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1. An Illinois judge is expected to rule Thursday whether convicted wife killer Drew Peterson will get a new trial. Peterson's new attorney claims last year's trial was bungled. Peterson was convicted of killing his third wife in 2004. 2. Officials s

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She asked if he smoked or drank. He didn't. She asked if he flossed. After every meal, he said proudly. She examined his teeth. She said he might need two new fillings. She called her supervising dentist over. He examined Larry's teeth. This is very

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