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‘Catcher In The Rye’ Author J.D. Salinger Dies – WAPT Jackson

‘Catcher In The Rye’ Author J.D. Salinger Dies
Son Says Author Died Of Natural Causes
HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer

POSTED: 12:02 pm CST January 28, 2010UPDATED: 12:20 pm CST January 28, 2010

NEW YORK — J.D. Salinger, the legendary author, youth hero and fugitive from fame whose “The Catcher in the Rye” shocked and inspired [...]

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Funeral in Mass. for Nancy Kerrigan’s father

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Senate permits gov’t to borrow an additional $1.9T

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Democratic-controlled Senate approves raising government borrowing limit by $1.9 trillion.

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Human rights group: Hamas targeted civilians

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Pelosi: Health bill must pass regardless of time

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Fattah Calls on Colleagues to Move Healthcare

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Ex-Kan. atty general can’t testify at Roeder trial

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Intrigue obscured in NY Afghanistan shooting trial

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Senate adopts stricter deficit curbs

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LEAD: Ford returns to black for 1st time in 4 years+

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In a Surprise, Office Market Posts Unexpectedly Good Results

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