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Oscars 2014: ’12 Years a Slave’ makes history
Steve McQueen’s slavery drama won for best picture, making it the first movie from a black director to win the prize in 86 years of the Oscars.
Academy honours Angelina Jolie for work with refugees
The Hollywood film industry has recognised Angelina Jolie with a humanitarian award for her work with refugees and advocating for human rights.
Emmy Awards: Gritty may prevail over glossy TV
"Breaking Bad" is the show to beat for the top honour – best drama series – at this weekend’s Emmys, which could make it a great year for gritty TV.
Gingrich restarts US campaign after ‘Newtiny’
Republican Newt Gingrich restarted his troubled run for the US presidency with an appeal on Sunday to Jewish voters in California.
California marijuana legalisation goes up in smoke
California voters rejected a ballot measure on Tuesday that would have made it the first US state to legalise marijuana for recreational use.