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  • Winfrey to announce Friday show will end in 2011

    After 25 seasons on the air, Oprah ending her mega-popular talk show -- but then start new show on The Oprah Winfrey Network.

  • The End

    'Jon & Kate Plus 8' to end its stormy run Monday.

  • Deal of the Day: Black Friday deals

    Toys R Us opening midnight on Thanksgiving.

  • Was magazine cover sexist?

    Newsweek's cover photo is of Sarah Palin in running gear -- a photo she had made for Runner's World magazine. Was it fair for Newsweek to use that photo?

  • Rules on breast exam coverage clarified

    The Obama administration distanced itself Wednesday from new standards on breast cancer screening that were recommended this week by a federally appointed task force, saying government insurance programs will continue to cover routine mammograms for women starting at age 40.

  • Let MC take your family photo!

    Do you have your Christmas card photo yet? Site photo diva Michelle Lloyd will take your family photo in the Observer's photo studio! Get all the details!

  • Got an old computer?

    Don't let it sit there in the closet, says eco-blogger Terri. Give it to someone who really needs it.

  • A warm idea

    Here's a way to heat up a party: a hot chocolate bar!

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  • The best deal on toys

    Deal Diva Tara is combing the ad circulars to find the best deals on toys for the holiday season. Here's what she found this week.

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  • Knitting

    Thursday: Bring Mom, Grandma or another special grownup to the Monroe Library for a special knitting class.

  • Dress up party

    Friday: Tots will enjoy dressing up as super heroes, playing games and making crafts at Ray's Splash Planet.

  • Mouse Tails

    Saturday: Explore the furry, sometimes magical world of mice at the Children's Theatre.