AT&T aims for TV's future with $48.5B DirecTV deal

LOS ANGELES — AT&T says it views its planned $48.5 billion purchase of DirecTV as a way to help redefine the video entertainment industry, giving it opportunities to bundle services and tap into growing Latin American markets. AT&T Inc.'s proposed...

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AstraZeneca rejects $119 billion offer from Pfizer

LONDON — The board of AstraZeneca on Monday rejected the improved $119 billion takeover offer from U.S. drugmaker Pfizer, a decision that caused a sharp slide in the U.K. company's share price as many investors think it effectively brings an end to the...

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US cites Chinese officials in cyber-spying case

WASHINGTON — The United States brought first-of-its kind cyber-espionage charges Monday against five Chinese military officials accused of hacking into U.S. companies to gain trade secrets. According to the indictment, hackers targeted the U.S. nuclear...

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APNewsBreak: LL Bean's CEO to step down in 2016

FREEPORT, Maine — The first non-family member to lead L.L. Bean says he's planning to step down in 2014 after more than a decade as CEO. Chris McCormick, president and CEO, told employees in a memo that he's giving early notice so there can be a smooth...

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Day at Disneyland now $96

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The price of a ticket at Disneyland is creeping closer to triple-digits. A single-day ticket for either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park is now $96 for those 10 and up. The $4 hike went into effect Sunday and is...

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Networks' plea to viewers: Watch now!

NEW YORK — One day into the annual week where television's biggest networks reveal their future programming plans and it was clear what the buzzword was going to be: Eventize. No matter whether it's a word or not, broadcasters talked frequently about...

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Condos becoming FHA no-lending zones

WASHINGTON -- For young first-time buyers, people with modest down payment cash, or seniors who want to tap their equity using a reverse mortgage, it's a growing problem: They cannot use Federal Housing Administration financing in condominiums. It's...

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FBI: BlackShades infected half million computers

NEW YORK — More than a half million computers in more than 100 countries were infected by sophisticated malware that lets cybercriminals take over a computer and hijack its webcam, authorities said as charges were announced Monday against more than 100...

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Stocks edge higher after drifting in early trade

U.S. stocks edged higher in early afternoon trading Monday after starting the day hovering between small gains and losses. Investors were considering the latest news on corporate mergers, including a possible combination of AT&T and DirecTV. KEEPING...

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Former NY Times editor: Leading newsroom was honor

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — In her first public appearance since her dismissal from The New York Times, former executive editor Jill Abramson compared herself to a new college graduate: "scared but also a little excited." "What's next for me? I don't know....

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