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Randy Pausch, 47; Professor Gave Inspiring 'Last Lecture'
Randy Pausch, a prominent computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University who became an instant sensation far beyond the classroom last year when he delivered his inspiring "Last Lecture," knowing he had only months to live, died July 25 at his home in Chesapeake, Va. He was 47.
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Johnny Griffin, 80; Sax Player Known for Hard, Fast Sound
Johnny Griffin, 80, who was among the finest jazz tenor saxophonists to develop after World War II and whose robust style -- along with his modest height -- earned him the title the "Little Giant," died July 25 at his home in Availles-Limouzine, France, a village about 150 miles southwest of Paris....
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Paul Bentley; Dallas Officer Helped Arrest JFK Assassin (Post, July 26, 2008; Page B05)
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Appreciation: Randy Pausch, The Professor Who Gave The Lecture Of a Lifetime (Post, July 26, 2008; Page C01)
Appreciation: A Genetics Pioneer Who Mapped the Inner World (Post, July 24, 2008; Page C01)
Clay Felker, New York's Editor of Cool: The Magazine Founder Turned A New Page in Journalism (Post, July 2, 2008; Page C01)
One Comic, Twice the Laughs: Angry and Gentle Sides Of George Carlin Shared the Stage (Post, June 24, 2008; Page C01)
She Put The Move In Movies: Cyd Charisse Danced Rings Around Even the Best (Post, June 19, 2008; Page C01)
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