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Rosie O'Donnell joke about autism sparks outrage

Rosie O'Donnell is taking heat after making a joke about children with autism. During a stand-up set this week at Carolines comedy club in Manhattan, the Commack native was talking about her children

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Feb 12, 2016, 3:30 AM

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