Business Stories from February 20, 2012 (Change date)
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Chicago News Cooperative to suspend operationsFeb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - The editor of a Chicago-based news cooperative that has provided content to the New York Times over the last 2½ years says it will suspend operations. Chicago News Coope...
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US stock futures higher after Greek bailout dealFeb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures were higher Tuesday after Europe finally put together a bailout for Greece. Strong earnings reports from some key U.S. retailers also helpe...
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Yelp, Facebook ipos poised to bolster ‘Paypal Mafia’ fortunesFeb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - The fortunes of the so-called PayPal Mafia are poised to grow. Jeremy Stoppelman and Max Levchin own about $200 million in Yelp Inc. shares heading into the company’s in...
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Comcast to start new minority-owned cable channelsFeb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — Comcast will launch four minority-owned networks on its cable-TV systems in the next two years, including channels spearheaded by music mogul Sean “P. Diddy” ...
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Paramount pictures sues Mario Puzo estate over Godfather trilogyFeb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - Paramount Pictures Corp. sued Anthony Puzo, the executor of the estate of author Mario Puzo, in a copyright action intended to “protect the integrity and reputation of T...
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Canada retail sales decline on reduced holiday shoppingFeb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - Canadian retail sales fell for the time in five months in December on reduced holiday spending at department and electronics shops. Retail sales decreased 0.2 percent to...
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Wisconsin Assembly votes to end workplace discrimination awardsFeb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - MADISON, Wis. — The state Assembly has passed a bill that would put an end to punitive and compensatory damages for workplace discrimination. Under current state law, a ...
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Historic Geneva gas station could be demolishedFeb 20, 2012 10:00 pm - The owner of a historically significant former service station in Geneva wants to demolish the building, to make way for a bank drive-through. St. Charles Bank and Trust...
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Aurora dancer helps kids, even those who cannot payFeb 20, 2012 5:00 am - Lynn Kuti of Aurora has studied ballet and dance under masters from the Russian Ballet, the Joffrey Ballet, and even the June Taylor Dancers, but her passion focuses...
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