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Harry Potter book with author notes sold for $228K

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

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

A first edition copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" that contains author J.K. Rowling's notes and original illustrations fetched 150,000 pounds ($228,000) at a London auction on Tuesday.

Sotheby's said the work, offered as part of a charity book sale jointly organized with the English PEN writers' association, was sold to an anonymous bidder by telephone.

ABC counting on story lines to sell Indy 500

Robust bunch of story lines counted on for ABC's expanded coverage to help sell Indy 500
Dave Skretta, The Associated Press

Television executives are hoping a robust bunch of story lines accompanying this year's Indianapolis 500 will help build interest in IndyCar beyond the signature race.

Rich Feinberg, ESPN's vice-president in charge of motorsports production, acknowledged Tuesday that IndyCar ratings have been "challenged in certain areas." But Feinberg says the best way for ABC-ESPN to help build the sport is through compelling story-telling.

Toby Keith says Oklahoma hometown is 'resilient'

Country star Toby Keith says tornado-ravaged Oklahoma hometown is 'resilient,' plans benefit
Chris Talbott, The Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tornadoes are a part of life in Moore, Oklahoma, something country star Toby Keith was reminded of when a deadly, devastating one levelled parts of his hometown on Monday.

"It's happened so many times through my life, I've been in so many," Keith said in a phone interview Tuesday. "During my life, probably on average every four or five years, you probably have one that's devastating. ... It affects you, somebody you know, every time."

Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival

At the Cannes Film Festival: Alex Baldwin arrives; Reeves goes behind the lens; Rai multitasks
The Associated Press

CANNES, France - Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival:

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BALDWIN, AN OCEAN AWAY FROM BROADWAY

Within hours of his last performance of "Orphans" on Broadway, Alec Baldwin was on a plane to Cannes.

Eminem's publisher sues Facebook over song usage

Eminem's song publisher sues Facebook, ad agency, saying they used tune without permission
The Associated Press

DETROIT - Eminem's song publisher is suing Facebook and an ad agency, saying they copied music from one of the rapper's songs.

Eight Mile Style filed a federal lawsuit in Detroit on Monday alleging that a 30-second Facebook ad broadcast online last month copied music from Eminem's 2000 song "Under the Influence."

The Detroit Free Press (http://on.freep.com/10LFB2N ) reports that the ad was featured in a webcast by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to announce Facebook Home, an interface for Android phones.

SAfrican court acquits brother of Oscar Pistorius

South Africa: Tears as court acquits Oscar Pistorius' brother in woman's death in accident
Michelle Faul, The Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG - One Pistorius brother is free of charges — acquitted Tuesday of culpable homicide in the death of a woman in a road accident. The famous younger brother, Olympian double-amputee Oscar Pistorius, still must face his day in court for shooting and killing his girlfriend.

Muppets creator's items head to NYC museum

Trove of Muppets creator Jim Henson's items headed for NYC's Museum of the Moving Image
The Associated Press

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

Muppet creator Jim Henson's family is donating about 400 puppets, costumes, props and other items to the Museum of the Moving Image.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was on hand for the announcement Tuesday.

The museum plans to build a new gallery to house the new contributions. The city is chipping in $2.75 million toward the $5 million project.

SAfrican court acquits brother of Oscar Pistorius

South Africa: Tears as court acquits Oscar Pistorius' brother in woman's death in accident
Michelle Faul, The Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG - One Pistorius brother is free of charges — acquitted Tuesday of culpable homicide in the death of a woman in a road accident. The famous younger brother, Olympian double-amputee Oscar Pistorius, still must face his day in court for shooting and killing his girlfriend.

Prince William joins father in conservation plea

Prince William joins Prince Charles to urge wildlife trade ban at London conference
The Associated Press

LONDON - Britain's Prince William has joined his father Prince Charles in urging global action to tackle the illegal poaching of wild animals.

William told a conservation conference at London's St. James's Palace that he is calling on his charity, the Royal Foundation, to engage young people in the cause.

The conference brings together policy makers and the private sector to develop solutions to stop the illegal trade in animal parts, including rhino horns and elephant tusks.

Publicist: Founding member of The Doors dies at 74

Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and founding member of rock group The Doors, dies at 74 from cancer
Chris Talbott And Hillel Italie, The Associated Press

Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's gloomy baritone and helped set the mood for some of rock's most enduring songs, has died. He was 74.

Manzarek died Monday in Rosenheim, Germany, surrounded by his family, said publicist Heidi Robinson-Fitzgerald. She said the musician's manager, Tom Vitorino, confirmed Manzarek died after being stricken with bile duct cancer.

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