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David Cook Triumphs on 'Idol' Grand Finale

 
He bests David Archuleta to beome the new "American Idol." Season seven's climactic battle of the Davids reached its exciting conclusion on Wednesday night's grand finale -- and in the end, viewers decisively crowned DAVID COOK their new "American Idol," spurring him to victory by a 12-million vote margin over DAVID ARCHULETA . "I am absolutely at a loss for words right now," Cook stammered, moved to tears by the emotion of his big moment. "This is amazing. Thank you." Joined on stage by his mother and brother for hugs, the 25-year-old champ commenced his reign with a performance of "Time of My Life." (link)

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