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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie easily won re-election Tuesday over Democrat Barbara Buono, launching the GOP star to another term in a deep-blue state and solidifying his status as a top-tier 2016 presidential candidate.
In a victory speech brimming with the cadence and optimistic rhetoric of a future presidential stump speech, Christie celebrated his “big, big win” and suggested that his administration’s message of inclusion could offer lessons to the federal government.
“I know that if we can do this in Trenton, N.J., maybe the folks in Washington, D.C., should tune in their TVs right now and see how it’s done” – he said to an eruption of cheers from supporters.

Chris Christie.

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers left Monday night’s game against the Chicago Bears with a left shoulder injury.
On the Packers’ first drive of the game, Rodgers had led Green Bay into the red zone. On third down – Rodgers scrambled to his right when Shea McClellin caught him from behind and dragged him down. Rodgers landed hard on his left shoulder. He was taken to the locker room for X-rays.

Aaron Rodgers.

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The season is alive. Ryan Tannehill, a play-making defense and Caleb Sturgis are to thank.
In short, everything that was needed to win.
The Dolphins again blew a two-touchdown lead, but this time rallied late to stun the Bengals 22:20 in a Halloween treat for Dolphins fans.
The game-winning play: Cameron Wake’s safety sack of Andy Dalton on third down in overtime. It was just the third time in history that an overtime game has been decided by a safety.
That four-game losing streak? History. Those internal issues? Quieted for at least the next 11 days.
On third-and-long in overtime, Wake blew past the offensive line and planted Dalton. It was Wake’s third sack of the game and one of the biggest of his career.
“The margin for error is this small” – Wake said, squeezing his fingers together. “You’ve got to find a way to win. On the play, it was one of those situations where you had to give it all you got. Push the pedal to the metal and let the engine run out.”

Miami Dolphins.

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Actress Kerry Washington and 49er cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha sure know how to keep a secret.
First, they secretly married in June. Now comes news that Washington (the 36-year-old star of “Scandal”) is about four months pregnant.
A friend of Washington’s reportedly revealed to Us Weekly that Washington and Asomugha are expecting their first child, due sometime in early spring.
The couple reportedly began dating in summer 2012 and privately married in Hailey, Idaho, on June 24. Washington was engaged previously to actor David Moscow. It was that latter relationship that has Washington avoiding publicly discussing her marriage, impending motherhood and personal life in general.

Kerry Washington.

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Let the extravagant wedding planning begin.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are now engaged, according to E! News, the network that airs Kardashian’s reality show. West popped the question Monday, Kardashian’s 33rd birthday.
The reality star and new mom confirmed the news on her Instagram account Tuesday, offering fans a close-up view of her sparkler in a photo captioned: “YES!!!”
Naturally, the “Yeezus” rapper couldn’t propose just anywhere – he rented out the stadium where the San Francisco Giants play.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.

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Congratulations to Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock who got married yesterday at Blackberry Farms in Tennessee! Just a couple of months back Kelly announced that she had decided to elope which made everyone think the wedding was to happen before the scheduled October date. The singer just announced on Twitter that she is now “officially Mrs. Blackstock” after getting married in “the most beautiful place ever.”

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock.

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Veteran character actor Ed Lauter’s long, angular face and stern bearing made him an instantly recognizable figure in scores of movies and TV shows.
His career stretched across five decades. He was 74.
Lauter’s publicist (Edward Lozzi) says the actor died Wednesday of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer most commonly caused by asbestos exposure.

Ed Lauter.

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Tom Hanks has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
During an appearance Monday night on “Late Show With David Letterman” to promote his new film “Captain Phillips,” the actor said his physician told him he had moved from a prediabetic state to having the disease.
“I went to the doctor and he said: ‘You know those high blood sugar numbers you’ve been dealing with since you were 36? Well, you’ve graduated’ ” – Hanks told Letterman. ” ‘You’ve got Type 2 diabetes, young man.’ ”

Tom Hanks.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates got a taste of October baseball and they want more.
Led by starting pitcher Francisco Liriano, who pitched seven strong innings, and powered by two home runs by Russell Martin, the Pirates cruised to a 6:2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds and will move on to St. Louis to start a five game series on Thursday.
The Pirates rattled Reds starter Johnny Cueto early and chased him from the game in the fourth inning after building a 3:1 lead. Marlon Byrd got things going in the second inning with solo home run and Martin soon followed with his first of the game.
Pittsburgh’s fans showed up in full force for their first playoff game in 21 seasons. They were loud and boisterous throughout, and will get to see at least one more October game this season.

Pittsburgh Pirates.

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The “Yeezus” rapper launched a Twitter war with Jimmy Kimmel Thursday night, venting over the late-night funnyman poking fun at him for boasting of being the No. 1 rock star on the planet in a BBC interview.
“Jimmy Kimmel is out of line to try and spoof in any way the first piece of honest media in years” – Kanye tweeted in capital letters. “I don’t take it as a joke … You don’t have scum bags hopping over fences trying to take pictures of your daughter. Jimmy Kimmel, put yourself in my shoes.”
The Twitter explosion came a day after a skit on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” featured two bratty kids reenacting his BBC Radio 1 interview.

Kanye West.

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