Business Stories from June 11, 2014 (Change date)
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USDA: Drought cuts wheat crop; corn, soybeans goodJun 11, 2014 1:01 am - The nation's wheat crop is smaller than earlier was predicted due to drought, but corn and soybean crop expectations have changed little in the last month, the U.S. Depa...
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Cheese world fears crackdown on wood boardsJun 11, 2014 1:01 am - Aging cheese on wood boards is a common practice among artisan cheesemakers at home and overseas. Now, some in the industry are worried regulators may crack down on it. ...
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Fight rages over definition of Tennessee whiskeyJun 11, 2014 1:01 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. - To many, Tennessee means whiskey. But inside the state, the question is: What does Tennessee whiskey mean? A battle between two worldwide liquor comp...
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Brazil, other markets are no longer 'Fragile Five'Jun 11, 2014 1:01 am - NEW YORK - Soccer fans will focus on Brazil and the start of the World Cup Thursday, but investors have been entranced by that nation's stock market for months. Brazil ...
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All right on the night? World Cup stadium a worryJun 11, 2014 1:01 am - SAO PAULO - The biggest question for Thursday's opening match of the World Cup isn't whether host Brazil can beat Croatia but how the unfinished and troublesome Itaquera...
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Google buying satellite company Skybox for $500 millionJun 11, 2014 1:01 am - Google Inc. said it's acquiring satellite company Skybox Imaging Inc. for $500 million as it works to bolster its mapping services and improve Internet access. The all-...
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GM CEO Barra, chief investigator to testifyJun 11, 2014 1:01 am - WASHINGTON - General Motors CEO Mary Barra will be back in front of Congress next week to be questioned further about how GM allowed a deadly defect in an ignition switc...
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Company denies it's blocking Illinois rail dealJun 11, 2014 1:01 am - Canadian National Railway Co. says it's willing to resume negotiations with Illinois on using its track to restore passenger service between Chicago and Dubuque, Iowa. L...
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Despite more leaks and teases, E3 still surprisesJun 11, 2014 1:01 am - LOS ANGELES - The jaws aren't dropping at E3. Traditionally, the Electronic Entertainment Expo is the place where video game publishers reveal their biggest and boldest ...
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Alibaba's U.S. debut to showcase small businessJun 11, 2014 1:01 am - China's largest e-commerce company is making its first appearance in the U.S. with the debut of 11Main.com, an invite-only online marketplace that showcases small busine...