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Will dispute prevents burial of Sherman Hemsley
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:33AM August 30, 2012 CommentEL PASO, Texas (AP) — The embalmed body of actor Sherman Hemsley, who became famous for his role as television's George Jefferson, will be kept in refrigeration at an El Paso funeral home until a local court rules on the validity of his will.
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Jackson family in Gary to mark pop star's birthday
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:12PM August 29, 2012 CommentGARY, Ind. (AP) — The scene outside the childhood home of Michael Jackson resembled a party as fans joined members of the pop star's family for a vigil Wednesday, which would have been his 54th birthday.
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Will dispute prevents burial of Sherman Hemsley
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:00PM August 29, 2012 CommentEL PASO, Texas (AP) — The embalmed body of actor Sherman Hemsley, who became famous for his role as television's George Jefferson, will be kept in refrigeration at an El Paso funeral home until a local court rules on the validity of his will.
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Attorneys general join $69M electronic book deal
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:59PM August 29, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — Attorneys general in 55 jurisdictions who claim there was a conspiracy to fix prices of electronic books say they've gotten on board with a $69 million settlement of antitrust claims against three publishers.
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Documentary producer found dead in likely suicide
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:23PM August 29, 2012 CommentLOS ANGELES (AP) — A documentary producer who worked with Leonardo DiCaprio on the environmental film "The 11th Hour" has been found dead.
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Lennon killer wants to live with minister if freed
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:07PM August 29, 2012 CommentALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The man who killed ex-Beatle John Lennon said in his most recent parole bid that he hoped to live and work with an upstate New York minister if released, according to a hearing transcript released Wednesday.
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Julia Child foundation, oven-maker in legal fight
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:09PM August 29, 2012 CommentBOSTON (AP) — A foundation set up by late chef Julia Child is locked in a legal fight with the manufacturer of Thermador ovens for touting her use of its high-end appliances.
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Yahoo fires bureau chief for Romney/blacks remark
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:59PM August 29, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — Yahoo News fired its Washington bureau chief on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after he was caught on an open microphone saying that Mitt Romney and his wife, at the Republican convention in Florida while a hurricane was approaching Louisiana, were "happy to have a party with black people drowning."
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Las Vegas burlesque star Holly Madison pregnant
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:45PM August 29, 2012 CommentLAS VEGAS (AP) — Holly Madison, the blonde burlesque performer who worked at Playboy and on reality TV before starring in a Las Vegas Strip show, says she'll be adding a new title to the resume — mom.
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FX orders 90 more episodes of 'Anger Management'
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:49PM August 29, 2012 CommentLOS ANGELES (AP) — FX is ordering 90 more episodes of "Anger Management," Charlie Sheen's TV comeback vehicle after being fired from "Two and a Half Men."
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Review: 'Good Time' provides exactly that
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:53PM August 29, 2012 CommentThe whole point of calling a phone-sex line is that you know what you're getting, right? You pick up the phone, pay your money and partake in some, um, self-satisfaction. It's a sure thing. Everyone hangs up happy.
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Kim Kardashian and Old Navy settle lawsuit over ad
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:51PM August 29, 2012 CommentLOS ANGELES (AP) — Kim Kardashian has settled a lawsuit against Old Navy claiming the clothing retailer violated her publicity rights by using a lookalike in an ad.
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Argentine president wants to take on Hollywood
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:22PM August 29, 2012 CommentBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina's leader unveiled an ambitious plan Wednesday to support the country's television and film creators with a new industrial park along the Buenos Aires waterfront that she hopes will be modeled on Hollywood's studios.
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Venice opener seeks to expose divisive stereotypes
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:44PM August 29, 2012 CommentVENICE, Italy (AP) — Director Mira Nair views her new film, "The Reluctant Fundamentalist," as a chance to fulfill what she sees as her life's purpose: telling the stories of people whose lives straddle two worlds, like her own.
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Rapper Beanie Sigel faces weapon charges in Pa.
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:02PM August 29, 2012 CommentESSINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Rapper Beanie Sigel was arrested Wednesday on weapon and drug violations during a traffic stop, just two weeks before he is scheduled to report to prison for failing to file taxes, state police said.
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Martina McBride to serenade Robin Roberts on 'GMA'
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:14PM August 29, 2012 CommentNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Martina McBride will appear on "Good Morning America" in support of her friend Robin Roberts.
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SEAL Book Raises Questions About Bin Laden's Death
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:31PM August 29, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — A firsthand account of the Navy SEAL raid that killed Osama bin Laden contradicts previous accounts by administration officials, raising questions as to whether the terror mastermind presented a clear threat when SEALs first fired upon him.
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For Your Eyes Only: Swedish Bond gala criticized
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:25AM August 29, 2012 CommentSTOCKHOLM (AP) — Were the martinis shaken, not stirred? Nobody knows, but a James Bond-themed party thrown by Sweden's security service sure didn't adhere to this one-liner from "Casino Royale:" ''I will be keeping my eye on our government's money."
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Duran Duran cancels shows due to ill keyboardist
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:27AM August 29, 2012 CommentPITTSBURGH (AP) — Duran Duran is canceling several concerts because of the illness of keyboard player Nick Rhodes.
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Seth MacFarlane to be season's 1st 'SNL' host
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:05AM August 29, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — NBC says the big guy behind the cartoon comedy "Family Guy" will guest host the season's first "Saturday Night Live."
