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This screen shot shows the crashed Missoni page on the Target.com website. The cheap chic retailer drummed up so much interest in its exclusive, limited-time line by Italian designer Missoni that its web site crashed several times on the day it was launched, which angered customers. (AP Photo)

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A new flavor of Ben & Jerry's ice cream called Schweddy Balls, based on a SNL comedy skit, is causing quite a stir among parents. (Provided by Ben & Jerry's)

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"Avatar" director James Cameron (left) and Walt Disney Co. President and CEO Robert Iger announce an "Avatar"-themed land for Disney parks. (Associated Press)

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Jess Day, played by Zooey Deschanel, moves in with three single guys in "New Girl," whose male characters are either ornaments, comic foils or villains. (Fox TV)

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Laura Prepon stars in "Are You There Vodka? It's Me Chelsea?" The show is one of many this season filled with presumably "empowered" women. (NBC)

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Former President Bill Clinton turned down an offer to be on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars," saying he didn't have enough time to compete on the show. He did say, however, that he and his wife, Hillary, plan to do more dancing in the future. (Associated Press)

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"Two and a Half Men" stars Jon Cryer (left) and Ashton Kutcher didn't feel any adverse effects of Charlie Sheen's departure Monday, as a series-high 28.7 million people tuned in to watch the season premiere. (CBS via Associated Press)

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A job fair in Los Angeles last month drew crowds of people looking for work. The International Monetary Fund and the Obama administration have projected the national unemployment rate to average about 9 percent next year. (Associated Press)

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CBS VIA ASSOCIATED PRESS Kat Dennings (left) and Beth Behrs star in CBS' new comedy "2 Broke Girls." Miss Dennings says she can relate to her character's money issues.

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Yankees closer Mariano Rivera acknowledges the cheers of the crowd Monday after recording his record 602nd career save.

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The spread-out 2012 Republican primary schedule may help Mitt Romney if the contest for the nomination turns into a marathon. (Associated Press)

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Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will address the U.N.'s "Private Sector Forum 2011" at noon Tuesday. (Associated Press)

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A musician plays at the entrance to the Gascasonica neighborhood market, one of many in Mexico City that are losing customers to foreign-owned chains. (Associated Press)

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Kyle Chandler, who played a high school football coach in "Friday Night Lights," holds his Emmy for lead actor in a drama series. "I knew for a fact I would not be standing here. I did not write anything," he said. (Associated Press)

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Sunday turned out to be family night for the cast of "Modern Family." The show won five Emmys, including best comedy, best supporting actor and actress and best writing and direction. That gave ABC the most Emmys, breaking HBO's eight-year winning streak. (Associated Press)

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ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS An official proclamation from the D.C. mayor honored actress Hayden Panettiere on Friday for her advocacy of statehood for the nation's capital.

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ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS An official proclamation from the D.C. mayor honored actress Hayden Panettiere on Friday for her advocacy of statehood for the nation's capital.

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This screen shot shows Qwikster.com, a new website service available soon from Netflix. The streaming video option will be separate from the company's DVD-by-mail service. (NetFlix Inc./Associated Press)

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Vinyl Films Pearl Jam's current drummer, Matt Cameron (left), who has been with the band since 1998, is seen here with “Pearl Jam 20” director Cameron Crowe.

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From left: Pearl Jam lead guitarist Mike McCready; rhythm guitarist Stone Gossard (left) with bassist Jeff Ament; and lead vocalist Eddie Vedder, all in scenes from “Pearl Jam 20.”