40th anniversary of JFK assassination

40th anniversaryof JFK assassination
k FORTY YEARS after his 1,000-day presidency was ended abruptly and violently by assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, John Fitzgerald Kennedy remains one of the most charismatic political figures in American history, a historian writes.
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k THE PHRASE "conspiracy theory" became commonly associated with the JFK assassination. ABC newsman Peter Jennings explores some of those theories in a special Thursday. Other networks will also mark the anniversary with specials.
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WORLD
Cruise ship deaths
k A GANGWAY on the world's largest cruise ship, the Queen Mary 2, collapsed Saturday, killing more than a dozen and injuring many more while it was dry-docked in France.
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LOCAL
A story with dinner
k BESSEMER DINER serves up the food, and its patrons serve up plenty of stories.
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LIFE & amp;WORK
Living with Crohn's
k ANDREA HOFFRICHTER of East Liverpool was the type of person everyone knew would do well in life. She's featured in today's installment of Success Stories.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL
OSU beats Purdue
k THE FOURTH-RANKED Buckeyes pulled another magical escape in a tight spot Saturday, beating No. 11 Purdue 16-13 in overtime when Ben Jones missed a 36-yard field goal on the final play.k YSU lost its last game of the season to Western Kentucky on Saturday.
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WEATHER
Rainy, mild
k LIGHT RAIN and mild today. High around 50. Low tonight near 40. Partly cloudy Monday. High 52.
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