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Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand (42) drives on the Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince (R) during the third quarter of NBA basketball game action in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 13, 2011.

NBA Approves Sale of 76ers as Lockout Drags on

The sale of the Philadelphia 76ers to a group led by Apollo Global Management co-founder Josh Harris was approved by the National Basketball Association's (NBA) board of governors, the league said on Tuesday.

Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Are Minority Owners of Philadelphia 76ers

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith are among the new group of owners of the Philadelphia 76ers. The new CEO Adam Aron has already announced several changes to ticket pricing that will make it more affordable and a Web site has been launched for soliciting fans' feedback.
The vision of two legally blind women improved after receiving treatment using embryonic stem cells

A Bitter Pill to Swallow: EU Court Bans Patents on Embryonic Stem Cell Techniques

Europe's highest court has ruled that scientists can't patent embryonic stem cell techniques for research. Scientists call the move devastating, but Christian and moral rights groups hail it as a victory against the commercialization of the human body. The case was triggered when German Greenpeace charged Dr. Oliver Bruestle with violating public order and morality.
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Actor sues Hangover 2 makers saying they stole his life

Why anyone would publicly admit that The Hangover 2 was based on his own life is a mystery, but that's exactly what's happened in a lawsuit filed by an aspiring actor and filmmaker who claims the movie's makers lifted the plot from his life experiences.
IPhone 5 Release Date 2012: Why the New Smartphone’s Hardware Will Be Different From The IPad [SPECS]

The iPhone 5: Steve Jobs’ Curtain Call

Just days after the iPhone 4S becomes one of the fastest selling gadgets of all time, Apple fans begin to speculate about the iPhone 5, which allegedly was the last project that Steve Jobs was intimately involved in and may break iPhone 4S sales numbers.
Pedestrian walks past a painting, depicting Israeli soldier Shalit, hung outside a protest tent in Jerusalem

Israeli-Palestinian Prisoner Exchange Begins

A long-awaited prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas began before dawn Tuesday when the first of hundreds of Palestinian inmates were bused from their jails to border crossings where they will be swapped for captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.
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Selena Gomez Facing Death Threat, Seeks Restraining Order

Threats are nothing new to the teen sensation Selena Gomez. Ever since she and her boyfriend Justin Bieber decided to go public with their relationship, Gomez has dealt with numerous threats from Bieber's, mostly female, fans. However, this time it appears serious.
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Selena Gomez Gets Restraining Order Against Stalker: Death Threats Caused 'Extreme Fear'

Selena Gomez has been granted a temporary restraining order after a man with a history of mental illness, Thomas Brodniki, stalked the Disney star and made her the target of several death threats. This is the second time Gomez has been the target of such threats, after a series of photos last May with boyfriend Justin Bieber sparked a hate campaign by fans called The Beliebers.

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