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Published - Nov 21 2009 05:00 AM

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Today is Saturday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2009. There are 40 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 21, 1934, the Cole Porter musical "Anything Goes," starring Ethel Merman as Reno Sweeney, opened on Broadway. On this date: In 17 ... Read Full Story

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