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Maybe Sports Betting Can Save Newspapers

Desperate times require desperate solutions, some say

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 21, 2009 12:01 PM CDT

(Newser) – With newspapers sinking deeper into trouble by the day, Maureen Dowd explores the idea of saving the day with a little vice. Specifically, allowing papers to rake in money by setting up online sports betting on their websites. Dowd herself isn't pushing it, but she... Read full story »

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