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Nicki Minaj knows celebrities-turned-designers aren't always taken seriously in the fashion world, but she doesn't mind.
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Apple is holding an event in San Francisco next week to announce new products - likely updated iPads.
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Are you skipping the orange juice these days?
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It's not your imagination. There really is a tighter squeeze on many planes these days. The big U.S. airlines are taking out old, bulky seats in favor of so-called slimline models that take up less space from front to back, allowing for five or six more seats on each plane.
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Chocolate lovers beware! The price of your favorite treat could soon be on the rise.
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AT&T edged out Verizon for overall performance in the Chicago area, android users said in a study by Rootmetrics.
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Microsoft is updating its Windows software for cellphones to accommodate larger devices and to make it easier for motorists to reduce distractions while driving.
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Facebook is getting rid of a privacy feature that let users limit who can find them on the social network.
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Chipotle plans to introduce shredded tofu to all its Chicago area stores on Monday for a limited time.
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Walgreens is launching a prepaid debit card.
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T-Mobile has a new plan for customers who want to stay connected when they travel overseas.
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Apple's newest iPads could be unveiled by the end of October in time for the holiday shopping season.
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General Motors is recalling nearly 22,000 full-size pickup trucks to fix problems with the seats.
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Bacon isn't just for breakfast anymore. The crispy treat is showing up everywhere -- in pizzas, salads, and even in non-food products.
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AT&T is teaming up with a technology company to help parents keep track of their children in crowded places.
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PayPal's newest technology is designed to make using your smart phone as easy as swiping a credit card at the checkout.
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Some big retailers are already offering discounts for Apple's new low-cost iPhone 5c.
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Mariano's opened a new grocery store on the city's South Side in the 1600-block of South Clark.
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Target is rolling out a new prepaid mobile phone service with T-Mobile called Brightspot.
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The stalemate in Washington could mean higher grocery prices.
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United Airlines is introducing new seats that it says will help save money.
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Twitter has unsealed the documents for its planned initial public offering of stock and says it hopes to raise up to $1 billion.
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KFC is making it easier for customers to eat on the go.
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Starbucks says it will now offer a braille gift cards.
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Flames that engulfed the front end of a Tesla electric car near Seattle also burned in the vehicle's battery pack, making it difficult for firefighters to extinguish the blaze, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.
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Many of today's new cars come loaded with advanced safety features, like collision warning and blind-spot monitoring.
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McDonald's says it is switching to paper cups for its coffee and other hot drinks.
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T-Mobile says it will stop carrying Blackberry smart phones in its stores.
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The discount airline will offer daily service between Midway Airport and Memphis International.
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Fox & Obel says its Streeterville store will close permanently and it plans to sell off its assets.
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Smartphone sales are up with the release of the newest iPhones, and the iPhone 5S sold out within 24 hours.
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iPhone sales are up with the release of the newest iPhones, and the iPhone 5S sold out within 24 hours.
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iPhone tests by SquareTrade show the new models not be as durable as previous phones.
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Experts say this crime is on the rise because the seats are designed to be easily removed. They can be sold for more than $1,500.
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Sprint has become the latest carrier to offer an early update option for smartphones.
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The Postmaster says an emergency rate hike may be necessary in order to deal with the agency's financial crisis.
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The hottest gadget for fitness-minded people is an activity tracker - a wearable device that tells you how much you're moving.
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Pickup trucks are the top-selling vehicles in America, with nearly two million bought every year.
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7-Eleven is rolling out a series of healthier snack options at its 8,000 stores in the United States
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Chocolate prices may rise as the cost of cocoa butter goes up with the increased demand by Asia's growing middle class.
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Carnival Cruise Line is trying to win back customers following two cruise ship mishaps at sea in the last year.
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McDonald's is testing boxed meals, called "the blitz box."
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Gogo is unveiling in-flight Wi-Fi that uses both satellites and cell phone towers to improve speed.
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There's no known cure for osteoarthritis, but many people looking for pain relief are turning to joint supplements that contain glucosamine and chondroitin.
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Consumer Reports checked out smart-phone holders, 11 in all. They cost anywhere from $9 to $25.
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