Gates Center for Computer Science to rise at CMU
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grants 20 million to Carnegie Mellon University for a 150000 square foot Gates Center for Computer Sciences. The 50 million project includes space for 80 faculty, labs, lecture halls and an auditorium, transforming campus learning environments. U2 faces Rock Hall of Fame induction as a new album heralds a return to rock roots and single vertigo heads to radio.
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Grisham turns to politicians for future novel
Rich mond Va John Grisham says he kept copious notes from Mississippi House bull sessions with lawmakers in the late 1980s and plans a beefy novel about politicians set in Ford County Miss. The Firm and A Time to Kill author spoke after addressing the Southern Governors Association and noted the work could be five years away. He practiced law near Memphis before becoming a full time writer in 1990.
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Usher Leads Music Award Nominees For American Music Awards
Usher tops nominations with four for the American Music Awards, including favorite male artist in two categories and best album for Confessions. Kanye West earns three bids for The College Dropout across hip hop, cross-genre newcomer, and best artist. Awards show set for November 14 on ABC with many 2003 veterans returning.
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Today in History September 15 2004 highlights
On this date notable events span from 1776 when British forces occupied New York City to 1982 when Sadegh Ghotbzadeh was executed. The entry also recalls the 1963 Birmingham church bombing and political calls for Haiti’s leadership change.
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Wide Range of Birthday Milestones Across Arts and Sports
Bluesman Snooky Pryor turns 83 and Jackie Cooper reaches 82. Bobby Short 80, Forrest Compton 79, Norm Crosby 77. Henry Darrow 71, Gaylord Perry 66. Merlin Olsen 64, Jessye Norman 59. Tomm y Lee Jones 58 and Oliver Stone 58. Wendie Jo Sperber 46, Mitch Dorge 44. Dan Marino 48, Danny Nucci 36. Kay Gee 35, Allen Shellenberger 35, Josh Charles 33. Ivette Sosa 28, Prince Henry of Wales 20.
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