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'The View's' Heated Exchange Over The 'N-Word'

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. -- In a scene reminiscent of Rosie O'Donnell's days on "The View," hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Whoopi Goldberg got into a heated exchange over the use of the "N" word on Thursday morning.

Tempers flared during a particularly sizzling session of the show's "Hot Topics" segment while the ladies discussed Jesse Jackson's recent off-air use of the "N-word" while preparing for an appearance on "Fox & Friends" weekend show two weeks ago. Jackson accused Barack Obama of talking down to African American and used the term in question.

Access' Obama Interview Sparks Great Debate

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- After Barack Obama and his family sat down for an exclusive, candid interview with Access Hollywood's Maria Menounos, the impact of our interview was immediate and far reaching.

The presidential hopeful graciously allowed his charming daughters - 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha - to do their first on-camera interview with Access Hollywood.

But what Barack didn't like was how it ended up plastered all over the cable stations.

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Celebrity Halloween Costume Parade

The stars dress up and get into the Halloween spirit! (15 photos) view photos »

Barbara Walters Gets a Star

Barbara Walters receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Wait ... she didn't already have one? (7 photos) view photos »