In the News Today

Animal Kingdom - California judge tosses PETA lawsuit against california "happy cows" ads

Don't Bank on It - Owners lose possessions after home is mistakenly foreclosed

Brave New Schools - Gaithersburg Elementary School abolishes homework

Technology in the News Today

Hacker Gets 30 Months for Botnet That Hit 72,000 PCs

When Hackers and Government Collide

Sony Player Studio Turns Gamers Into Developers

Born on this Day in History: September 7, 1936 - Born in Lubbock, Texas, Buddy Holly was an American singer/songwriter who produced some of the most distinctive and influential work in rock music. Already well versed in several music styles, he was a seasoned performer by age 16. With hits such as "Peggy Sue" and "That'll Be the Day," Buddy Holly was a rising star when a tragic plane crash struck him down in 1959 at age 22.

On this Day in History: September 7, 1776 - During the Revolutionary War, the American submersible craft Turtle attempts to attach a time bomb to the hull of British Admiral Richard Howe's flagship Eagle in New York Harbor. It was the first use of a submarine in warfare.

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