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
Exclusive: Bob Lutz, Chinese in bid to buy Fisker Automotive - sources
DETROIT - A boutique carmaker led by former General Motors Co executive Bob Lutz and China's largest auto parts supplier made an offer this month to buy cash-strapped "green" car company Fisker Automotive, people familiar with the matter said.
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- Senate panel OKs changes sought by tech firms in immigration bill
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
Breakingviews: JPMorgan director’s words should worry shareholders
As JPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon won a critical shareholder vote Tuesday, JPMorgan director Lee Raymond sought to reassure investors that the board had things under control. But his comments should raise eyebrows, not ease worries, says Reuters Breakingviews columnist Antony Currie.
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Party opinion usurps public opinion
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While I join the chorus of rage aimed at the excesses of a Department of Justice leak investigation that has criminalized the reporting of Fox News Channel’s James Rosen, I also wonder how much of Rosen’s trouble is of his own making. Commentary
Conservatives versus the GOP
The hoopla over the new George W. Bush Library in Dallas, as well as some gauzy looks back penned by former aides, shows we are in the middle of “The Great Bush Revisionism.” The former president is being lauded and congratulated. But for what? Commentary
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