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News Corp Reaches More Phone Hacking Settlements

A further 15 politicians, sportsmen and celebrities reached settlements with the British newspaper arm of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp on Wednesday over a phone hacking scandal that has rocked his global media empire.

Japan firms talk on system chip tie in reform drive: sources

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Renesas Electronics and two other big Japanese chip makers are in talks to combine their struggling system chip operations in a government-backed deal, sources said, as pressure mounts for drastic reforms to confront stiff global competition.
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Chris Brown returns to Grammys; Rihanna also to perform

Chris Brown will perform at this Sunday's Grammy Awards for the first time since beating his then girlfriend Rihanna in 2009 on the eve of the music industry's biggest night, which threatened to derail his music career.
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Wall Street Closes Lower After String of Gains

Stocks closed slightly lower on Monday as lingering questions about Europe's debt crisis and corporate earnings overshadowed growing optimism about economic growth after a five-week rally.
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401k Fees Disclosure Rule May Spur Additional Creative Charges

A new regulatory measure governing America's most popular retirement vehicle aims to help workers save on fees as they build nest eggs but many experts worry the rule, requiring 401(k) plan providers to disclose hidden costs, could result in new charges.
Former Olympus CEO Michael Woodford speaks to a reporter from inside a van as he leaves a news conference in Tokyo

Olympus ex-CEO Woodford Sees More Revelations

Official investigations into a massive fraud at Japan's Olympus Corp are highly likely to lead to further revelations on the scandal soon, according to the firm's former chief executive, Michael Woodford, who blew the whistle on the affair.
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Harmony Gold Cuts Full-Year Production Target

Harmony Gold, South Africa's third-largest bullion miner, cut its full-year production target by 13 percent on Monday, as safety stoppages threatened to crimp a surge in profit from record gold prices.
Former Olympus CEO Michael Woodford speaks to a reporter from inside a van as he leaves a news conference in Tokyo

Woodford Predicts More Revelations About Olympus

Official investigations into a massive fraud at Japan's Olympus Corp are highly likely to lead to further revelations on the scandal soon, according to the firm's former chief executive, Michael Woodford, who blew the whistle on the affair.
Super Bowl 2012: Best Excuses to Call Out of Work on Super Bowl Monday Holiday

Super Bowl 2012: Best Excuses to Call Off Work on Super Bowl Monday

After pints of beer, pounds of chicken wings, and hours spent hollering for your favorite team, the temptation to take off for Super Bowl Monday is only natural. The day following the annual national sports phenomenon, which some arguably consider a holiday, may be known as the worst “case of the Mondays.” So after one-too-many Giants-themed gatherings or pro-Patriots parties, how does one go about getting out of work after the big game?
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Scandal-Scarred Olympus to Hold Shareholder Meeting on April 20

Japan's troubled Olympus Corp. said on Sunday it will hold an extraordinary shareholders meeting on April 20, when it is expected to seek approval of a new management team. The company is struggling to emerge from a $1.7 billion accounting scandal and is continuing operations under a hobbled board.
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Super Bowl 2012: Are Sports Stadiums Ripping Off Cities?

When the New York Giants and New England Patriots battle in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, they'll be playing in a stadium that was largely financed by taxpayers. Some critics dispute the positive economic benefits of stadiums, which have received around $20 billion in subsidies in the last two decades.
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Gold Dips 1% on U.S. Jobs Data, Posts Small Weekly Drop

Gold fell 1 percent on Friday, its biggest one-day loss in over a month, after encouraging U.S. payrolls data smashed hopes of extra stimulus from the Federal Reserve, which had been priced into bullion's recent rally.

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