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Following the massive ratings for the premiere of the Roseanne revival on ABC, the network has renewed the series for next season, which will be the classic sitcom’s 11th overall. Sources say the order is for 13 episodes, up from 9 in the current first installment of the revival. You can watch a video of the renewal announcement below the post. “We’re thrilled that America has welcomed the Conner family back into their homes,” said Channing Dungey, president of ABC Entertainment. “The show is as fresh and relevant today as it was when it left the air 21 years ago....

Red Sox sultan Tom Werner broke Katie Couric’s heart when he dumped her via e-mail - a blow the CBS anchorgal “never fully recovered from,” according to a new book. “Katie was upset that Tom didn’t have the nerve to break up with her in person - or even over the phone,” a “close source” told Edward Klein, the author of “Katie: The Real Story.” “It was embarrassing and humiliating for her.” Klein, who has written a series of sensational bios of prominent celebs including Hillary Clinton, the Kennedys and Jackie O. - and who writes Parade maggie’s popular “Personality...

NASHUA, N.H. -- John Kerry's campaign hopes some of the Boston Red Sox' come-from-behind magic will rub off on the candidate.Red Sox co-owner Tom Werner will be outside Holman Stadium at noon Sunday to thank southern New Hampshire Red Sox fans for their support and ask them to support Kerry for president.