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at 22:46 on February 8, 2010, EDT.

Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter

LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's doctor pleaded not guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter, capping an exhaustive investigation into the pop star's stunning death last summer and setting up the prospect of another sensational celebrity courtroom drama.

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at 18:49 on February 8, 2010, EDT.

Journalist Ian Brown wins $25,000 Charles Taylor Prize for non-fiction

TORONTO - Journalist Ian Brown won the $25,000 Charles Taylor Prize for literary non-fiction Monday for his touching book about his child's rare genetic mutation.

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at 10:45 on February 8, 2010, EDT.

Ian Carmichael, who played Bertie Wooster and Lord Peter Wimsey, dies at 89

LONDON - Ian Carmichael, a British comic actor who starred in "I'm All Right Jack" on the silver screen and played Bertie Wooster and Lord Peter Wimsey on TV, has died. He was 89.

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at 17:22 on February 8, 2010, EDT.

Ballet featuring White Stripes music featured in National's 2010-11 season

TORONTO - The award-winning ballet "Chroma," featuring music by the White Stripes, and a new full-length interpretation of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" are among productions in the National Ballet of Canada's 2010-11 season, the company announced Monday.

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at 13:04 on February 7, 2010, EDT.

Rabindranath Maharaj explores immigrant experience in 'Amazing Absorbing Boy'

TORONTO - In Rabindranath Maharaj's new novel "The Amazing Absorbing Boy," a Trinidadian teen is sent to live with his father in Toronto after the death of his mother.

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at 12:34 on February 6, 2010, EDT.

Rihanna and Mark Sanchez raise money for charities

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - She lost a young friend to leukemia, but singer Rihanna is still working to get help for those who suffer from the disease.

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at 18:15 on February 5, 2010, EDT.

'Crazy for Love' explores journeys, challenges of life for mixed-race couples

TORONTO - Mixed-race unions have been on the rise in Canada, with the number of interracial couplings - both married and common-law - up by one-third in the 2006 census.

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at 11:55 on February 5, 2010, EDT.

Movie review: Travolta, Rhys Meyers play action heroes in 'From Paris with Love'

In the space of just a few weeks, we have movies starring Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson and John Travolta. It is like the early '90s all over again.

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at 18:12 on February 5, 2010, EDT.

Facts, scandals, anecdotes about Winter Olympics in recently published books

TORONTO - Break the ice at Winter Olympics parties with fun facts, deep insight and compelling stories gleaned from the wealth of Games-related books.

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at 12:05 on February 4, 2010, EDT.

Duchess visits set of British soap 'Coronation Street'

LONDON - Prince Charles' wife has turned barmaid during a visit to the set of a British TV soap.

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