 2002, Richard Reid was indicted in Boston on federal charges alleging he'd tried to blow up a U.S.-bound jetliner with explosives hidden in his shoes. (Reid later pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison.)In 2003, the space shuttle Columbia blasted off for what turned out to be its last flight; on board was Israel's first astronaut, Ilan Ramon. (The mission ended in tragedy on Feb. 1, when the shuttle broke up during its return descent, killing all seven crew members.) In 2006, Africa's first elected female head of state, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, was sworn in as Liberia's new president.In 2007, Democratic Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois launched his successful bid for the White House. Ten years ago: Former Haitian strongman Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier, who'd been living in exile in France, made a surprise return to Haiti as the country wrestled with a political crisis, cholera outbreak and stalled reconstruction from a devastating earthquake. "The Social Network" won top movie honors at the Golden Globes with four prizes, including best drama and director; top TV honors went to "Boardwalk Empire" and "Glee."Five years ago: The U.N. nuclear agency certified that Iran had met all of its commitments under a landmark deal, prompting the West to lift economic sanctions that had been in place for years. Taiwan elected Tsai Ing-wen as its first female president, handing her pro-independence party its first majority in the national legislature. Former NFL coach Ted Marchibroda, 84, died in Weems, Virginia.One year ago: Health authorities in China announced that a second person had died from a new coronavirus. The Senate overwhelmingly approved a pact rewriting the rules of trade with Canada and Mexico. Six months after becoming president and CEO of the Recording Academy, Deborah Dugan was placed on "administrative leave"; she said she was ousted after complaining of sexual harassment and questioning the integrity of the Grammy nominations process. (Dugan was fired weeks later.) The New York Mets announced that they and manager Carlos Beltrán had agreed to "mutually part ways"; the former Houston Astros player had been the only player mentioned by name when Major League Baseball issued its findings from an investigation of sign-stealing by the Astros. Today's Birthdays: Author William Kennedy is 93. Author-editor Norman Podhoretz is 91. Opera singer Marilyn Horne is 87. Hall of Fame auto racer A.J. Foyt is 86. Singer Barbara Lynn is 79. Country singer Ronnie Milsap is 78. Singer Katherine Anderson Schaffner (The Marvelettes) is 77. Country singer Jim Stafford is 77. Talk show host Dr. Laura Schlessinger is 74. Movie director John Carpenter is 73. Actor-dancer-choreographer Debbie Allen is 71. Rhythm-and-blues singer Maxine Jones (En Vogue) is 62. Singer Sade is 62. Pop/rock singer-songwriter Jill Sobule is 62. Rock musician Paul Webb (Talk Talk) is 59. Actor David Chokachi is 53. Former Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is 52. Actor-writer-director Josh Evans is 50. Actor-comedian Jonathan Mangum is 50. Actor Richard T. Jones is 49. Actor Josie Davis is 48. Model Kate Moss is 47. Actor-playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda is 41. Country musician James Young (The Eli Young Band) is 41. Rock musician Nick Valensi (The Strokes) is 40. Actor Renee Felice Smith is 36. NFL quaterback Joe Flacco is 36. Actor Yvonne Zima is 32.

Today in History -- Jan. 16

Today is Friday, Jan. 15, the 15th day of 2021. There are 350 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 15, 2020, Chinese officials said they couldn't rule out the possibility that a new coronavirus in central China could spread between humans, though they said the risk of transmission appeared to be low. 

In 1862, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Abraham Lincoln's choice of Edwin M. Stanton to be the new Secretary of War, replacing Simon Cameron.

In 1865, as the Civil War neared its end, Union forces captured Fort Fisher near Wilmington, North Carolina, depriving the Confederates of their last major seaport. 

In 1892, the original rules of basketball, devised by James Naismith, were published for the first time in Springfield, Massachusetts, where the game originated. 

In 1929, civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta.

In 1942, Jawaharlal Nehru was named to succeed Mohandas K. Gandhi as head of India's Congress Party.

In 1943, work was completed on the Pentagon, the headquarters of the U.S. Department of War (now Defense). 

In 1973, President Richard M. Nixon announced the suspension of all U.S. offensive action in North Vietnam, citing progress in peace negotiations. 

In 1974, the situation comedy "Happy Days" premiered on ABC-TV.

In 1976, Sara Jane Moore was sentenced to life in prison for her attempt on the life of President Gerald R. Ford in San Francisco. (Moore was released on the last day of 2007.) 

In 1993, a historic disarmament ceremony ended in Paris with the last of 125 countries signing a treaty banning chemical weapons. 

In 2009, US Airways Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger ditched his Airbus 320 in the Hudson River after a flock of birds disabled both engines; all 155 people aboard survived. 

In 2014, a highly critical and bipartisan Senate report declared that the deadly Sept. 2012 assault on the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, could have been prevented; the report spread blame among the State Department, the military and U.S. intelligence. 

Ten years ago: Several international envoys — but crucially none from the world powers — got a look inside an Iranian nuclear site at the invitation of the Tehran government before a new round of talks on Iran's disputed atomic activities. Miss Nebraska Teresa Scanlan won the Miss America pageant in Las Vegas. Actor Susannah York, 72, died in London.

Five years ago: Al-Qaida fighters attacked a hotel and cafe in Burkina Faso's capital, killing 30 people. A search began for two Marine helicopters carrying 12 crew members that collided off the Hawaiian island of Oahu during a nighttime training mission; there were no survivors. A federal judge rejected Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's bid for a new trial and ordered him to pay victims of the deadly attack more than $101 million in restitution. Actor Dan Haggerty, 74, died in Burbank, California.

One year ago: House Democratic leaders carried the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump across the U.S. Capitol in a formal procession to the Senate. The United States and China reached a trade deal easing tensions between the world's two biggest economies. Russian President Vladimir Putin engineered a surprise shake-up of Russia's leadership while proposing changes to the country's constitution that could keep him in power well past the end of his term in 2024. (Putin ordered the amendments made to the constitution in July 2020 after a week-long vote; critics said the reported 78% approval of the changes had been falsified.) Two U.S. government agencies reported that the decade that had just ended was by far the hottest ever measured on earth.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Margaret O'Brien is 83. Actor Andrea Martin is 74. College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy White is 68. Actor-director Mario Van Peebles is 64. Rock musician Adam Jones (Tool) is 56. Actor James Nesbitt is 56. Actor Chad Lowe is 53. Alt-country singer Will Oldham (aka Bonnie Prince Billy) is 51. Actor Regina King is 50. Actor Dorian Missick is 45. Actor Eddie Cahill is 43. NFL quarterback Drew Brees is 42. Rapper/reggaeton artist Pitbull is 40. Actor Victor Rasuk is 36. Actor Jessy Schram is 35. Electronic dance musician Skrillex is 33. Actor/singer Dove Cameron is 25. Singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal (TV: "America's Got Talent") is 17.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Friday, Jan. 15, the 15th day of 2021. There are 350 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 15, 2020, Chinese officials said they couldn't rule out the possibility that a new coronavirus in central China could spread between humans, though they said the risk of transmission appeared to be low. On this date: In 1862, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Abraham Lincoln's choice of Edwin M. Stanton to be the new Secretary of War, replacing Simon Cameron.In 1865, as the Civil War neared its end, Union forces captured Fort Fisher near Wilmington, North Carolina, depriving the Confederates of their last major seaport. In 1892, the original rules of basketball, devised by James Naismith, were published for the first time in Springfield, Massachusetts, where the game originated. In 1929, civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta.In 1942, Jawaharlal Nehru was named to succeed Mohandas K. Gandhi as head of India's Congress Party.In 1943, work was completed on the Pentagon, the headquarters of the U.S. Department of War (now Defense). In 1973, President Richard M. Nixon announced the suspension of all U.S. offensive action in North Vietnam, citing progress in peace negotiations. In 1974, the situation comedy "Happy Days" premiered on ABC-TV.In 1976, Sara Jane Moore was sentenced to life in prison for her attempt on the life of President Gerald R. Ford in San Francisco. (Moore was released on the last day of 2007.) In 1993, a historic disarmament ceremony ended in Paris with the last of 125 countries signing a treaty banning chemical weapons. In 2009, US Airways Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger ditched his Airbus 320 in the Hudson River after a flock of birds disabled both engines; all 155 people aboard survived. In 2014, a highly critical and bipartisan Senate report declared that the deadly Sept. 2012 assault on the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, could have been prevented; the report spread blame among the State Department, the military and U.S. intelligence. Ten years ago: Several international envoys — but crucially none from the world powers — got a look inside an Iranian nuclear site at the invitation of the Tehran government before a new round of talks on Iran's disputed atomic activities. Miss Nebraska Teresa Scanlan won the Miss America pageant in Las Vegas. Actor Susannah York, 72, died in London.Five years ago: Al-Qaida fighters attacked a hotel and cafe in Burkina Faso's capital, killing 30 people. A search began for two Marine helicopters carrying 12 crew members that collided off the Hawaiian island of Oahu during a nighttime training mission; there were no survivors. A federal judge rejected Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's bid for a new trial and ordered him to pay victims of the deadly attack more than $101 million in restitution. Actor Dan Haggerty, 74, died in Burbank, California.One year ago: House Democratic leaders carried the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump across the U.S. Capitol in a formal procession to the Senate. The United States and China reached a trade deal easing tensions between the world's two biggest economies. Russian President Vladimir Putin engineered a surprise shake-up of Russia's leadership while proposing changes to the country's constitution that could keep him in power well past the end of his term in 2024. (Putin ordered the amendments made to the constitution in July 2020 after a week-long vote; critics said the reported 78% approval of the changes had been falsified.) Two U.S. government agencies reported that the decade that had just ended was by far the hottest ever measured on earth. Today's Birthdays: Actor Margaret O'Brien is 83. Actor Andrea Martin is 74. College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy White is 68. Actor-director Mario Van Peebles is 64. Rock musician Adam Jones (Tool) is 56. Actor James Nesbitt is 56. Actor Chad Lowe is 53. Alt-country singer Will Oldham (aka Bonnie Prince Billy) is 51. Actor Regina King is 50. Actor Dorian Missick is 45. Actor Eddie Cahill is 43. NFL quarterback Drew Brees is 42. Rapper/reggaeton artist Pitbull is 40. Actor Victor Rasuk is 36. Actor Jessy Schram is 35. Electronic dance musician Skrillex is 33. Actor/singer Dove Cameron is 25. Singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal (TV: "America's Got Talent") is 17.

Today in History -- Jan. 15

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas teenager on a variety of charges after a traffic stop.

Just before 1 a.m. Wednesday Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on a blue 2008 Chevrolet Equinox near SW Huntoon Street and SW Belle Avenue, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 During the investigation, the K9 was deployed and narcotics were located inside the vehicle.

Deputies arrested a&nbsp; 15-year-old boy from Topeka and booked him into the Shawnee County Juvenile Department of Corrections on multiple requested drug related charges as well as felony criminal use of a firearm, failure to yield to emergency vehicle, transport open container of liquor, driving without a valid license and tag not assigned.

The sheriff's department released no additional details.

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas teenager on a variety of charges after a traffic stop.Just before 1 a.m. Wednesday Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on a blue 2008 Chevrolet Equinox near SW Huntoon Street and SW Belle Avenue, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. During the investigation, the K9 was deployed and narcotics were located inside the vehicle.Deputies arrested a&nbsp; 15-year-old boy from Topeka and booked him into the Shawnee County Juvenile Department of Corrections on multiple requested drug related charges as well as felony criminal use of a firearm, failure to yield to emergency vehicle, transport open container of liquor, driving without a valid license and tag not assigned.The sheriff's department released no additional details.

Sheriff: 15-year-old Kan. boy was driving with drugs, firearm

BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating three Kansas men for alleged drug distribution.

Just before 6p.m. Tuesday, police and Barton County Sheriff’s Deputies executed a narcotic search warrant at 214 West 1st Street in Ellinwood, according to a media release.

Officers located a substantial amount of suspected methamphetamine along with packing materials and distribution paraphernalia. 

Officers arrested the homeowner 57-year-old Eugene Patrick Merica and 70-year-old roommate Stewart William Clay.

 A third suspect 42-year-old Steven Brian Merica was not home at the time of the search and was later arrested at a residence in Ellinwood.

All three suspects were transported to Barton County Jail, where they were booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of marijuana, and no drug tax stamp in lieu of 300,000-dollar bond.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610638288205.png" alt="Stephen Merica -photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Stephen Merica -photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating three Kansas men for alleged drug distribution.Just before 6p.m. Tuesday, police and Barton County Sheriff’s Deputies executed a narcotic search warrant at 214 West 1st Street in Ellinwood, according to a media release.Officers located a substantial amount of suspected methamphetamine along with packing materials and distribution paraphernalia. Officers arrested the homeowner 57-year-old Eugene Patrick Merica and 70-year-old roommate Stewart William Clay.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610638326301.png" alt="Roommates Stewart Clay and Eugene Merica" />
 <figcaption>Roommates Stewart Clay and Eugene Merica</figcaption>
 </figure> A third suspect 42-year-old Steven Brian Merica was not home at the time of the search and was later arrested at a residence in Ellinwood.All three suspects were transported to Barton County Jail, where they were booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of marijuana, and no drug tax stamp in lieu of 300,000-dollar bond..

70-year-old Kan. man accused of meth distribution 

Today is Thursday, Jan. 14, the 14th day of 2021. There are 351 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 14, 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and French General Charles de Gaulle opened a wartime conference in Casablanca. 

In 1784, the United States ratified the Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary War; Britain followed suit in April 1784. 

In 1858, Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, and his wife, Empress Eugenie, escaped an assassination attempt led by Italian revolutionary Felice Orsini, who was later captured and executed.

In 1914, Ford Motor Co. greatly improved its assembly-line operation by employing an endless chain to pull each chassis along at its Highland Park, Michigan, plant. 

In 1963, George C. Wallace was sworn in as governor of Alabama with the pledge, "Segregation forever!" — a view Wallace later repudiated. 

In 1964, former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, in a brief televised address, thanked Americans for their condolences and messages of support following the assassination of her husband, President John F. Kennedy, nearly two months earlier. 

In 1968, the Green Bay Packers of the NFL defeated the AFL's Oakland Raiders, 33-14, in the second AFL-NFL World Championship game (now referred to as Super Bowl II). 

In 1970, Diana Ross and the Supremes performed their last concert together, at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas. 

In 1972, the situation comedy "Sanford and Son," starring Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson, premiered on NBC-TV.

In 1975, the House Internal Security Committee (formerly the House Un-American Activities Committee) was disbanded. 

In 1994, President Bill Clinton and Russian President Boris Yeltsin signed an accord to stop aiming missiles at any nation; the leaders joined Ukrainian President Leonid Kravchuk in signing an accord to dismantle the nuclear arsenal of Ukraine. 

In 2010, President Barack Obama and the U.S. moved to take charge in earthquake-ravaged Haiti, dispatching thousands of troops along with tons of aid.

In 2013, Lance Armstrong ended a decade of denial by confessing to Oprah Winfrey during a videotaped interview that he'd used performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France.

Ten years ago: In an unprecedented popular uprising, Tunisian protesters enraged over soaring unemployment and corruption drove President Zine El Abdine Ben Ali from power after 23 years of iron-fisted rule. A funeral was held for U.S. District Judge John Roll, who was among six people killed in the Tucson, Arizona, shooting rampage that wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. The national Republican Party ousted chairman Michael Steele and chose Wisconsin party chief Reince Priebus to lead in the run-up to the 2012 presidential race.

Five years ago: During a Republican presidential debate in North Charleston, South Carolina, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz clashed over the Texas senator's eligibility to serve as commander in chief and the businessman's "New York values." Chicago city attorneys released a grainy 2013 surveillance video showing the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old Black carjacking suspect by a white police officer. Attackers set off suicide bombs and exchanged gunfire outside a Starbucks cafe in Indonesia's capital Jakarta in a brazen assault that left seven people dead. Actor Alan Rickman, 69, died in London. Rene Angelil, 73, singer Celine Dion's husband and manager, died at his suburban Las Vegas home.

One year ago: As House Democrats prepared to send articles of impeachment to the Senate for the trial of President Donald Trump, they released a trove of documents obtained from a close associate of Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, including a handwritten note that mentioned asking Ukraine's president to investigate "the Biden case." Iran said authorities had made arrests for the accidental shootdown of a Ukrainian passenger plane by an Iranian missile. "Jeopardy" viewers saw veteran Ken Jennings beat James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter to capture the $1 million prize in the fourth night of the show's "Greatest of All Time" tournament.

Today's Birthdays: Blues singer Clarence Carter is 85. Singer Jack Jones is 83. Actor Faye Dunaway is 80. Actor Holland Taylor is 78. Actor Carl Weathers is 73. Singer-producer T-Bone Burnett is 73. Movie writer-director Lawrence Kasdan is 72. Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Maureen Dowd is 69. Rock singer Geoff Tate (Queensryche) is 62. Movie writer-director Steven Soderbergh is 58. Actor Mark Addy is 57. Former anchorman Shepard Smith is 57. Actor/producer Dan Schneider is 57. Rapper Slick Rick is 56. Actor Emily Watson is 54. Actor-comedian Tom Rhodes is 54. Rock musician Zakk Wylde is 54. Rapper-actor LL Cool J is 53. Actor Jason Bateman is 52. Rock singer-musician Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) is 52. Actor Kevin Durand is 47. Actor Jordan Ladd is 46. Actor Ward Horton is 45. Actor Emayatzy Corinealdi is 41. Retro-soul singer-songwriter Marc Broussard is 39. Rock singer-musician Caleb Followill (Kings of Leon) is 39. Actor Zach Gilford is 39. Actor Jake Choi is 36. Actor Jonathan Osser is 32. Actor-singer Grant Gustin is 31. Singer/guitarist Molly Tuttle is 28.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, Jan. 14, the 14th day of 2021. There are 351 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 14, 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and French General Charles de Gaulle opened a wartime conference in Casablanca. On this date: In 1784, the United States ratified the Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary War; Britain followed suit in April 1784. In 1858, Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, and his wife, Empress Eugenie, escaped an assassination attempt led by Italian revolutionary Felice Orsini, who was later captured and executed.In 1914, Ford Motor Co. greatly improved its assembly-line operation by employing an endless chain to pull each chassis along at its Highland Park, Michigan, plant. In 1963, George C. Wallace was sworn in as governor of Alabama with the pledge, "Segregation forever!" — a view Wallace later repudiated. In 1964, former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, in a brief televised address, thanked Americans for their condolences and messages of support following the assassination of her husband, President John F. Kennedy, nearly two months earlier. In 1968, the Green Bay Packers of the NFL defeated the AFL's Oakland Raiders, 33-14, in the second AFL-NFL World Championship game (now referred to as Super Bowl II). In 1970, Diana Ross and the Supremes performed their last concert together, at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas. In 1972, the situation comedy "Sanford and Son," starring Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson, premiered on NBC-TV.In 1975, the House Internal Security Committee (formerly the House Un-American Activities Committee) was disbanded. In 1994, President Bill Clinton and Russian President Boris Yeltsin signed an accord to stop aiming missiles at any nation; the leaders joined Ukrainian President Leonid Kravchuk in signing an accord to dismantle the nuclear arsenal of Ukraine. In 2010, President Barack Obama and the U.S. moved to take charge in earthquake-ravaged Haiti, dispatching thousands of troops along with tons of aid.In 2013, Lance Armstrong ended a decade of denial by confessing to Oprah Winfrey during a videotaped interview that he'd used performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France.Ten years ago: In an unprecedented popular uprising, Tunisian protesters enraged over soaring unemployment and corruption drove President Zine El Abdine Ben Ali from power after 23 years of iron-fisted rule. A funeral was held for U.S. District Judge John Roll, who was among six people killed in the Tucson, Arizona, shooting rampage that wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. The national Republican Party ousted chairman Michael Steele and chose Wisconsin party chief Reince Priebus to lead in the run-up to the 2012 presidential race.Five years ago: During a Republican presidential debate in North Charleston, South Carolina, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz clashed over the Texas senator's eligibility to serve as commander in chief and the businessman's "New York values." Chicago city attorneys released a grainy 2013 surveillance video showing the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old Black carjacking suspect by a white police officer. Attackers set off suicide bombs and exchanged gunfire outside a Starbucks cafe in Indonesia's capital Jakarta in a brazen assault that left seven people dead. Actor Alan Rickman, 69, died in London. Rene Angelil, 73, singer Celine Dion's husband and manager, died at his suburban Las Vegas home.One year ago: As House Democrats prepared to send articles of impeachment to the Senate for the trial of President Donald Trump, they released a trove of documents obtained from a close associate of Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, including a handwritten note that mentioned asking Ukraine's president to investigate "the Biden case." Iran said authorities had made arrests for the accidental shootdown of a Ukrainian passenger plane by an Iranian missile. "Jeopardy" viewers saw veteran Ken Jennings beat James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter to capture the $1 million prize in the fourth night of the show's "Greatest of All Time" tournament.Today's Birthdays: Blues singer Clarence Carter is 85. Singer Jack Jones is 83. Actor Faye Dunaway is 80. Actor Holland Taylor is 78. Actor Carl Weathers is 73. Singer-producer T-Bone Burnett is 73. Movie writer-director Lawrence Kasdan is 72. Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Maureen Dowd is 69. Rock singer Geoff Tate (Queensryche) is 62. Movie writer-director Steven Soderbergh is 58. Actor Mark Addy is 57. Former anchorman Shepard Smith is 57. Actor/producer Dan Schneider is 57. Rapper Slick Rick is 56. Actor Emily Watson is 54. Actor-comedian Tom Rhodes is 54. Rock musician Zakk Wylde is 54. Rapper-actor LL Cool J is 53. Actor Jason Bateman is 52. Rock singer-musician Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) is 52. Actor Kevin Durand is 47. Actor Jordan Ladd is 46. Actor Ward Horton is 45. Actor Emayatzy Corinealdi is 41. Retro-soul singer-songwriter Marc Broussard is 39. Rock singer-musician Caleb Followill (Kings of Leon) is 39. Actor Zach Gilford is 39. Actor Jake Choi is 36. Actor Jonathan Osser is 32. Actor-singer Grant Gustin is 31. Singer/guitarist Molly Tuttle is 28.

Today in History -- Jan. 14

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating an exchange of gunfire in in Shawnee County have made an arrest.

Just before 8:30p.m. January 8, deputies responded to the area of NW Beecher Road and NW Netherland Drive on a report of gunfire exchanged between two individuals, according to deputy Abigail Christian.

When deputies arrived, it was reported that 27-year-old&nbsp; Zachery R. Nelson arrived at a private residence and after a brief argument, fired multiple rounds at another individual.&nbsp;The victim also returned gunfire. There were no injuries. The Shawnee County Sheriff's Department asked the public for help to locate Nelson.

Just before 3p.m. Wednesday, Deputies arrested Nelson at a residence in the 8000 block of SW 23rd Terrace without incident. Nelson was transported to the Law Enforcement Center for further questioning and then booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of first degree murder, aggravated assault, criminal discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle, criminal discharge of a firearm at an unoccupied dwelling, criminal damage and criminal threat.

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an exchange of gunfire and continue to ask the community’s assistance locating a suspect..

On Friday, January 8, 2021, shortly before 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to the area of NW Beecher Road and NW Netherland Drive on a report of gunfire exchanged between two individuals, according to deputy Abigail Christian.

When deputies arrived, it was reported that 27-year-old&nbsp; Zachery R. Nelson arrived at a private residence and after a brief argument, fired multiple rounds at another individual. 

The victim also returned gunfire. At this time, no injuries have been reported.

Information was received that Nelson was possibly located at a residence in the 3700 block of SW 12th Street, in Topeka. Deputies attempted to locate Nelson at the residence but didn't find him.

Nelson is described as a white male, 5-feet-11 inches tall, 165 pounds, with blonde hair and green eyes. He was last seen driving a dark blue 2011 GMC Canyon pickup truck.

Authorities asked citizens to not approach Nelson, but call 911.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610621887234.png" alt="Nelson photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Nelson photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating an exchange of gunfire in in Shawnee County have made an arrest.Just before 8:30p.m. January 8, deputies responded to the area of NW Beecher Road and NW Netherland Drive on a report of gunfire exchanged between two individuals, according to deputy Abigail Christian.When deputies arrived, it was reported that 27-year-old&nbsp; Zachery R. Nelson arrived at a private residence and after a brief argument, fired multiple rounds at another individual.&nbsp;The victim also returned gunfire. There were no injuries. The Shawnee County Sheriff's Department asked the public for help to locate Nelson.<figure>
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 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the shooting investigation WIBW</figcaption>
 </figure>Just before 3p.m. Wednesday, Deputies arrested Nelson at a residence in the 8000 block of SW 23rd Terrace without incident. Nelson was transported to the Law Enforcement Center for further questioning and then booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of first degree murder, aggravated assault, criminal discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle, criminal discharge of a firearm at an unoccupied dwelling, criminal damage and criminal threat.----------SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an exchange of gunfire and continue to ask the community’s assistance locating a suspect..On Friday, January 8, 2021, shortly before 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to the area of NW Beecher Road and NW Netherland Drive on a report of gunfire exchanged between two individuals, according to deputy Abigail Christian.When deputies arrived, it was reported that 27-year-old&nbsp; Zachery R. Nelson arrived at a private residence and after a brief argument, fired multiple rounds at another individual. The victim also returned gunfire. At this time, no injuries have been reported.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610223695886.png" alt="Nelson has a previous burglary conviction. This photo from 2013, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>Nelson has a previous burglary conviction. This photo from 2013, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections</figcaption>
 </figure>Information was received that Nelson was possibly located at a residence in the 3700 block of SW 12th Street, in Topeka. Deputies attempted to locate Nelson at the residence but didn't find him.Nelson is described as a white male, 5-feet-11 inches tall, 165 pounds, with blonde hair and green eyes. He was last seen driving a dark blue 2011 GMC Canyon pickup truck.Authorities asked citizens to not approach Nelson, but call 911.

Kansas man wanted for role in gunfight captured

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for alleged child sex crimes.

Just after 2p.m. Tuesday, Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Jeremiah B. Shipley, 43, of Topeka following an investigation into multiple sexual crimes, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

The alleged incidents involved in this case occurred between 2014 and 2019 at a residence in southwest Shawnee County.

Shipley was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child under 14 years of age, indecent liberties with a child between 14 and 16 years of age and aggravated incest.

Authorities released no additional details.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610538960074.png" alt="Shipley photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Shipley photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for alleged child sex crimes.Just after 2p.m. Tuesday, Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Jeremiah B. Shipley, 43, of Topeka following an investigation into multiple sexual crimes, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.The alleged incidents involved in this case occurred between 2014 and 2019 at a residence in southwest Shawnee County.Shipley was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child under 14 years of age, indecent liberties with a child between 14 and 16 years of age and aggravated incest.Authorities released no additional details.

Sheriff: Kansas man accused of aggravated incest

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2021. There are 352 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 13, 1982, an Air Florida 737 crashed into Washington, D.C.'s 14th Street Bridge and fell into the Potomac River while trying to take off during a snowstorm, killing a total of 78 people, including four motorists on the bridge; four passengers and a flight attendant survived. 

In 1733, James Oglethorpe and some 120 English colonists arrived at Charleston, South Carolina, while en route to settle in present-day Georgia.

In 1794, President George Washington approved a measure adding two stars and two stripes to the American flag, following the admission of Vermont and Kentucky to the Union. (The number of stripes was later reduced to the original 13.) 

In 1898, Emile Zola's famous defense of Capt. Alfred Dreyfus, "J'accuse," was published in Paris.

In 1941, a new law went into effect granting Puerto Ricans U.S. birthright citizenship. Novelist and poet James Joyce died in Zurich, Switzerland, less than a month before his 59th birthday. 

In 1964, Roman Catholic Bishop Karol Wojtyla (the future Pope John Paul II) was appointed Archbishop of Krakow, Poland, by Pope Paul VI. 

In 1967, the Rolling Stones' double-A sided single "Let's Spend the Night Together" and "Ruby Tuesday" was released in the United Kingdom by Decca Records. (It was released the following day in the United States on the London label.)

In 1992, Japan apologized for forcing tens of thousands of Korean women to serve as sex slaves for its soldiers during World War II, citing newly uncovered documents that showed the Japanese army had had a role in abducting the so-called "comfort women." 

In 2001, an earthquake estimated by the U.S. Geological Survey at magnitude 7.7 struck El Salvador; more than 840 people were killed.

In 2005, Major League Baseball adopted a tougher steroid-testing program that would suspend first-time offenders for 10 days and randomly test players year-round. 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Wednesday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2021. There are 352 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 13, 1982, an Air Florida 737 crashed into Washington, D.C.'s 14th Street Bridge and fell into the Potomac River while trying to take off during a snowstorm, killing a total of 78 people, including four motorists on the bridge; four passengers and a flight attendant survived. On this date: In 1733, James Oglethorpe and some 120 English colonists arrived at Charleston, South Carolina, while en route to settle in present-day Georgia.In 1794, President George Washington approved a measure adding two stars and two stripes to the American flag, following the admission of Vermont and Kentucky to the Union. (The number of stripes was later reduced to the original 13.) In 1898, Emile Zola's famous defense of Capt. Alfred Dreyfus, "J'accuse," was published in Paris.In 1941, a new law went into effect granting Puerto Ricans U.S. birthright citizenship. Novelist and poet James Joyce died in Zurich, Switzerland, less than a month before his 59th birthday. In 1964, Roman Catholic Bishop Karol Wojtyla (the future Pope John Paul II) was appointed Archbishop of Krakow, Poland, by Pope Paul VI. In 1967, the Rolling Stones' double-A sided single "Let's Spend the Night Together" and "Ruby Tuesday" was released in the United Kingdom by Decca Records. (It was released the following day in the United States on the London label.)In 1992, Japan apologized for forcing tens of thousands of Korean women to serve as sex slaves for its soldiers during World War II, citing newly uncovered documents that showed the Japanese army had had a role in abducting the so-called "comfort women." In 2001, an earthquake estimated by the U.S. Geological Survey at magnitude 7.7 struck El Salvador; more than 840 people were killed.In 2005, Major League Baseball adopted a tougher steroid-testing program that would suspend first-time offenders for 10 days and randomly test players year-round. In 2010, Haitians piled bodies along the devastated streets of their capital a day after a powerful earthquake, while in Washington, President Barack Obama pledged an all-out rescue and relief effort. R&amp;B singer Teddy Pendergrass died in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, at age 59. In 2012, the Italian luxury liner Costa Concordia ran aground off the Tuscan island of Giglio and flipped onto its side; 32 people were killed. In 2018, a false alarm that warned of a ballistic missile headed for Hawaii sent the islands into a panic, with people abandoning cars on a highway and preparing to flee their homes; officials apologized and said the alert was sent when someone hit the wrong button during a shift change. Ten years ago: Vice President Joe Biden became the first top U.S. official to visit Iraq since the country approved a new Cabinet; Biden emphasized to Iraqi leaders that the U.S. wanted nothing more than for Iraq to be free and democratic. A funeral was held in Tucson, Arizona, for 9-year-old Christina Taylor Green, the youngest victim of a mass shooting that also claimed five other lives and critically wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.Five years ago: Less than a day after 10 U.S. Navy sailors were detained in Iran when their boats drifted into Iranian waters, they and their vessels were back safely with the American fleet. Defense Secretary Ash Carter laid out broad plans to defeat Islamic State militants and retake the group's key power centers in Iraq and Syria. The Al Jazeera America cable news network said it was shutting down two and a half years after its launch. Three winning tickets split a world-record $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot.One year ago: Anger swelled in Iran over the accidental shootdown of a Ukrainian jetliner and the government's effort to conceal its role; videos appeared to show security forces firing live ammunition and tear gas to disperse protests. New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker dropped out of the Democratic presidential race after failing to qualify for a December debate. At a royal family summit in eastern England, Queen Elizabeth II brokered a deal to secure the future of the monarchy; it would allow Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, to live part-time in Canada. The Houston Astros fired manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow after the pair had been suspended by Major League Baseball for a sign-stealing scheme. "Joker" led the way with 11 Oscar nominations. Joe Burrow threw five touchdown passes and ran for another score, leading top-ranked LSU to a 42-25 win over No. 3 Clemson to capture the national championship. Today's Birthdays: Actor Frances Sternhagen is 91. TV personality Nick Clooney is 87. Comedian Charlie Brill is 83. Actor Billy Gray is 83. Actor Richard Moll is 78. Rock musician Trevor Rabin is 67. Rhythm-and-blues musician Fred White is 66. Rock musician James Lomenzo (Megadeth) is 62. Actor Kevin Anderson is 61. Actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus is 60. Rock singer Graham "Suggs" McPherson (Madness) is 60. Country singer Trace Adkins is 59. Actor Penelope Ann Miller is 57. Actor Patrick Dempsey is 55. Actor Suzanne Cryer is 54. Actor Traci Bingham is 53. Actor Keith Coogan is 51. TV producer-writer Shonda Rhimes is 51. Actor Nicole Eggert is 49. Actor Ross McCall is 45. Actor Michael Pena is 45. Actor Orlando Bloom is 44. Meteorologist Ginger Zee (TV: "Good Morning America") is 40. Actor Ruth Wilson is 39. Actor Julian Morris is 38. Actor Beau Mirchoff is 32. Actor Liam Hemsworth is 31. NHL center Connor McDavid is 24.