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Week in Headlines:
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- Ellen Pompeo Marries
The “Grey’s Anatomy” star wed her boyfriend of three years, record producer Chris Ivery, in a private ceremony in New York’s City Hall.
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- Presidential Races Tightening
A new poll shows that both Democratic and Republican Presidential races are heating up in Iowa. On the Republican side, Mike Huckabee is gaining points on Mitt Romney, while in the Democratic race both Barack Obama and John Edwards are closing in on Hillary Clinton.
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- Cranberries as an Antibiotic?
Enjoy them this Thanksgiving! Researchers have found compounds in cranberries to effectively alter the E. coli bacteria.
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- Defending Super Bowl Champs Plagued With Injuries
The Indianapolis Colts have struggled the past three weeks due to injuries. With nearly half of their starting lineup on the DL, will they be able to rebound in the playoffs?
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- Chile Suffers Effects of Major Quake
Northern Chile was struck by an earthquake that killed 2 and injured 150. It struck a tiny village in the foothills of the Andes Mountains and registered a magnitude of 7.7.
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Writers Guild Strike Threatens Many TV Shows
Several network shows have already begun reruns while others are forced to delay premiers until Writers Guild strike ends.

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