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The end of high-top sneakers?
May 19, 2010
Game one of the Western Conference Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers went to the Lakers. The series features two of the...
Illegal crossings on the rise in Arizona?
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Lilly Fowler
May 18, 2010
The AP is reporting that "new U.S. Border Patrol statistics show arrests on the Arizona border were up 6 percent -- by about 10,000 -- from Octob...
The top 15 companies in layoffs
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Lilly Fowler
May 18, 2010
CNNMoney has the top 15 list for companies who shed the greatest number of jobs. Number one? Citigroup. According to the site, Citigroup laid off...
Report: Video, social media sites used to market alcohol to youth
May 18, 2010
When Smirnoff released its Raw Tea line, it promoted the alcoholic beverages with a viral video advertising campaign based on the musical...
YouTube turns 5
May 18, 2010
YouTube celebrated its fifth birthday on Sunday. And with 2 million people viewing videos on the site daily, it doesn't show any signs of slowing...
Real reason behind consumer spending rise?
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Lilly Fowler
May 17, 2010
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that those who are feeling optimistic about the economy given the uptick in consumer spending should, perhaps,...
GM posts $865-million first quarter profit
May 17, 2010
If you're a taxpayer, you own a piece of General Motors. And, well, congratulations!...
For public good, not for profit.
Will new Heinz ketchup formula have you seeing red?
May 17, 2010
This summer, while you pour some Heinz ketchup over your fries, you might find that it tastes a little funny....
Sheep-savvy thief steals U.K. herd worth up to 25,000 pounds
May 14, 2010
A flock of 271 sheep was stolen yesterday from a farmer in Ramsbottom, Bury, U.K., a town about 15 miles north of Manchester. Sheep thefts are not...
Law & Order may not break 20-season record
May 14, 2010
According to some TV blogs, Law & Order has been on risky ratings ground for awhile. The 20-year series holds a tie with Gunsmoke as the...