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Microsoft Adding 75 Retail Stores in U.S.

Microsoft abandoned the retail store strategy in 2001, but after Apple's success with retail stores, Microsoft plans to aggressively expand, adding 75 retail stores in the U.S. in two to three years.

Democrat Janice Hahn Wins House Seat

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Democrat Janice Hahn defeated Republican Craig Huey Tuesday in a congressional election for the California House seat, according to unofficial results showing Hahn's votes of 54.6% to 45.4%.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Comes Back to Action

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is back. Not as a governor or unfaithful husband but in the role of a border-town sheriff as he takes his place back on the silver screen in a major Liongate's film: The Last Stand.
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Netflix Price Increase: 5 Reasons to Buy the Stock

Netflix is taking heat over its 60 percent price increase for unlimited video streaming and DVD by mail option. But for shareholders, that's good news. Here are other reasons bulls might want to take a look at Netflix's stock.
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Woman Cuts Off Husband’s Penis, Grinds it in Garbage Disposal

The woman who cut off her husband's penis was arrested in California and could serve life in prison for allegedly drugging her husband after throwing the severed genital in a garbage disposal, authorities say. The 51-year-old victim is recovering after successful emergency surgery.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William's Royal California Tour: The Highlights [PICTURES]

The Royal Couple won the hearts A-list celebrities, dignitaries, and children as they topped off their North American tour with three days in California.Americans had been anxiously anticipating the trip, and the couple's every move - and wardrobe change - was monitored by the media.The couple is back in England now, ready to settle in to some quiet time and enjoy being newlyweds.The past few months have been a whirlwind, an insider told the Daily Mail, and she [Kate...
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Will ‘South California’ Become the 51st State?

If Republican Jeff Stone has anything to do with it, that's exactly what will happen. Stone has asked fellow members of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to support a motion to bring together officials from 13 counties to discuss the idea.
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Amazon seeks ballot measure to undo California tax

Amazon.com Inc has taken the first step toward asking California voters to repeal a new law requiring websites that forward shoppers to it to collect sales tax, a spokeswoman for the state's attorney general said on Monday.
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Scorcher! Several States See Record Heat in June

The U.S. registered its 19th driest and 26th warmest June on record, according to scientists at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration's National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C.

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