Randy Pausch, 47; terminally ill professor inspired many with his 'last lecture'

Randy Pausch, 47; terminally ill professor inspired many with his 'last lecture'

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An L.A. 'posse' passes its Iowa test

Four years ago, 10 high school grads entered tiny Grinnell College. Amid the cornfields, most of them overcame loneliness, doubt -- and the cold.