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at 22:41 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Current and former aides to Palin defend her, call HBO's upcoming 'Game Change' inaccurate

JUNEAU, Alaska - Current and former aides to Sarah Palin lashed out Wednesday at HBO's "Game Change," describing the upcoming film's depictions of her on the 2008 campaign trail as "sick" and inaccurate.

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at 22:40 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Bulk of man's remarkable childhood comic book collection fetches $3.5 million at auction

DALLAS - The bulk of a man's childhood comic book collection that included many of the most prized issues ever published sold at auction Wednesday for about $3.5 million.

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at 20:00 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Global uses 'Survivor' to experiment with interactive TV via iPad, iPhone app

TORONTO - Wednesday's episode of "Survivor" marked Global's first big experiment in encouraging viewers to eyeball the TV and a second screen while watching their favourite shows, but it's probably just the start.

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at 19:38 on February 22, 2012, EST.

'X Factor' is hiring: Cowell wants 2 female judges, 2 hosts for singing contest's new season

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Simon Cowell is playing it coy about rumours that Fergie, Britney Spears and Janet Jackson are being considered for "The X Factor."

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at 18:00 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Singer Jason Crabb leads Dove Awards with 8 nominations; singer Laura Story earns 6 nods

ATLANTA - Singer Jason Crabb grabbed eight nominations for the Dove Awards, leading the way for the gospel and Christian music show that will be held in Atlanta for the second year in a row.

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at 17:24 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Centric to air first documentary on top hit maker Heavy D since his 2011 death

WASHINGTON - The story of late rap pioneer Heavy D will be chronicled in a documentary airing Sunday on Centric TV.

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at 17:15 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Franklin says Houston's mother raised her well, says 'Today' remark taken out of context

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Aretha Franklin says Cissy Houston raised her daughter Whitney Houston well — and that an interview where Franklin said parents need to make sure children "leave home prepared" was taken out of context.

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at 16:49 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Barney Rosset, publisher of underground classics such as 'Tropic of Cancer,' dies at age 89

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Barney Rosset was a publisher, not an author, and struggled for decades to write the story of his brave and wild life. But few over the past 60 years had so profound an impact on the way we read today.

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at 16:37 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Nielsen ratings show CBS had most-watched show, 21 others in top 30 rankings last week

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Viewers gave CBS the week's most-watched show along with 21 others in the top 30 ranking.

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at 15:47 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Soweto Gospel Choir counts Celine Dion and countless stars among its friends

TORONTO - Soweto Gospel Choir member Bongani Ncube gives a warning before rhyming off some of the illustrious recording artists the renowned South African group has worked with over the years.

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at 11:37 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Drama queen: 'King's Speech' star Helena Bonham Carter honoured at Buckingham Palace

LONDON - Actress Helena Bonham Carter, whose regal roles include the Red Queen in "Alice in Wonderland" and the mother of Queen Elizabeth II in "The King's Speech," has been honoured by the British monarch for services to drama.

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at 15:21 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Federal appeals court says widow does not own copyrights to 'King of the Road' and other hits

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The widow of country music legend Roger Miller doesn't own the rights to some of his biggest hits, including "King of the Road," a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.

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