After Jackson declared that he had no interest in directing five movies set in Middle Earth, del Toro was named his successor.

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In the international categories, the Black Keys won best group, Frank Ocean was named best male and Lana Del Rey picked up best female.

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In the other major awards, Vicente del Bosque was named men's coach of the year for leading Spain to its second straight Euro title and Miroslav Stoch's stunning volley for Fenerbahce won the Puskas award for goal of 2012.

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Pet-food companies named in the list of complaints maintained by the FDA include Milo's Kitchen, a division of Del Monte Foods Co.

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