Libeskind Wins Global Vote to Shape Ground Zero Return
Architect Daniel Libeskind, 57, emerged as the public face of the World Trade Center rebuild after winning an international contest with a design that preserves the site foundation and features a 1776 foot tower. His plan survived political battles with developer Larry Silverstein and evolving stakeholder agendas as New York reshapes its skyline after 9/11.
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Remembrance and Hope Plans for World Trade Center Site
A finalist was chosen unanimously for the World Trade Center site plan after public input. Daniel Libeskind’s design places office space in jagged buildings around a preserved slurry wall pit symbolizing democracy, with a Wedge of Light aligning with sunrise on Sept 11 between 8 46 a.m. and 10 28 a.m.
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Dixie Chicks Begin Europe Tour Focusing On Music
Natalie Maines leads the Dixie Chicks in Stockholm at the Globe Arena Annex as the trio restart their Europe tour after the London remark about President Bush. They address controversy from the past but vow to keep politics out of the set and concentrate on songs.
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Today's Famous Birthdays Highlighting Actors Singers and Directors
Actress Fay Wray and actor Colin Firth share a birthday today alongside Greg Mullavey Jose Feliciano Tommy Overstreet Amy Irving Joe Perry Ryan Phillippe and director Guy Ritchie. The list also features singer Amy Irving and rapper Big Daddy Kane among celebrated entertainment figures born on this date.
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Ford Delivers Polanski Oscar At Deauville Film Festival
Harrison Ford, friend of Roman Polanski and star of Frantic, handed the director the Best Director Oscar at Deauville after Polanski won for The Pianist. Polanski had been charged in the United States with rape and related felonies in 1977, and he did not attend the March ceremony in Los Angeles.
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Havel seeks time to return to writing after presidency
Former Czech President Vaclav Havel expresses desire to write a new play based on King Lear, saying he lacks time. In an interview, he outlines a story of a man consumed by power who collapses when it is lost, reflecting on his literary career prior to 1989.
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Cosby urges CSU freshmen to study hard
TV dad Bill Cosby told Central State University freshmen that college life ends quickly if they waste time and skip studying. He warned that unprepared students face dread before exams or interviews, noting Jesus can give strength but not a new brain the night before a test.
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