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Amazon Ends Affiliate Relationships in California

Amazon has ended affiliate relationships in California over a new state law requiring online retailers to collect sales tax there.

NY court hands Argentina setback over bond default

Argentina suffered a setback over its $100 billion debt default in 2002 when New York's highest court said the country should keep paying interest on some bonds even after they mature or investors demand their principal back early.

Thirty months in prison for lawyer in Galleon case

Arthur Cutillo, a former lawyer with the well-known Ropes & Gray law firm who admitted leaking corporate secrets in exchange for $32,500 in cash, was sentenced on Thursday to 2-1/2 years in prison for his part in a sweeping insider trading case.

Court set to approve DBSD's $1.4 billion sale to Dish

A U.S. bankruptcy judge is prepared to approve a plan to bring DBSD North America out of bankruptcy by selling the telecommunications company to Dish Network Corp for about $1.4 billion.

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U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.

Senate Republican Invites Obama to GOP Lunch; President Declines

In an attempt to put it all on the table, the U.S. Senate's top Republican invited President Obama to a GOP lunch at the Capitol to discuss the ongoing dispute over the debt ceiling and related issues, but the White House on Thursday declined the invitation.

Analyst: Ford Gaining Marketshare

An analyst says Ford had an impressive sales month in June. The auto industry will report its numbers Friday. Ford's stock climbed as much as 4 percent on the news.

Prince William and Kate Middleton Draw Huge Crowds in Canada

Will and Kate, or the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, arrived in Canada today for the first leg of their North American tour.

The Crumbs cupcake trade: boom or bubble?

Investors in Nasdaq newcomer Crumbs hope to cash in on the cupcake craze.

Kate Middleton is all smiles upon North American landing [Lasted photos]

Kate Middleton and Prince William have landed in Canada.

Senate Confirms Petraeus as CIA director

The Senate voted unanimously 94-0 to confirm General David Petraeus, the top American commander in Afghanistan to be the new director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

Auto retail sales slowed in late June: J.D. Power

New-car retail sales in the U.S. market cooled in the third week of June from the stronger pace of the first two weeks, a top industry consulting firm said on Thursday.

Midwest business barometer jumps in June

Business activity in the U.S. Midwest grew more than expected this month, helped by a jump in new orders, a report showed on Thursday.

All eyes on D.Boerse as latest exchange merger fails

The London Stock Exchange's aborted bid for Canada's TMX Group has raised the tally of failed cross-border exchange deals to three in four as the sector faces an uphill battle to secure longed-for consolidation.

Mark Halperin talks tough on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' show

Mark Halperin calls Obama kind of a d***, suspended - Did MSNBC do right? (PHOTOS + VIDEO)

MSNBC's senior political analyst Mark Halperin was suspended early on Thursday morning after he called U.S. President Barack Obama kind of a d*** on the network's Morning Joe show but did MSNBC do the right thing in suspending Haplerin indefinitely?

Wall Street up as S&P 500 tops 50-day moving average

Wall Street rose for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday in an end-of-quarter rally that was boosted by a surprisingly strong economic report covering the U.S. Midwest.

China Blocks Google+ as Fear of Social Networks Persists

China quickly blocked Google's newest offering Google+, a service that promises a better social networking experience than Facebook's. The Google+ service was not available to Chinese users, New York's Daily News said, citing sources.

Analysis: Risks may staunch emerging bond issue flood

Emerging market debt issuance has soared in the first six months of 2011, driven by heavy corporate bond volumes and flying in the face of debt problems in the developed world, but risk aversion may erode demand in the second half.

Stephen Colbert Super PAC Approved by FEC

Stephen Colbert has won the right to use his television program to raise money for a Political Action Committee, a development that vindicates his satirical campaign but could have large implications for campaign finance reform.

Calling all Shark Enthusiasts! Scientists Need Help Finding Basking Sharks

It may be hard to believe, but scientists are asking for the public’s help in finding one of the largest fish in the ocean.

Delta will decide on plane order by year-end

Delta Air Lines Inc will make a decision on buying planes by the end of the year, its chief executive said on Thursday.

Obama to do Twitter session on economy on July 6

President Barack Obama will hold a town hall meeting on the U.S. economy and jobs on July 6, the White House said on Thursday, but it will be in the virtual world of Twitter, not a brick and mortar building.

Outgoing Gates Says Military Spending Not to Blame for Deficit

On his last day as U.S. Defense Secretary, Robert Gates said that defense spending is not the cause of a soaring budget deficit and warned against disastrous cuts.

Analysis: H2 risks may staunch emerging bond issue flood

Amazon protests California Web-sales tax plan

Amazon.com Inc warned its 10,000-plus California sales affiliates on Wednesday that it may be forced to sever ties with them should the state begin taxing their online sales.

Apple boss' bio-book renamed ‘Steve Jobs’

How Apple's Stock Can Get Back on Track

Apple's stock is having a hard time in 2011. Here's what it will take to get Apple's stock price moving again.

Germans fear cyber-crime as digital blackmail grows

Germans are increasingly afraid of becoming the target of cyber-criminals, with 85 percent fearing thieves will steal their credit card data or gain online access to bank accounts.

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