Vintage Apple computer auctioned off for $668,000
BERLIN-- An auctioneer says one of Apple's first computers -- a functioning 1976 model -- has been sold for a record 516,000 euros ($668,000).
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US investigating Ford pickups for engine issue
DETROIT-- The federal government is investigating Ford F-150 pickups with EcoBoost engines after drivers reported that the engines lost power during acceleration.
Protesters in over 400 cities march vs Monsanto
LOS ANGELES-- Organizers say two million people marched in protest against seed giant Monsanto in hundreds of rallies across the U.S. and in over 50 other countries on Saturday.
Jebbit, paving the way in business startups
BOSTON, MA --Jebbit and thirteen other members of TechStars, the world's .1 business accelerator, Boston Spring 2013 class took to the stage at House of Blues on Thursday morning to showcase their innovative businesses and their progress since the beginning of the program.
McDonald's can't shake criticism about nutrition
NEW YORK-- McDonald's once again faced criticism that it's a purveyor of junk food that markets to children at its annual shareholder meeting Thursday -- including some sharp remarks from a 9-year-old girl.
Study: No higher cancer rate at Conn. Pratt plants
HARTFORD, Conn.-- An 11-year study of the incidence of brain cancer at jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney in the state ended Thursday with university researchers saying they found no statistically significant elevations in the rate of cancer among workers.
New rules for labeling meat go into effect in US
MILWAUKEE-- Consumers will soon see labels on their meat telling them where the animal was born, raised and slaughtered.
Procter & Gamble brings back A.G. Lafley as CEO
NEW YORK -- Procter & Gamble is bringing back former CEO A.G. Lafley, a 33-year industry veteran, to its top post in a surprise move as the world's largest consumer goods maker tries to improve its results globally.
US unemployment aid applications fall to 340K
WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell by 23,000 last week, further evidence that the job market is slowly returning to health.
College fossil-fuel divestment movement builds
SWARTHMORE, Pa.-- In an effort to slow the pace of climate change, students at more than 200 colleges are asking their schools to stop investing in fossil fuel companies.
New England economy seen improving, but unevenly
HARTFORD, Conn.-- A group of economists says New England is recovering from the worst recession in decades, with the strongest gains in Massachusetts and Vermont, while Rhode Island and Maine lag.
Wal-Mart hires Hill & Knowlton executive
NEW YORK-- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is naming Dan Bartlett, who had been president and CEO of the U.S. arm of global public relations firm Hill & Knowlton, as its new executive vice president of corporate affairs.
Sony mulls hedge fund's entertainment sale idea
TOKYO -- Sony's CEO Kazuo Hirai says the company's board will discuss a proposal by U.S. hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb to spin off up to 20 percent of its movie, TV and music division.
Apple's Cook faces Senate questions on taxes
WASHINGTON -- The Senate dragged massively profitable Apple Inc. into the debate over the U.S. tax code Tuesday, grilling CEO Tim Cook over allegations that its Irish subsidiaries help the company avoid billions in U.S. taxes.
Microsoft reveals Xbox One entertainment console
REDMOND, Wash.-- Microsoft thinks it has the one.
GM to invest $44.5M in Lansing Cadillac factory
DETROIT -- General Motors says it will invest $44.5 million at a Lansing, Mich., factory, creating 200 new jobs.
Yahoo takes big leap with $1.1B deal for Tumblr
SAN FRANCISCO -- Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that had fallen behind the times.
US gas prices up 11 cents over past 2 weeks
CAMARILLO, Calif. -- The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has jumped 11 cents over the past two weeks.
United to restart 787 flights on Monday
United Airlines is getting its 787s back in the air.
American will favor passengers without roller bags
FORT WORTH, Texas -- In a quest to speed up the boarding process, American Airlines is letting passengers board sooner if they travel lightly.
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