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Jersey shore eyes record-setting summer post Sandy

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — New Jersey used a record-breaking gesture Friday to celebrate its recovery from a record-setting storm, proclaiming to the nation that the Jersey shore is back in business following Superstorm Sandy.
6 Wyeth paintings fetch $2M at NYC auction

NEW YORK — Six paintings by the famous Wyeth family of artists have sold for just over $2 million at a New York City auction.
Actress Bynes accused of bong toss out NYC window

NEW YORK — Actress Amanda Bynes appeared disheveled in a long blond wig and sweats Friday in a criminal court where she was charged with reckless endangerment after police said she heaved a marijuana bong out the window of her 36th-floor Manhattan apartment.
WikiLeaks leaks `We Steal Secrets' doc transcript

LOS ANGELES — WikiLeaks characterizes the new documentary, "We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks," as biased and accuses its director, Alex Gibney of "errors and sleight of hand."
Emails show concern for Jackson deterioration

LOS ANGELES — A stage manager working on Michael Jackson's ill-fated "This Is It" concert warned an AEG executive days before the star's death that he was in a physical and mental decline and needed help, according to an email shown to jurors Thursday in court.
Shelton, Underwood coming to aid of Oklahomans

Blake Shelton has a date and location for his benefit and fellow Oklahoman Carrie Underwood is writing a large check to help benefit those affected by this week's storms in their home state.
WWII historian taking on American Revolution

NEW YORK — An award-winning and best-selling World War II historian is turning to an older conflict for his next project: the American Revolution.
CBS up, 'Idol' down as traditional TV season ends

NEW YORK — CBS strengthened its dominance over the television industry this year at the same time that the unprecedented reign of "American Idol" came to a close.
Mary J. Blige faces $3.4M federal tax lien in NJ

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Mary J. Blige and her husband have been hit with a $3.4 million tax lien in New Jersey.
Jerry Lewis repeats his distaste for female comics

CANNES, France — Ladies? Don't make him laugh.
Jerry Lewis repeats his distaste for female comics

CANNES, France — Ladies? Don't make him laugh.
87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case

CHICAGO — An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday, she lost.
New Victory Theater offers Bob Marley, Shakespeare

NEW YORK — A new musical featuring the songs of Bob Marley, the world premiere of William Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" by the innovative Fiasco Theater company and an Australian take on "Peter Pan" are among next season's offerings at The New Victory Theater.
Coen, Guirgis on tap at Atlantic Theater Company

NEW YORK — The world premiere of Ethan Coen's first full-length stage play, a revival of "The Threepenny Opera" and a new play by Stephen Adly Guirgis will highlight the Atlantic Theater Company's upcoming season.
Edward Hopper painting of NY island sells for $19M

NEW YORK — An Edward Hopper painting of New York City's Roosevelt Island has sold for just over $19 million at auction.
Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral

OGIDI, Nigeria — Writer Chinua Achebe shunned Nigeria's corrupt politicians and twice turned down national honors, never fearing to criticize those he felt ruined his country. On Thursday, however, the lawmakers and the country's elite came to praise him.
Payne back on the road with 'Nebraska' at Cannes

CANNES, France — Shooting the Midwest in monochrome came naturally for Alexander Payne in his father-son road trip "Nebraska."
Banned Iranian director Rasoulof coming to Cannes

CANNES, France — Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, whose movies are banned in his country and who has been sentenced to jail by the Islamic regime there, is coming to Cannes for a screening of his latest film, publicists for the movie said Thursday.
Rolling Stones exhibit opening in Cleveland

CLEVELAND — Over the years, curators at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum have occasionally had trouble coaxing reluctant stars to help put together major exhibitions. Not so with members of The Rolling Stones, who made time in their packed anniversary schedule to help.
Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral

OGIDI, Nigeria — Writer Chinua Achebe is being remembered in Nigeria as a fearless writer who bowed to no political pressure.