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Winfrey to speak at Duke University commencement

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DURHAM -- Oprah Winfrey will deliver the 2009 commencement address at Duke University in Durham.

Duke President Richard Brodhead said Monday that Winfrey will speak Sunday, May 10. He described the talk show host and philanthropist as "one of the most compelling figures of this
time."

Winfrey also will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree at the commencement ceremony.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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who cares

Submitted by r.richardson (not verified) on 6 October 2008 - 5:31pm.

who cares she is so one sided anyway,do us all a favor go home.......

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