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Exec at NY trial: Apple didn't fix e-book prices
A top Apple Inc. executive described as Steve Jobs' right-hand man took the witness stand at a Manhattan price-fixing trial and denied scheming with major book publishers to drive up the cost of electronic books. Eddy Cue was questioned about meetings he had in 2009 with chief executives of publishing ...
Aberdeen keeping 'Come as you are' welcome sign
After hearing from fans of Kurt Cobain and Nirvana, the Washington state city of Aberdeen is keeping the words "Come as you are" on a welcome sign. KBKW and KXRO report Mayor Bill Simpson announced at Wednesday night's City Council meeting that the sign will stay. The mayor received more ...
Women's College World Series postponed by weather
The NCAA postponed Friday night's games at the Women's College World Series until Saturday after severe weather in the Oklahoma City area. The new schedule calls for Tennessee to play Washington, followed by the second winners' bracket game between top-seeded Oklahoma and rival Texas. On Saturday night, there will be ...
Amazon to make 2 original comedies, 3 kids shows
Amazon.com Inc. said Wednesday that it will produce a pair of new comedy shows and three new kids shows for viewing on its video streaming service, capping a one-of-a-kind experiment that gave viewers a say in the selections. The five shows were culled from 14 pilots that were put up ...
Wash. bridge collapses; people, vehicles in water
The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water. Trooper Mark Francis said the four-lane bridge collapsed about 7 p.m. Francis says he has no idea how many people are in the water or whether there are any ...
Microsoft touts Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment
Microsoft thinks it has the one. The company unveiled the Xbox One, an entertainment console that wants to be the one system households will need for games, television, movies, sports and other entertainment. It will go on sale later this year, for an undisclosed price. For the past two years, ...
Washington Landslide Threatens Dozens of Homes
Dozens of residents of a hillside overlooking scenic Puget Sound have evacuated their homes after a landslide occurred early Wednesday on Whidbey Island, about 50 miles north of Seattle. (March 27)
Army: Possible problems with one in four Arlington graves
About one in four grave sites at Arlington National Cemetery could be plagued with problems -- according to Army estimates.
Senate approves $662 billion defense bill
Ignoring a presidential veto threat, the Democratic-controlled Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a massive, $662 billion defense bill that would require the military to hold suspected terrorists linked to al-Qaida or its affiliates, even those captured on U.S. soil. The vote was 93-7 for the bill authorizing money for military ...
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