Takeouts: Monday night football, listeners on diamonds

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Business Takeout: The Federal Reserve says it will get out of the mortgage business. New York Times reporter Louise Story explains the Fed’s plan, and how it may impact the stock market.

Sports Takeout: Sports contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin recaps Monday Night Football, looks at the still-undefeated New Orleans Saints and describes famously dour Patriots coach Bill Belichick.

Listener Takeout: Listeners respond to our story about finding conflict-free diamonds.

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