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Utah business leaders push for immigration reform

Business leaders join The Partnership for a New American Economy and Salt Lake Chamber in calling for reforms. Read more »

June 10, 2013

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Apple revamps look of iPhone, iPad software

Apple is throwing out most of the real-world graphical cues from its iPhone and iPad software, like the casino-green "felt" of its Game Center app, in what it calls the biggest update since the... Read more »

June 10, 2013

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Older Americans getting religion for second careers

Older Americans are trying out new careers instead of retiring — and often that means a religious ministry or non-profit charity. Read more »

June 10, 2013

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One-third of American adults own a tablet

A new study by the Pew Research Center says 34 percent of American adults own a tablet device, up from 18 percent in 2012. Read more »

June 10, 2013

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Microsoft hypes next-gen Xbox One games at E3

Microsoft has its head in the cloud with Xbox One. Read more »

June 10, 2013

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2 women honored for electronics, sweeping businesses

Jennifer Hwu of InnoSys and Debbie Jacketta of Jacketta Sweeping Service have been named as Women Business Owners of the Year. Read more »

June 9, 2013

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Urban flea market draws eclectic crowd

The annual Urban Flea Market is an affordable marketplace where you may find and sell an array of eclectic, vintage used and new items, including clothing, original artwork, furniture, tools,... Read more »

June 9, 2013

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States look to tax hybrids to recoup lost road funding

North Carolina is joining a growing number of states exploring new fees for hybrid and electric car owners to help make up for revenue those drivers aren't paying in gas taxes on their... Read more »

June 9, 2013

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In business, Pakistan's government bleeds

With every flight, Pakistan's state-owned airline demonstrates the economic challenges facing the country's new government. Read more »

June 9, 2013

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American auto industry about to go on hiring spree

The auto industry is about to go on a hiring spree as car makers and parts suppliers race to find engineers, technicians and factory workers to build the next generation of vehicles. Read more »

June 9, 2013

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Downtown Farmers Market opens to excitement of vendors, customers Saturday

The Downtown Farmers Market opened Saturday, ushering in its 21st year with more than 250 vendors. Read more »

June 8, 2013

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Crayola starts recycling program for markers

Crayola has announced a new program for recycling its plastic markers, a move that comes about a year after a group of schoolchildren petitioned the crayon maker to start such a program. Read more »

June 8, 2013

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Obama, Xi in 2nd day of talks at informal summit

With a stroll under the California desert sun, President Barack Obama and Chinese leader Xi Jinping opened a second day of talks at a "get to know you" summit featuring a high-stakes agenda. Read more »

June 8, 2013

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Obama: US, China sailing 'uncharted' cyberwaters

The United States and China are in "uncharted waters" as they tackle the contentious issue of cybersecurity, President Barack Obama said following the opening round of talks with Chinese President... Read more »

June 8, 2013

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Nuclear plant closures show industry's struggles

The decision to close California's San Onofre nuclear plant is the latest setback for an industry that seemed poised for growth not long ago. Read more »

June 8, 2013

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Obama asks Americans to 'make some choices' in broad phone, Internet spy programs

President Barack Obama is urging Americans to "make some choices" in balancing privacy and security as he defends once-secret surveillance programs that sweep up an estimated 3 billion phone calls... Read more »

June 8, 2013

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IRS workers: Bosses in Washington directed targeting

Two Internal Revenue Service agents working in the agency's Cincinnati office say higher-ups in Washington directed the targeting of conservative political groups when they applied for tax-exempt... Read more »

June 7, 2013

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San Onofre nuke plant to close

In a jolt to the nation's nuclear power industry, Southern California's San Onofre plant was shut down Friday for good after its owners surrendered in a costly and drawn-out fight over whether it... Read more »

June 7, 2013

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But wait, there's more: A domestic spying Q&A

Wait, there's more? Yes, this was the week that America's intelligence secrets spilled out: Classified court orders. Top secret Power Point slides. Something called PRISM. Read more »

June 7, 2013

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Consumer borrowing up in April

Americans borrowed more in April to attend college and buy cars and were a little less cautious with their credit cards than the previous month. Read more »

June 7, 2013

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Wal-Mart to buy back more stock

Wal-Mart's biggest news at its annual meeting on Friday was that the world's largest retailer will repurchase up to $15 billion of its shares at a time when the behemoth faces increased scrutiny... Read more »

June 7, 2013

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175K jobs added; unemployment rate up

More Americans hunted for jobs in May, and more companies filled them — signs of confidence and resilience for the slow-healing U.S. economy. Read more »

June 7, 2013

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Nicaragua fast-tracks canal project

Nicaragua is trying to revive a centuries-old dream of building an inter-ocean canal, a project experts say could take 11 years to build, cost $40 billion and require digging about 130 miles of... Read more »

June 7, 2013

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Stocks jump after U.S. jobs report

The 175,000 jobs added by U.S. employers last month was just what investors wanted. The number suggested that the economy is growing, but not so strongly that the Federal Reserve will pull back... Read more »

June 7, 2013

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US consumer prices rise just 0.1 pct. in May

U.S. consumer prices rose slightly last month, as higher energy costs partly offset cheaper food. The small increase is further evidence that consumers are benefiting from mild inflation. Read more »

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