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Diane Keaton strikes talent-holding deal with HBO

HBO has struck a talent-holding deal with Manhattan star Diane Keaton with an eye toward coming up with new projects for the actress, HBO confirmed to TheWrap. With the deal in place, the cable channel currently has writers developing potential works for her.

America's Got Talent helps NBC win the ratings night

Fox's new antiques offering Buried Treasure had trouble rummaging for an audience with its premiere, while CBS' Big Brother and NBC's America's Got Talent tied for first place, according to preliminary numbers. NBC looks to have edged out the competition to win the night overall.

Vera Farmiga, younger sister take on Higher Ground

After Vera Farmiga was nominated for an Oscar for her performance opposite George Clooney in the 2009 film Up in the Air, the actress was offered the chance of a lifetime -- not just to act in a film, but to direct it as well.

TCW kept Gundlach in dark before termination

Trust Co of the West worked for months in secret to acquire an entire firm to replace its star bond fund manager Jeffrey Gundlach and his mortgage-backed securities department before terminating him, TCW's chief executive testified in court.

Sellers emerge ahead of Bernanke speech

Major stock averages fell on Thursday as traders were quick to shed positions ahead of a keenly awaited address by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Friday.

Jobless claims lifted by striking Verizon workers

Striking workers at Verizon Communications pushed up new U.S. jobless claims last week, but there was little evidence the recent stock market turmoil had spooked businesses enough for them to cut workers.

Wall St slides, triggered by German market's fall

U.S. stocks fell on Thursday after a sharp drop in European equities ignited by rumors of a short-selling ban in Germany swept away early euphoria from Warren Buffett's investment in Bank of America.

Gold falls $200 from Tuesday's record high

Gold tumbled nearly 3 percent on Thursday to more than $200 below Tuesday's record highs, as investors cashed in scorching gains in the precious metal after the CME Group hiked gold trading margins for a second time this month.

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