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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

February 2, 2010 - 5:56 am

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The science-fiction sensation "Avatar" and the war-on-terror thriller "The Hurt Locker" lead the Academy Awards with nine nominations each, including best picture and director for James Cameron and ex-wife Kathryn Bigelow.
Complete list of Oscar nominees

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By Melanie Lidman, Natalie Melzer and Wafaa Shurafa The Associated Press

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