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Charles Dickens, who was born 200 years ago this week, created some of the best-known and most loved figures in English literature, from Oliver Twist and David Copperfield to Pip, Miss Havisham and Magwitch.

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Orson Welles' 'Citizen Kane' Oscar brings $861,000updated: Wed Dec 21 2011 02:39:00

The Oscar given Orson Welles for "Citizen Kane" some 70 years ago sold for $861,542 in an online auction that ended Tuesday, a Los Angeles auction house said.

People.com: David Copperfield & Girlfriend Have Baby Girlupdated: Mon Aug 15 2011 16:30:00

The illusionist and his girlfriend Chloe Gosselin welcomed a girl, Sky, 16 months ago

I'm a celebrity, rent my island!updated: Mon Apr 18 2011 02:05:00

Looking for your own piece of paradise? When it comes to exclusivity, it's hard to beat vacationing on a private island.

How to answer 'tell me a little about yourself'updated: Wed Jan 26 2011 09:10:00

To a painter, an untouched canvas holds unlimited possibility for a bold new creation. But for each artist, the potential for something great is counterweighed by the potential for unparalleled failure.

Suit against David Copperfield droppedupdated: Wed Apr 21 2010 15:41:00

David Copperfield sees a lawsuit disappear, Kal Penn is mugged, and Melanie Griffith fights the monster of addiction.

People.com: Woman Drops Sexual Assault Suit Against David Copperfieldupdated: Wed Apr 21 2010 10:08:00

The beauty queen says Copperfield created insurmountable legal obstacles; the magician claims vindication

Authorities: David Copperfield's accuser charged with lying to policeupdated: Tue Jan 26 2010 22:40:00

A Seattle, Washington, woman who accused illusionist David Copperfield of sexually assaulting her more than two years ago has now been charged with prostitution and making a false accusation in another case, according to Copperfield's attorney and Washington state officials.

People.com: Rape Case Dropped Against David Copperfieldupdated: Wed Jan 13 2010 11:10:00

Federal prosecutors say there will be no criminal charges against the magician

People.com: David Copperfield Calls Sex Assault Suit 'Extortion'updated: Fri Aug 21 2009 06:48:00

A fashion model, 22, claims the magician "traumatized" her on his private island

'Half-Blood Prince' stars imagine post-Potter futureupdated: Wed Jul 15 2009 11:53:00

It's been eight years since Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint first hopped on the Hogwarts Express, and the three have done little else since.

People.com: David Copperfield Assistant Recovering From On-Stage Injuryupdated: Sat Dec 20 2008 14:08:00

The illusionist visits the man at the hospital and gives him a children's magic set

People.com: David Copperfield Trick Goes Wrong, Breaks Man's Armupdated: Fri Dec 19 2008 17:41:00

"This was a freak accident," a producer tells PEOPLE after the magician's employee is hospitalized

People.com: Promoters Sue David Copperfield for $5 Millionupdated: Wed Nov 07 2007 11:48:00

Did David Copperfield perform a vanishing act? Foreign promoters are suing the illusionist for nearly $5 million, claiming the embattled star skipped out on a planned Asian tour once word got out that he was under investigation for sexual misconduct.

Copperfield investigationupdated: Mon Oct 22 2007 10:17:00

The FBI investigates magician David Copperfield after allegations of sexual assault. CNN's Ted Rowlands reports.

People.com: Lawyer: David Copperfield a 'Complete Gentleman'updated: Sat Oct 20 2007 20:44:00

David Copperfield's lawyer strongly denied the magician committed sexual misconduct – a claim reportedly behind an FBI investigation.

People.com: David Copperfield Investigated for Sexual Misconductupdated: Sat Oct 20 2007 08:23:00

The FBI investigation of David Copperfield involves a sexual misconduct claim against the magician, a Las Vegas newspaper reported Friday.

Sources: Police look into sexual assault claim against Copperfieldupdated: Fri Oct 19 2007 23:57:00

Authorities are investigating a Seattle woman's allegation that she was sexually assaulted by illusionist David Copperfield, two law enforcement sources told CNN on Friday.

People.com: FBI Raids Magician David Copperfield's Warehouseupdated: Fri Oct 19 2007 15:03:00

Magician David Copperfield has been linked to an FBI investigation, authorities confirmed Thursday.

FBI searches Copperfield's warehouseupdated: Fri Oct 19 2007 11:43:00

FBI agents have raided a Las Vegas warehouse owned by illusionist David Copperfield, but just what led to the search is shrouded in mystery.

Quest for magicupdated: Mon Dec 11 2006 06:14:00

From the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas theatres, seeing is disbelieving this month as Richard goes on a Quest for magic.

Usher, Usher, Usher: The new 'King of Pop'?updated: Mon Nov 01 2004 10:02:00

With Michael Jackson entangled in a child molestation case and currently in a spat with rapper Eminem over an unflattering music video, the time may be ripe to anoint a new pop music king.

Fortune: The Productivity Miracle Is For Real Turn that frown upside down! This new-economy standby has survived the downturn.updated: Mon Mar 18 2002 00:01:00

The 1990s boom seems like an illusion, a flashy conjuring act with dot-coms, the Nasdaq, and the Internet that would do David Copperfield proud. But a peek behind the curtain now that the show's ov...

Fortune: S&L BAILOUT STALLS -- AND MORE WILL FAILupdated: Mon Jul 27 1992 00:01:00

In the four months since Congress decided not to extend funding for the S&L bailout, disposing of insolvent thrifts has ground to a costly standstill. This means the U.S. can't pay off depositors a...

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