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Apple plans iPad event on Oct. 16
Apple plans iPad event on Oct. 16

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) ― On the heels of a major launch of large-screen iPhones, Apple has scheduled an Oct. 16 event to update its iPad line, technology news …

EU clears Facebook’s $19b buyout of WhatsApp
EU clears Facebook’s $19b buyout of WhatsApp

BRUSSELS (AFP) ― European Union regulators on Friday cleared the buyout of the WhatsApp mobile messaging service by Facebook, despite opposition by telecom …

Social networks make push as shopping destinations
Social networks make push as shopping destinations

WASHINGTON (AFP) ― They’re not just for sharing anymore: Facebook and Twitter are now looking to play a bigger role in shopping. Both major social networks …

GM recalls over 60,000 Cadillac, Pontiac sedans

DETROIT (AP) ― General Motors is recalling more than 60,000 vehicles in North America, the latest round of recalls this year for the automaker. The company …

Why does Bernanke want a mortgage? Low interest rates and tax breaks
Why does Bernanke want a mortgage? Low interest rates and tax breaks

Ben Bernanke says he can’t refinance his house. With his book advance and speaking fees, why does the former Federal Reserve chairman even want a mortgage? …

U.S. states probe JPMorgan data theft

NEW YORK (AFP) ― U.S. states are investigating a cyberattack against JPMorgan Chase that stole customer information, it emerged Friday, a day after the big …

Hong Kong protests see ‘blue ribbon’ backlash

 Pro-democracy groups in Hong Kong have made yellow ribbons a symbol of their movement — but as part of a backlash against the protesters a new …

Hong Kong police arrest 19 in protest clash

HONG KONG (AP) _ Friction between pro-democracy protesters and opponents of their weeklong occupation of major Hong Kong streets persisted Saturday as police …

UN condemns beheading as ‘heinous and cowardly’

UNITED NATIONS (AP) _ The U.N. Security Council late Friday sharply condemned a new video that purports to show an Islamic State group fighter beheading …

Australia asks S. Korea to quickly ratify free trade agreement

Australia’s trade and investment minister asked South Korea to quickly ratify a free trade deal, a Seoul official said Friday. Australia’s Trade …

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