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Lawyer: No background check performed on Michael Jackson's doctor; care not monitored

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - AEG Live LLC did not conduct any background checks or supervise the doctor who was later convicted of killing Michael Jackson, a corporate attorney testified Tuesday in a lawsuit claiming the concert promoter was negligent in hiring the physician.

First edition 'Harry Potter' book, with JK Rowling's notes and drawings, sold for $228,000

LONDON - For fans of the boy wizard, this could be the most coveted copy of all the "Harry Potter" books in the world.

Marianas Trench nab leading six nominations for MuchMusic Video Awards

TORONTO - Vancouver pop rockers Marianas Trench have nabbed a leading six nominations heading into next month's MuchMusic Video Awards.

Law society starts case against Drabinsky that could see him lose his licence

TORONTO - Ontario's law society is taking steps against disgraced theatre impresario Garth Drabinsky that could result in him losing his licence.

Trove of Muppets creator Henson's items headed for Museum of the Moving Image in NYC

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Muppets may have taken Manhattan, but they're getting a spiffy new home in Queens.

Robust bunch of story lines counted on for ABC's expanded coverage to help sell Indy 500

Helio Castroneves and Dario Franchitti will be trying to become four-time Indianapolis 500 champions, four women will roll off the starting grid, a local boy is on the pole and a group of dynamic rookies that includes A.J. Allmendinger is there to add intrigue.

La dolce vita is not so sweet in 2 Italian films at the Cannes Film Festival

CANNES, France - La dolce vita came to Cannes on Tuesday, thanks to a pair of films set in Italy exploring lives of affluent ennui.

Christian singer Sandi Patty to perform national anthem at Sunday's Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS - Christian music singer Sandi Patty will perform the national anthem at Sunday's Indianapolis 500 for a record sixth time.

Carol Burnett to receive Mark Twain Prize, top US humour award, at Kennedy Center gala

WASHINGTON - Carol Burnett, who became famous for playing a variety of characters in sketch comedy routines on her namesake American television show, was named the winner of the nation's top humour prize on Tuesday.

ESPN reducing workforce, 'smartly managing costs' amid other cuts at Disney divisions

NEW YORK, N.Y. - ESPN is cutting its workforce, the latest Disney division to reduce staff.

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