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    Report: Palin abused power as governor
    Report: Palin abused power as governor
    ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 10 (UPI) --
    Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin violated state ethics law by trying to get her sister's ex-husband fired from the state police, a report released Friday concluded.
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    The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari is a great triumph for the Finnish government -- and for the... | Read More
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    Co-star: Rourke cut own head for film
    Co-star: Rourke cut own head for film
    NEW YORK, Oct. 10 (UPI) --
    Mickey Rourke's co-star in "The Wrestler" said the Hollywood actor took his role so seriously, he actually slashed his own head for the sake of authenticity.
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