All Stories from June 16, 2013 (Change date)
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E3 launches the future of video games with a bangJun 16, 2013 6:29 am - LOS ANGELES — Since the first battles over “Pong” machines in local arcades four decades ago, video gamers have loved good competition. And this year’s Electronic Entert...
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Russian tycoon wants to move minds to machinesJun 16, 2013 6:19 am - NEW YORK — Can the City That Never Sleeps become the City That Never Dies? A Russian multimillionaire thinks so. Dmitry Itskov gathered some of humanity’s best brains — ...
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Smart Spending: Beach reading stock-up tipsJun 16, 2013 6:18 am - NEW YORK — Summer is around the corner, and it’s time to stock up on all your summer beach reads. But with the expense that it takes to pay for the vacation itself, no o...
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Breast implants to get insurance coverage in JapanJun 16, 2013 6:17 am - TOKYO — Breast implants used in reconstruction treatment after a cancer operation will be covered by medical insurance starting next month, a health ministry panel decid...
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Taking the high roadJun 16, 2013 6:14 am - Q. My youngest sister is getting married in a few weeks. She’s the only child from my dad’s second marriage and the age difference between us is nearly two decades. I ha...
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Amazon expands grocery delivery to LAJun 16, 2013 6:13 am - Amazon.com says it has expanded its grocery delivery service to Los Angeles and may add more markets in the future. The online retail giant has been testing Amazonfresh...
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Want more time off? Some employers let you buy itJun 16, 2013 6:08 am - WASHINGTON — Want more time off work to hang out at the beach? Need a little cash and have vacation days to spare? Some companies allow their workers to buy and sell vac...
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Morris the cat runs for mayor of Mexican cityJun 16, 2013 6:01 am - MEXICO CITY — This mayoral hopeful in Mexico promises to eat, sleep most of the day and donate his leftover litter to fill potholes. Morris, a black-and-white kitten wi...
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Lego faces have gotten angrier, study saysJun 16, 2013 6:01 am - Legos haven’t just become astronomically expensive in the past 35 years. According to a new study from researchers in New Zealand, the popular kids’ toys have also devel...
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Sunday picks: It's all about dear old Dad todayJun 16, 2013 6:00 am - Payback time Celebrity wrestlers like CM Punk and John Cena are on the bill for the special Sunday bout called WWE Payback at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim ...