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How $3B donation to Carnegie Mellon will be used in Pittsburgh

How $3B donation to Carnegie Mellon will be used in Pittsburgh

The $3 billion gift will go toward supporting the Pittsburgh campus while building a new campus in Miami
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Super PAC backed by hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin spends $5 million to aid Florida Republican

Super PAC backed by hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin spends $5 million to aid Florida Republican

By Dawn Kopecki NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - A super PAC backed by billionaire Ken Griffin has spent nearly $5 million on Florida's US Senate race to bolster Republican candidate Ashley Moody, a sign that major donors and party leaders are scrambling to defend seats once considered safe as President
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Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium lands top 10 in NFL ranking by USA TODAY

Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium lands top 10 in NFL ranking by USA TODAY

Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium ranked No. 7 among NFL stadiums in a new USA TODAY ranking of the league's 29 established venues.
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Carnegie Mellon to build Miami campus after $2 billion donation

Carnegie Mellon to build Miami campus after $2 billion donation

Carnegie Mellon University plans to construct a new campus in Miami, funded by a $2 billion donation by Ken Griffin, the CEO of Citadel.
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Citadel's Griffin donates $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon with plans for Miami campus

Citadel's Griffin donates $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon with plans for Miami campus

By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University to build a new campus in Miami and support initiatives at its Pittsburgh base, including hiring leading academics and making the school more affordable for
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Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin gives record $3B to Carnegie Mellon to build Miami campus

Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin gives record $3B to Carnegie Mellon to build Miami campus

Carnegie Mellon University announced Wednesday that hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion, with the bulk of the money to be used to start a new campus in Miami that will focus on societal challenges
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Palm Beach estate owner Ken Griffin donates $3B to Carnegie Mellon

Palm Beach estate owner Ken Griffin donates $3B to Carnegie Mellon

Most of a $3 billion gift from billionaire Ken Griffin will fund a new Carnegie Mellon University campus in Miami.
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High school football schedule for USA TODAY Sports Super 15 teams in Week 7

High school football schedule for USA TODAY Sports Super 15 teams in Week 7

In-state showdowns and highway matchups headline this week's slate of games across the country.
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Las Vegas is among the nation's best food cities, WalletHub said

Las Vegas is among the nation's best food cities, WalletHub said

Anyone who has visited Las Vegas is likely unsurprised by WalletHub's decision that Sin City is among the nation's best food cities, but here's a closer look.
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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown's hearing for expected plea deal in attempted murder case postponed

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown's hearing for expected plea deal in attempted murder case postponed

A Florida judge has postponed a plea hearing for former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown
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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown set to appear in Miami court for expected plea agreement

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown set to appear in Miami court for expected plea agreement

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown is scheduled to be in a Miami courtroom Wednesday to accept a plea deal that will let him avoid prison time on a reduced charge in an attempted murder case
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Florida dominates foodie rankings with 3 cities in America's top 10

Florida dominates foodie rankings with 3 cities in America's top 10

WalletHub named Miami the top U.S. foodie city, while Orlando and Tampa also secured spots in the top 10 list.