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1.	Republican pundits open fire on Sarah Palin
2.	Clamor grows over CIA secrets
3.	Activists push ballot initiative to end state benefits for illegal immigrants and their U.S.-born children
4.	As the Hollywood machine abandons L.A., its supporting workers struggle
5.	Indiana prison escape: Officials hunting for 3 inmates

'Idol Gives Back' performers & presenters: Season 7

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Miley Cyrus

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