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Stocks Move Higher on Home Building, Low Inflation

FINANCE | By Christina Rexrode | Tuesday Jun 18, 2013
U.S. stocks moved higher Tuesday, helped by news of a pickup in home building and low inflation. But the Federal Reserve loomed large, with investors trying to guess what the central bank will say about how long it plans to keep stimulus program in place.

Study Finds Housing Bias Against Same-Sex Couples

FINANCE | By Sam Hananel | Tuesday Jun 18, 2013
A new study finds that same-sex couples are treated less favorably than heterosexual couples when seeking information about rental housing advertised online.

Google Settles Suit, Clears Way for Stock Split

FINANCE | By Michael Liedtke | Tuesday Jun 18, 2013
Google has resolved a shareholder lawsuit blocking a long-delayed stock split, clearing the way for the Internet search leader to issue a new class of non-voting shares later this year.
New Toyota Corolla

Sporty New Corolla Aimed at Youthful Buyers

CORPORATE | By Tom Krisher | Tuesday Jun 18, 2013
Toyota is giving the Corolla a sportier look and more gadgets, a recognition by the world’s biggest automaker that the under-50 crowd wants more than just reliability in a compact car.
New Toyota Corolla

New Survey: YouTube Most Popular Brand Among LGBT Community

CORPORATE | By Jason St. Amand | Monday Jun 17, 2013
A new survey found that YouTube is the most popular brand among the LGBT community.

Apple Details Government Requests for Data

FINANCE | Monday Jun 17, 2013
Apple says it received between 4,000 and 5,000 requests from U.S. law enforcement for customer data for the six months ended in May.

GM Recalling 193,652 SUVs for Fire Risk

CORPORATE | Monday Jun 17, 2013
General Motors is recalling more than 193,652 SUVs from the 2006 and 2007 model years because a circuit board in the driver’s door could short and cause a fire.

Craft Beer Trend: What is Authentic?

CORPORATE | Monday Jun 17, 2013
Craft Beers made by small independent brewers are booming. Sam Calagione, CEO of Delaware’s Dogfish Head Brewery, discusses the trend with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
2013 Dodge Avenger Blacktop Edition

Dodge Avenger Undercuts Kia, Hyundai

CORPORATE | By Ann M. Job | Monday Jun 17, 2013
The 2013 mid-size sedan with the lowest starting price in the United States isn’t a Kia or Hyundai. It’s the Dodge Avenger, which has seats for five, a good-sized trunk and distinctive Dodge front styling - all for $20,390 including destination charge.
Gen. Keith B. Alexander, commander, U.S. Cyber Command and director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Mangled Facts, Secrecy Brew Confusion About NSA

Friday Jun 14, 2013
Americans trying to wrap their minds around two giant surveillance programs are confronted with a mishmash of leaks, changing claims and secrecy. Members of Congress complain that their constituents are baffled - and many lawmakers admit they are, too.

Gannett to Buy TV Station Owner Belo for $1.5B

CORPORATE | Friday Jun 14, 2013
Gannett Co., the publisher of USA Today, is buying TV station owner Belo Corp. for about $1.5 billion. If approved, the all-cash deal will make Gannett the fourth-largest broadcast group in the U.S.