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at 16:22 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 has sold 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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