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Baseball Owners Extend Selig's Contract
via WSJ.com: What's News US by (author unknown) on January 18, 2008
Bud Selig was given a three-year extension as Major League Baseball commissioner through the 2012 season.
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HBO Tests New Online-Video Service
via WSJ.com: What's News US by (author unknown) on January 21, 2008
HBO is testing a new online-video service that would let its subscribers watch the pay-cable network's shows on their computers -- or download them to watch on the road.
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Wii's Magic Boosts Nintendo Results
via WSJ.com: What's News US by (author unknown) on January 24, 2008
Nintendo's net profit for the nine-month period through December nearly doubled as consumers snapped up its Wii videogame console and Nintendo DS portable game device.
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WSJ.com to Remain a Pay Site
via WSJ.com: What's News US by (author unknown) on January 25, 2008
The Wall Street Journal's Web site will remain a subscription-based site for a signification portion of its content, News Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch said.
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E*Trade Tries a Super Bowl II
via WSJ.com: What's News US by (author unknown) on January 30, 2008
E*Trade plans to spend up to $4 million for two ads airing during the Super Bowl in a push to restore the company's image.
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Anheuser-Busch Dances With InBev
via WSJ.com: What's News US by (author unknown) on February 01, 2008
Beer giants Carlsberg and Heineken last week finally talked Scottish & Newcastle into selling itself in a $15.4 billion deal. Now other titans in the fast-consolidating brewing industry may be looking for partners.
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With Starbucks, Investors Need Patience
via WSJ.com: What's News US by (author unknown) on February 03, 2008
Investors looking to cash in on a turnaround at Starbucks shouldn't expect results soon. Wall Street cheered the return of coffee pioneer Howard Schultz as chief executive, but investors looking for a bargain should proceed gingerly.
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Rice Makes Visit to Afghanistan
via WSJ.com: What's News US by (author unknown) on February 07, 2008
Rice made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan with Britain's foreign secretary to show support for Afghan officials while prodding them for cooperation in the war against Islamic militants.
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Six Detainees to Face 9/11 Charges
via WSJ.com: What's News US by (author unknown) on February 09, 2008
Charges could be filed as early as next week against six Guantanamo detainees for alleged involvement in the Sept. 11 attacks.
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G7 Finance Chiefs: Growth 'to Slow'
via WSJ.com: What's News US by (author unknown) on February 09, 2008
G7 finance chiefs said they would take suitable steps to combat a worsening global economic slowdown, but stopped short of offering specific remedies.
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