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Mauer named American League MVP

As expected, Joe Mauer was named the Most Valuable Player in the American League this afternoon. He received first-place votes from all but one voter.

Photo right: Joe Mauer

Adam Lambert, center, performs during the closing act of the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.

ABC gets complaints about Adam Lambert

ABC says more than 1,500 people have called about Adam Lambert's sexually charged performance at the American Music Awards. The network characterized the response as "moderate."

Closing arguments by Paul Engh, Tom Petters lawyer.

Tom Petters fraud case goes to the jury

Deliberations began this afternoon after closing arguments in the trial of the Wayzata businessman. At 2:30 p.m. today, eight women and four men left the courtroom to deliberate in private.

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8 charged with terrorism in missing Somalis case

The eight Minnesotans were also charged with providing financial support and fighting for Al-Shabaab, designated by the U.S. government as a terrorist group with ties to Al-Qaida.

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Burns diagnosed with concussion

Brent Burns

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The Wild thinks it happened in the Phoenix game last week when Brent Burns collided with a teammate at the blue line. He is the third Wild player currently sidelined by a concussion.

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Mariel Hemingway a no-show again

Brother Ali, The Hold Steady & Josh Hartnett made the Butterball, but not Mariel... hmmm...

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