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Losing Winfrey would be big blow for Second City (AP)
AP - Step outside Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Studios and into the near west side neighborhood that's been home to her television talk show for two decades, and it's easy to get a sense of what she's meant to Chicago.
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Parker-Broderick surrogacy case jury breaks (AP)
AP - The jury in the trial of an Ohio police chief accused of breaking into the home of a woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick ended five hours of deliberations Friday without a verdict.
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Bond set at $100K in ESPN reporter videos case (AP)
AP - An Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews posted $100,000 bond on Friday — a much larger amount than previously imposed.
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Charges dismissed against country singer John Rich (AP)
AP - A Nashville judge has dismissed assault and harassment charges against country music singer John Rich.
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"You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!": 'A Christmas Story, The Musical!' Begins World Premiere Run (Pla …
Playbill - A Christmas Story, The Musical!, conjuring the frosted magic of a classic 1940s holiday, gets its world premiere at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre beginning Nov. 20-Dec. 27.
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Oprah's departure presents problem for TV stations (AP)
AP - For more than two decades, Oprah Winfrey has been the inspirational, change-your-life champion who reigned over daytime television much like Johnny Carson once ruled late night.
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Warrant: Drug in Jackson case came from Vegas firm (AP)
AP - Michael Jackson's doctor bought a powerful anesthetic in Nevada and had it shipped to California, where it was found at the pop singer's bedside after he died, court documents released Friday show.
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NYC TV newsman guilty of attempted assault on wife (AP)
AP - Cable television newsman Dominic Carter, an influential reporter on New York politics, was convicted Friday of an attempted assault on his wife.
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Bond increased for man accused of taping reporter (AP)
AP - A judge has increased bond to $100,000 for an Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews.
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Ohio Parker-Broderick surrogacy case goes to jury (AP)
AP - An Ohio police chief accused of burgling the home of a woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick abused his authority and tried to "blame it all on being a joke," a prosecutor said Friday in closing arguments of the chief's trial.
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Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert ready for AMA stage (AP)
AP - Jennifer Lopez plans to include fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance at the American Music Awards. "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert will incorporate leather and chains into his.
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Producer Whitten Plans to Bring 'Enter Laughing' to Broadway (Playbill)
Playbill - Enter Laughing, a recent hit for the York Theatre Company, is aiming for a Broadway bow during the 2010-11 season, according to the New York Times.
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Warrant:Las Vegas firm sold drug in Jackson case (AP)
AP - Police believe a batch of drugs blamed in Michael Jackson's death was purchased by his personal physician at a Las Vegas pharmacy, U.S. court documents released Friday show.
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Art investments can add color to a portfolio (Reuters)
Reuters - Collecting fine art is more than just a hobby for savvy investors who see the art world as a $50 billion vehicle for generating wealth, storing it and passing on to their heirs.
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Chief: I didn't try to sell Parker-Broderick items (AP)
AP - An eastern Ohio police chief accused of breaking into the home of the woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick says he never discussed selling items from the home.
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Winfrey: Prayer, careful thought influenced exit (AP)
AP - Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying prayer and careful thought led her to her decision.
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Oprah Winfrey says ending TV show "feels right" (Reuters)
Reuters - Oprah Winfrey said on Friday that she will end her popular TV show in 2011 because it "feels right in her bones" after 25 years, and urged viewers not to believe rumors of why she's quitting.
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YSL auction raises almost three times estimate (Reuters)
Reuters - A second auction of art and furniture once owned by fashion guru Yves Saint Laurent has raised 8.9 million euros ($13.22 million), up to three times the estimated amount, auctioneers Christie's said on Friday.
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Winfrey says prayer, thought influenced exit (AP)
AP - Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying "prayer and careful thought" led her to her decision.
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End of an era: Winfrey ending show after 25 years (AP)
AP - Oprah Winfrey was set to announce Friday that her powerhouse daytime television show, the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire with legions of fans, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air.
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