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Just days after being introduced to an adoring nation and being thrust head first into the bright glare of the media spotlight, a young woman is being forced to step down due to an untimely pregnancy. Of course, we're speaking of recent Playboy model and tennis star Ashley Harkleroad, who had to drop out of the U.S. Open because of her bun-filled oven. Maybe Playboy needs to do a better job of vetting its cover models? (nypost.com)