GM hires marketing whiz who boosted Hyundai sales NEW YORK ? General Motors Co. has hired the marketing whiz who helped Hyundai nearly double its market share in the U.S
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Former Hyundai exec to head GM?s US marketing; led successful sales campaigns during recession
Arabs see opening for nuke-free Mideast UNITED NATIONS ? The world’s five recognized nuclear-weapons powers on Wednesday reaffirmed the goal of a Middle East free of nuclear weapons, a long-dormant Arab idea that’s come back to life at this month’s nonproliferation treaty conference. After 15 years of inaction, the United States appears ready to deal on the …
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At nuclear treaty review, Arabs see opening and US ready to deal on nuke-free Mideast
Legal status extended for Central Americans WASHINGTON ? The federal government has decided it will allow people from Nicaragua and Honduras to stay another 18 months in the U.S.
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Administration decides again Central Americans can?t go home; extends stay 18 more months
Key indicator rises 2.1 pct for Zumiez in April EVERETT, Wash. ? Teen apparel retailer Zumiez Inc
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Zumiez revenue at stores open at least a year rises 2.1 percent in April, missing estimates
Builder wants state to probe MGM Mirage nonpayment LAS VEGAS ? The primary contractor that built the $8.5 billion CityCenter complex on the Las Vegas Strip is asking Nevada’s governor to investigate why MGM Mirage hasn’t paid $490 million in construction bills.
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Summary Box: Analyzing the meaning of ‘cyberwar’ WORDS MATTER: Computer security analysts said at a conference this week that the term “cyberwar” is used so broadly that it makes it hard for nations to agree on how to best cooperate on Internet security.
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Summary Box: Some computer security experts question usefulness of talking about ?cyberwar?
Feds look at testing costs for small businesses WASHINGTON ? When Jill Chuckas turned her love of sewing into a baby crafts business, she never imagined she would become a target of a 2008 federal law aimed at getting the lead out of children’s toys. Chuckas, a mother of three, makes and sells baby bibs and fleece …
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CPSC moves to ease cost burden of lead testing for handmade toy, crafts businesses
Audit: Computer glitches to drive up census costs WASHINGTON ? Frequent outages in a Census Bureau computer system used to manage the 2010 count are driving up costs and put the accuracy at risk because of substantial overtime required to deal with the problem, a new audit says.
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Audit questions whether 2010 census can stick to $15 billion budget given computer problems
Transocean reports slide in 1Q net income NEW YORK ? Transocean Ltd., owner of the oil platform that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, said Wednesday its net income tumbled 28 percent in the first three months of the year. The company cited lower contract revenues for rigs that both drill in deeper waters and those that ….
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Owner of sunken Gulf rig says 1Q net income falls 28 percent as contract revenues fall
more images more images BARBADOS – Australia were rescued from a batting collapse by Michael Hussey before they beat Bangladesh by 27 runs in the last Group A match of the World Twenty20 here Wednesday. Bangladesh had pinned down Australia at 65 for six, before Hussey (47 not out) and Steven Smith (27) bailed the team out with … Read : Australia survive Bangladesh fright before romping home .
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Australia survive Bangladesh fright before romping home
more images more images NASA picks May 14 launch for Atlantis’ last flight CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. ? Space shuttle Atlantis is set to blast off on its final flight next week
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NASA picks May 14 launch date for shuttle Atlantis? last planned flight; 2 other missions left
FCC to impose some new regulations on broadband WASHINGTON ? Federal regulators plan to impose some additional rules on broadband providers to ensure the government has authority to move ahead with a sweeping plan to bring high-speed connections to all Americans. Regulators also want to ensure they have jurisdiction to impose so-called “network neutrality” rules requiring phone …
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Federal Communications Commission to impose some new regulations on broadband
Prudential Financial is back in the black in 1Q Prudential Financial Inc. said Wednesday it was profitable in the first quarter, reversing a year-ago loss, as the insurance and investment company was helped by gains in its annuity business as markets rebounded. The Newark, N.J.-based company posted net income from its financial services business of $536 million …
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Insurer Prudential returns to profitability in 1st quarter, helped by annuity business
Lottery officials wait for $266M winner to show up LOS ANGELES ? A Mega Millions ticket sold in California could be worth $266 million to the ticket holder
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Winning $266 million Mega Millions ticket sold at barbecue restaurant in Pico Rivera
Aceves, Yankees hang on to beat Orioles 7-5 NEW YORK ? Nick Johnson and Nick Swisher homered, Mark Teixeira hit a two-run double and New York’s depleted bullpen barely held on as the Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 on Wednesday to finish a three-game sweep. Missing closer Mariano Rivera, the New York relief corps nearly coughed …
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Yankees? depleted bullpen struggles, hangs on to finish sweep of Orioles with 7-5 win
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more images more images more images more images Panel faults Obama on arms reduction treaty WASHINGTON ? A panel of arms experts critical of the Obama administration claimed Wednesday that Russia bested the United States in a new treaty designed to reduce the two countries’ arsenals of long-range nuclear weapons.
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Critics say Russia trumped US in pact on strategic weapons
more images more images more images more images more images more images more images more images Axelrod: Stevens’ legacy influencing Obama’s pick WASHINGTON ? President Barack Obama will choose a Supreme Court nominee he thinks can provide the “spark and leadership” of retiring Justice John Paul Stevens, the lion of the court’s liberals and a respected, persuasive force for decades, one of Obama’s chief …
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Axelrod: Obama wants Supreme Court nominee who will provide ?spark? like John Paul Stevens has
Cabrera’s homer in 10th beats Mets 5-4 CINCINNATI ? Orlando Cabrera led off the 10th inning with a home run just inside the left-field foul pole on Wednesday, sending the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets in a series full of all-or-nothing swings
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Cabrera?s homer in 10th sends Reds over Mets 5-4 in series full of solo shots