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San Diego -- Comic book collector Shel Dorf, who organized the first Comic-Con convention in San Diego, has died at the age of 76, his brother said.

Los Angeles -- Nick Counter, retired president of the U.S. Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, has died, his family confirmed Friday. He was 69.

Berkeley -- An exploding star known as SN2002bj could be a new class of supernova that resulted in a true thermonuclear explosion, a California researcher said.

Los Angeles -- Despite their long fangs, male saber-toothed tigers may have been less aggressive than other big cats of their time, researchers in California said.

London -- Elton John's spokesman said the British pop star has been discharged from the London hospital where he has been treated for the flu and E.coli infection.

Hollywood -- Hollywood's Paramount Pictures said it will thank the fans who made its low-budget "Paranormal Activity" a hit by noting their names on the DVD of the movie.

New York -- Barbara Walters is to sit down with 2008 U.S. vice presidential candidate and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for a multi-part series of interviews, ABC said.

Los Angeles -- U.S. comedian and television personality Kathy Griffin has been tapped to serve as host of "Let's Dance," a new comedic dance program, ABC said.

Los Angeles -- Jenna Bush Hager interviewed her mother, former U.S. first lady Laura Bush, for a segment on Wednesday's edition of "The Jay Leno Show."

Northfield -- U.S. food giant Kraft said it would continue to pursue Cadbury, and called for a "disciplined approach" in its quest for the chocolate maker.