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Investigations are underway as over four retail shops, in the southern Chinese city of Kunming, were discovered to be posing as fake Apple stores. Customers and even staff were fooled by the Apple products, whether they were real or selling fakes counterfeit versions. The store itself has been impressive in terms of decorating and matching furniture to legitimate Apple stores.
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McDonald's is on a roll, increasing second quarter profits in a lackluster market. The company has fared well with success from its McCafe beverages and other menu enhancements, but the additions can be complicated in a fast food restaurant. How McDonald's handles continued menu enhancements will determine the company's success from this point going forward.
Two New Suspects in SF Giants Fan Assault; Initial Suspect was Wrong Man
Los Angeles prosecutors on Friday charged two suspects in the beating of a San Francisco Giants fan at Dodgers Stadium while also admitting their first suspect was the wrong person.
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Serial Killer Anthony Sowell Convicted of the Murder of 11 Women
Anthony Sowell, an Ohio sex offender, was convicted of the murder of 11 women on Friday. The 11 murdered women were reported missing beginning 2007, and were later found in the backyard of Sowell's home.
Can Microsoft Survive the PC Slowdown?
Microsoft beat Q4 earnings expectations on Thursday with most business units driving double digit growth, but its flagship Windows arm continues to be burdened by sluggish PC growth.
Borders Closing: Why the Bookstore Chain Failed
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Borders' Liquidation Official; Books-A-Million to Take Up to 35 Stores
Borders is officially liquidated, though Books-A-Million will buy up to 35 stores. Borders will begin closing stores as early as Friday.
Borders' Going-Out-Business Sale: Up to 40 Percent Off as Stores Close
Borders began its going-out-of-business sale Friday, offering discounts of up to 40 percent off on books and other gift merchandise. The company is liquidating, ending its run at America's second-largest bookstore chain.
Oopsie! Forklift Spills More than $1 Million of Wine
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Maker of Penis-Enlargement Pill 'ExtenZe' Forced to Settle Lawsuit
The maker of ExtenZe, known for its late-night penis-enlargement commercials, has agreed to pay $1.75 million in penalties to settle an unfair business settlement.
Did James Murdoch Know about 'For Neville' Email?
The News of the World scandal is creating diverging accounts of who knew what when it came to media executive James Murdoch's recent testimony about a phone hacking before a parliamentary panel in London.
GE's Immelt Overcoming Welch's Legacy
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A Startup No More: Google Shuts Labs to 'Prioritize'
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Quiznos' Downfall: Company Never Differentiated
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Books-a-Million Makes Last-Minute Offer for 30 Borders Stores
Calling it a bittersweet day, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Martin Glenn announced today before a packed courtroom during proceedings involving Borders' liquidation some stores may be spared through a sale to Books-a-Million.
Apple's Competitive Advantage: Multiple Products That Integrate as One
Apple's competitive advantage is growing in the smartphone, tablet and personal computer categories. The company's strength is product, including the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. But it's the advantage of the three combined that's pushing Apple to marketshare dominance.
Brooklyn Boy's Autopsy Results, More Surveillance Footage Fill in Some Gaps in Levi Aron Confession
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Georgia Execution Postponed, Giving Inmate One More Day of Life
The Georgia execution of Andrew DeYoung, 37, that was to take place Wednesday night at 7p.m. was delayed 24.
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Apple's Cash Hoard: Keeping the Powder Dry, says CEO Jobs
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MetLife May Sell Bank Operations
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Wells Fargo Paying $85 Million Fine for Mortgage Abuses
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Morgan Stanley Beats Street Estimates; Still Posts Loss
Morgan Stanley beat Wall Street's estimates, but the company still reported a quarterly loss Thursday before the opening bell. Morgan Stanley's bright spot was an increase in trading revenue.
Intel Cuts PC Outlook: What Does it Mean for HP, Dell?
Intel slashed its 2011 PC growth forecast to a range of 8 percent to 10 percent, a move many analysts had expected from the chip giant as tablets are cannibalizing PC demand.
Who is 'Arab Slayer' Mark Stroman?
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