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Leonard Cohen, rock music’s poetic visionary, dies at age 82

"It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohenhas passed away."

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‘The Bible’: Obama-devil resemblance is coincidental

A History Channel miniseries has caused controversy after viewers saw physical similarities between the actor playing Satan and the US president.

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Legendary Indian musician Ravi Shankar dies at 92

Sitarist and composer Ravi Shankar, who helped introduce the sitar to the Western world through his collaborations with The Beatles, has died at 92.

Outside Clackamas Town Centre after Oregon gunman went on a shooting spree.

Oregon gunman kills 2 and takes his own life

A gunman opened fire inside a US shopping mall, killing at least two people and terrorising holiday shoppers before shooting himself, police said.

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Anti-Islam film creator headed for probation hearing

A California man behind an anti-Islam film is due in court for a hearing on whether he violated his probation on a bank fraud conviction.

Colorado lights up debate by blazing regulatory trail

Among the US states with medical marijuana, Colorado stands out because it has chosen to develop a comprehensive system to regulate marijuana.

Doctor guilty of manslaughter in Michael Jackson’s death

Michael Jackson’s personal doctor has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the star’s death in 2009 but may not spend much time in jail.

Lost Hitchcock film found in New Zealand

A lost 1920s Alfred Hitchcock film that provides clues into the legendary director’s early working style has been discovered in New Zealand.

Judge orders Michael Jackson doctor to stand trial

Judge orders Michael Jackson doctor to stand trial

A judge has ordered Michael Jackson’s doctor to stand trial on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star’s drug overdose death.

Tell us your Madiba tribute

Tell us your Madiba tribute

Nelson Mandela’s birthday is around the corner and we want to publish your memories of the man.

Intel sets bright tone for earnings, tech rises

Resilient demand for PCs and servers helped Intel’s margin and revenue forecasts blast past Wall Street expectations.

Michael Jackson’s dad sues doctor over singer’s death

Joseph Jackson files lawsuit against Conrad Murray, accusing the physician of giving the late pop star powerful drug and being slow to call for help.

Oscar hopeful Sandra Bullock crowned worst actress

The day before she is favoured to win an Oscar, Sandra Bullock was crowned on Saturday with the dubious title of worst actress of 2009.

Judge says Polanski must return to US for sentencing

A judge on Friday said fugitive film director Roman Polanski must return to the United States to be sentenced for having sex with a 13-year-old girl.

Stars lined up for Jackson memorial

Some of the biggest names in pop music, including singers Mariah Carey and Stevie Wonder, will take part in Michael Jackson’s memorial.

Michael Jackson memorial set for Tuesday

A public memorial for Michael Jackson took shape on Thursday when a concert backer and family spokesperson said the event would take place next week.

Jackson doctor did not inject painkillers, says lawyer

The personal physician at Michael Jackson’s side when he died told police he did not inject the singer with painkillers.

Phil Spector convicted of murder in LA

Music producer Phil Spector was convicted on Monday of murdering a Hollywood actress in 2003, and will likely spend the rest of his life in prison.

War, immigration, politics mark foreign Oscar picks

Political themes weigh heavily in three films nominated in the Oscars’ foreign-language race, with Waltz with Bashir in the running.

Nude Virgin Mary cover prompts Playboy apology

A nude model resembling the Virgin Mary on the cover of the Mexican edition of Playboy has prompted an apology from the company.