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Sprint sues to stop Dish Clearwire buyout

Sprint is suing to stop Dish Network's buyout of wireless data network operator Clearwire. The nation's third-largest cellphone carrier said the proposed deal violates the rights of Sprint and other Clearwire shareholders.

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Starbucks pushes new food items to energize sales

Starbucks wants coffee fans to think of it as a spot to grab lunch or late afternoon bite - not just a place to get a cup of morning joe.
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News Summary: Microsoft brings Office to iPhone

NEW SOFTWARE: Microsoft is making a pared-down version of its Office software package available on the iPhone.
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Gannett to buy TV station owner Belo for $1.5B

Gannett said it reached a deal to buy TV station owner Belo for about $1.5 billion in cash, significantly boosting its presence in broadcasting.
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Microsoft says used games will work on Xbox One

Microsoft's upcoming Xbox One gaming console will be able to play used games, clearing up a worry among gamers and video game retailers such as GameStop, which trade in used games.
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Costco key revenue metric rises 5 pct in May

Costco's revenue at stores open at least a year climbed 5 percent in May, but still fell just short of Wall Street's expectations.
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Northwest TV, radio group Fisher Communications to sell to Sinclair

Seattle-based Fisher Communications, parent of KOMO-TV and several other Northwest television and radio stations, announced Thursday that it will merge with Sinclair Broadcast Group of Maryland.