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Scoop for the Week of October 12th

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Jen's Name Used in Anthrax Scare Newlywed Jennifer Lopez received shocking news when Newsweek reported a "weird love letter" written to her was received by the man who died of anthrax. The report went on to say the letter had a "soapy, powdery substance to it" and also contained a Star of David charm. Bob Stevens, a 63-year-old tabloid photo editor, died in Boca Raton, Florida. Investigators also found anthrax on his computer's keyboard where he worked. Stevens allegedly received the letter one week before the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Law enforcement officials say they don't believe there's a link between the letter and Stevens' death. They believe he was exposed in some other way.

Rush's Dilemma Famed radio show host Rush Limbaugh made a startling announcement to his fans on a recent broadcast. He's losing his hearing. "I am, for all practical purposes, deaf," he told listeners of The Rush Limbaugh Show. He's still planning to remain on the air, though. In a statement posted on his Web site he wrote, "I have no intention of stopping doing what I do. That's the beauty of this country and that's the purpose of the announcement, and even though I can't hear, I can still communicate. So liberals and moderates, beware!" He's currently using high-tech equipment and TelePrompTers to 'hear' the voices of his callers. If that doesn't work in the future, however, he says he'll eliminate the call-in segments.

Emmy's Postponed Who won an Emmy? We still don't know. The Emmy Awards show was postponed indefinitely after the U.S. began air strikes on Afghanistan. "We are not calling it a cancellation at this point," Bryce Zabel, chairman of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences said. The 53-year old award show has never been cancelled. Television execs are thinking about moving the ceremony to an undisclosed California military base. They're wanting the ceremony to be in a location out of harm's way. They're also thinking about using the Emmy's as a way to entertain the troops. Zabel says they're considering all options. The Emmy's were originally slated for September 16 but were postponed to October 7 and, ultimately, postponed again.

Stone Released Sharon Stone was released from the hospital after eight days of treatment for bleeding in her brain. Doctors have given her a clean bill of health noting, "She will have no medical restrictions on her personal or professional activities." She received treatment for what's known as a "subarachnoid hemorrhage." She underwent surgery to block the flow of blood through the artery. Her doctor said this procedure will help eliminate any further problems. Sharon released a statement to her fans: "I would like to thank my fans for their love and support, and the miraculous power of prayer. I am forever grateful."

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