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Celebs Compete for 'Turkey of the Year'

Just how did the turkey become synonymous with thoughtless, annoying people, so often overstuffed with jive? Let's face it, some of our nominees for 2009 Turkey of the Year wouldn't be welcome at any Thanksgiving dinner. So, with no further ado, let's look at some of the year's most fowl personalities, including Levi Johnston, Richard Heene, Carrie Prejean and Serena Williams.
Also See: Turkey-Carving Tips from the Great Throwdini
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Couple Crashed Obama State Dinner

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Tareq and Michaele Salahi
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The Secret Service says two uninvited guests managed to slip into Tuesday night's state dinner at the White House. The security breach came to light after Michaele Salahi posted photos on Facebook showing her and husband, Tareq Salahi, posing with Vice President Joe Biden and other guests.
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Cops Search for Missing Lottery Winner

Authorities in Florida seek clues into the disappearance of a former lottery winner. Family and and friends say they haven't seen Abraham Shakespeare, 43, since April. He won a $31 million jackpot in November 2006.
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Man Rams Car Into Hot Dog Stand

Police say a North Carolina man drove his car into a hot dog stand after the vendor refused to sell him a hot dog and a drink for a dollar. David Kelbaugh, 23, allegedly got into his car and rammed the stand twice, then fled. He was subsequently arrested and released on $6,000 bond.
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Toyota Replacing 4 Million Gas Pedals

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Toyota announces it will replace gas pedals on roughly 4 million vehicles. Some pedals have gotten snagged on floor mats, causing several accidents -- including a high-speed crash in August that claimed four lives. The recall is the sixth largest ever in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Bank Robber Cries During Burglary

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After giving a bank teller a note demanding money, a robber breaks down in tears and confides that he has medical problems. Police are searching for the suspect, who also told the teller that he used to work at that the bank.
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