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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Apple, Samsung Wage War In Patent Battle

A judge in Australia has given Samsung permission to sell its Galaxy tablet computers there — just in time for holiday shopping. Apple accuses Samsung of copying key features of the iPad and iPhone, and has been trying to block Samsung from selling versions of those devices.

Houston Moves Forward After Enron's Collapse

Dec. 2 marks the 10-year anniversary of when energy giant Enron filed for bankruptcy. The next day, thousands of workers in the company's Houston headquarters lost their jobs. How has the city coped with company's demise?

Secretary Clinton Makes Historic Trip To Myanmar

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in the capital of Naypyidaw to test Myanmar's first civilian government in decades on its commitment to change. Her visit is the first by a secretary of state in 50 years.

Fair Trade Labeling May Confuse Coffee Drinkers

The fair trade movement, which pays premiums to farmers in developing countries for meeting social and environmental standards, is growing quickly and contentiously. The nation's largest fair trade certifying agency has split from its international partner, hoping to expand the program to plantation-grown coffee. Some coffee sellers say the agency is just lowering standards to benefit corporate coffee companies.

British Panel Told Phone-Hacking Was Necessary

The wide-ranging inquiry into criminal abuses by the British press has led to testimony about relationships and careers damaged by tabloid excess. Newspapers owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. are at the heart of the scandal. A former features editor for one of those papers stole the show at Tuesday's hearing.

Mitt Romney Courts Florida's Latino Voters

In Florida four years ago, Mitt Romney failed to persuade Republicans that he should be the party's nominee for president. This year, he hopes not to let that happen again. Romney made two quick campaign stops in the state Tuesday, and he made a special effort to appeal to Latino voters.

Dr. Conrad Murray Sentenced In King Of Pop's Death

Michael Jackson's personal physician has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in the pop icon's death in 2009. Because of overcrowding in California's state prisons, Murray will serve his sentence in a downtown jail.

Workers Likely To Lose Out In AMR Bankruptcy

When American Airlines reorganizes under bankruptcy protection, it's not likely to seek widespread layoffs. The airline already made big cuts during the economic downturn. More likely, the company will seek big givebacks in retiree pensions and benefits.

Daimler To End MayBach Brand In 2013

The historic brand is made for customers who can shell out $400,000 for a car, and who appreciate touches like back seats that recline, laser-engraved motifs in the armrest and black lacquer trim. Daimler only sold about 200 of the cars last year, compared to several thousand by competitors Bentley and Rolls Royce.

Egyptian Protesters Ponder Their Next Step

Tahrir Square, the focal point of the Egyptian protest movement, has gone largely quiet this week as millions of Egyptians cast ballots in the country's parliamentary elections. The week before, hundreds of thousands of people had been gathering in the square to protest the government.

FCC Criticizes Proposed Merger Of AT&T, T-Mobile

AT&T may have suffered another setback to its proposed $39 billion merger with rival wireless company T-Mobile. The FCC on Tuesday released a detailed analysis of its reasons for opposing the deal, contrary to AT&T's wishes.

Elvis Costello Thinks His New Box Set Is Overpriced

Elvis Costello's box set includes three CDs, a vinyl record and a coffee table book. To get all this, however, you are asked to pay $225. Costello seems to be shocked. On a website, he declares, "we are unable to recommend this lovely item as the price appears to be either a misprint or a satire."

Study: Chewing Gum Boosts Brain Power

Researchers at St. Lawrence University found a distinct "gum advantage" in tests taken by "chewing" and "nonchewing" students. The effect lasted 20 minutes. It seems chewing wakes people up.

Fed Joins New Effort To Ease Financial Woes

The Federal Reserve joined other major central banks Wednesday in a coordinated effort to shore up the global financial system. The move comes at a time when credit is becoming tighter, especially in Europe, because of doubts about the health of big banks.

Scores Of British Workers Protest Austerity Measures

More than 2 million public sector workers in Britain are expected to participate in Wednesday's strike to protest pension cutbacks. Thirty trade unions will join in, hitting public services from health, garbage and tax collection to schools, ports and airports.

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A Race Against Time To Find WWI's Last 'Doughboys'

In 2003, Richard Rubin set out to talk to every American veteran of World War I he could find. With help from the French, he tracked down dozens of centenarian vets and recorded their stories in a new book called The Last of the Doughboys.

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The Great Charcoal Debate: Briquettes Or Lumps?

Does the kind of charcoal you use really make a difference when it comes to grilling up a tasty steak or other food on the grill? Yes — but deciding which one to use depends on what you're after. Both briquettes and lump charcoal — aka "natural" hardwood charcoal — have their advantages and disadvantages.

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Obama's Terrorism Fight Is Colored Gray, Not Black And White

If President Obama's newly recalibrated counterterrorism strategy demonstrates anything, it is his penchant for nuance.

Technology

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Google Reportedly Faces FTC Antitrust Probe Over Display Ads

The Federal Trade Commission is in the early stages of opening an antitrust probe into how Google runs its online display advertising business, according to a report by Bloomberg News, citing sources who want to remain anonymous because the FTC has not announced the probe.

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Arts & Culture

A Race Against Time To Find WWI's Last 'Doughboys'

Food

The Great Charcoal Debate: Briquettes Or Lumps?

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Obama's Terrorism Fight Is Colored Gray, Not Black And White

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Google Reportedly Faces FTC Antitrust Probe Over Display Ads

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