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Egyptian Olympians were wearing fake Nike gear

by Tess Vigeland
Jul 26, 2012
Members of Egypt's Olympic team were apparently given fake Nike gear to wear during training in London.
Nike just inked a deal with an Austin non-profit to help spread its message.
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Product safety commission sues Buckyball magnets

by Tess Vigeland
Jul 25, 2012
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has filed a complaint against Buckyballs, the maker of the popular magnet toys.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says children are choking on buckyballs, the magnets seen above, and has filed a complaint.
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'Modern Family' actors suing over contracts

by Tess Vigeland
Jul 24, 2012
Five actors from the popular, Emmy award-winning television show say their contracts are illegal under California law.
Winners for Best Television Series, Comedy or Musical 'Modern Family' pose with the trophy at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., January 15, 2012.
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Peet's Coffee sold to German conglomerate

by Tess Vigeland
Jul 23, 2012
It had been rumored that Starbucks was interested in buying Peet's.
It had been rumored that Starbucks was interested in buying Peet's.
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U.K. judge rules against Apple in infringement case

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 19, 2012
The judge says Samsung did not copy Apple's iPad design for its Galaxy Tab. In return, Apple's punishment will be pretty public.
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Ben Bernanke testifies before the House

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 18, 2012
Quite literally, it was nothing we hadn't heard before.
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Survey says users prefer Google+ to Facebook

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 17, 2012
Never mind the 900 million-something users Facebook has.
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Marissa Mayer on women in technology

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 16, 2012
A look back at a commentary Marissa Mayer did for Marketplace in January on the state of women in technology. Mayer is the new CEO at Yahoo.
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U.S. supply of sour cherries nearly wiped out this season

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 13, 2012
Freak weather in Michigan has annihilated orchards of sour cherries, meaning you should expect to see cranberries replacing them in your trail mix soon.
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Nike to take Joe Paterno's name off daycare facility

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 12, 2012
Until this morning the daycare facility at Nike headquarters near Beaverton, Ore., was officially called the Joe Paterno Child Development Center.
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