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Some cities asking Occupy protesters to clear out
Nov 11, 2011
The mayor of Portland, Ore., is giving demonstrators until midnight Saturday. Oakland's police union wants protesters out too. But organized labor's building inroads.
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Shareholders could loosen Murdoch's grip on News Corp.
Oct 21, 2011
A group of dissident investors will be putting Rupert Murdoch in the crosshairs at the company's annual shareholder meeting.
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News Corp. on the grill
Oct 21, 2011
Rupert Murdoch faces shareholders at today's annual meeting in Los Angeles
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Massachusetts abolishes lifetime alimony in most cases
Sep 30, 2011
The tough economy has forced lawmakers to reform antiquated rules. In Massachusetts, that means cutting out lifetime payments to former spouses.
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Gay servicemembers demand greater equality
Sep 30, 2011
Gay men and women can now openly serve in the military. But they say there is still a large gap between the benefits gay and straight servicemembers receive.
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Shipping company causes dispute on high seas
Aug 31, 2011
Cosco, one of the world's largest shipping companies, is refusing to pay for some ships that it chartered long-term in 2008. Ship owners are threatening to battle back.
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White House says removing redundant regulations will grow jobs
Aug 23, 2011
The White House reveals a plan to remove business regulations -- from duplicate gas pump rules to a streamlined environmental filing system. Officials hope it will save businesses money, and eventually urge on hiring.
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These are the droids you are looking for
Jul 27, 2011
If you've been waiting for just the right time to buy an official Stormtrooper costume, get ready. A UK court just ruled against Lucasfilm, which...
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Rupert Murdoch loses BSkyB bid, may lose more
Jul 13, 2011
News Corp. abandons plans to get full ownership of the profitable British network BSkyB. Can Rupert Murdoch bounce back?
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