Whole neighborhoods razed by tornado that killed 24
MOORE, Oklahoma - Rescuers went building to building in search of victims and thousands of survivors were homeless a day after a massive tornado tore through a suburb of Oklahoma City, wiping out whole blocks and killing at least 24. Full Article | Live Coverage
Senate panel OKs changes sought by tech firms in immigration bill
WASHINGTON - A Senate panel voted on Tuesday to make it easier for U.S. companies to hire foreign workers as part of a broad immigration bill being debated in Congress.
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Dimon keeps dual titles after bruising battle
TAMPA, Florida - Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase's outspoken chairman and chief executive, won a vote of confidence as shareholders recommended that he keep his chairman title, giving him a greater margin of approval than last year. Full Article
Apple CEO resolute on company's tax strategy
WASHINGTON - Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook made no apology on Tuesday for the iPad maker saving billions of dollars in U.S. taxes through Irish subsidiaries and told lawmakers that his company backs corporate tax reform. Full Article
Is Sony un-Japanese enough to change?
TOKYO - Few foreign activist investors have made much headway in forcing change in Japan, where a conservative corporate culture favors long-standing ties with banks, business partners and workers rather than shareholders seeking value. Full Analysis
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EU wants to nix utilities from U.S. trade talks
BRUSSELS - The European Union wants to exempt state control of utilities and support for creative industries from free trade talks with the United States due to start next month, the latest draft of Brussels' negotiating mandate showed. Full Article
Food labels heat up North America meat war
WINNIPEG, Manitoba/CHICAGO - The United States is poised to introduce stricter rules on the labeling of meat imports this week, a move that is likely to heat up a simmering trade dispute with Canada and Mexico. Full Article
Satellite imagery shows devastating storm system hitting Oklahoma
May 21 - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) releases satellite images showing the massive storm system that hit Oklahoma on Monday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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