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	Giant Burger seeks people with big appetites Anyone who can finish the Giant Burger—including the one-pound bun—plus five pounds of fries in one hour will get the $39.95 meal free. Video
	Duck rap creates copyright concern What started as a school project at the University of Oregon is now causing controversy with the world’s biggest entertainment company. Video
	Mourning the loss of “Papa Soul” Ted Lee’s death on Wednesday creates massive void in Eugene’s Whiteaker neighborhood. Video
	Young visitors welcome again at PeaceHealth hospitals H1N1 flu activity has been on the decrease for the past three weeks. PeaceHealth is dropping most restrictions on visitors 12 years old or younger.
	"New Moon" rose at midnight in Eugene "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" opened on 20 local theater screens one minute after midnight. Some fans got their tickets weeks ago. Video
	Portland officer on leave for use of force on girl, 12 A Portland police officer involved in the custody death of a mentally ill man three years ago has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into using a beanbag gun on a 12-year-old girl.
	Geriatric black bear dies at Oregon Zoo Oregon Zoo officials say Pete, an 18-year-old black bear who loved to lounge in a tractor tire, has been euthanized because of his age and debilitating arthritis.
	OSU faculty face mandatory furloughs Faculty senators at Oregon State University have accepted a proposal that mandates furlough days in 2010.
	Community leaders planning economic future The task in Eugene Thursday was to begin building an economic plan, not just for Eugene, but for all of Lane County. Video
	Steve Shields pulling out of Oregon gov's race Corvallis businessman Steve Shields says he's withdrawing from the Democratic primary race for Oregon governor.