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CBS' 'Big Bang' Surpasses Fox's 'American Idol'
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Last Updated: 11:08 PM 01/31/12 - The CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory" had a larger audience than Fox's "American Idol". (Full Story) |
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Robots Invade the Discovery Center Museum
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Last Updated: 10:47 PM 01/27/12 - 'Robots: Interactive Exhibition', opens Saturday, January 28 at the Discovery Center Museum in Rockford. (Full Story) |
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Freeport Native Brings Beavis & Butthead to Life
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Last Updated: 10:48 PM 01/27/12 - A Freeport native has made a killing, bringing Beavis & Butthead to life. (Full Story) |
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The Top 10 Songs,Albums, and Apps on The iTunes Store
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Last Updated: 4:18 PM 01/24/12 - Top iTunes downloads for Jan. 23. (Full Story) |
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Scorsese's 'Hugo' Leads Oscars with 11 Nominations
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Last Updated: 1:14 PM 01/24/12 - artin Scorsese's Paris adventure "Hugo" leads the Academy Awards with 11 nominations, among them best picture and the latest director honor for the Oscar-winning filmmaker. (Full Story) |
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- Mild Pattern Showing Signs of Ending Temporarily
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Green and orange lights lit up the skies over northern Finland on Tuesday night.
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