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  • A new iPhone is expected to be unveiled next month.
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  • Amazon cuts the price of the Kindle Fire.
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  • There is a new app that claims it can help a woman get pregnant.
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  • The latest crash tests reveal small cars may not be safer than midsized models.
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  • There are lots of changes with medical care these days, but when it comes to prescriptions, the cost only seems to go up.
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  • That Taco Bell Chihuahua could be hungry for breakfast. The fast food chain is expanding its waffle taco offerings.
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  • When it comes to eating healthy, a diet rich in fiber is right at the top of the list.
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  • Americans are driving their vehicles longer than ever.
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  • Wells Fargo says it will try to build its credit card business by offering new cards that help users earn rebates that automatically help pay down the principal on auto loans, student loans, or other debt through the bank.
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  • Fall trends
  • Jill Salama has a look at the "Must Have Trends for Fall" when it comes to accessories from necklaces to bags to shoes and makeup.
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  • As the use of mobile devices keeps growing -- both smart phones and tablets -- the need to protect your information is becoming a bigger concern.
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  • T.J. Maxx shoppers will soon be able to shop online
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  • Jet Blue, a discount airliner, is adding premium seating.
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  • AT&T is now rated highest for customer satisfaction among the countrys full-service wireless carriers.
  • AT&T is now rated highest for customer satisfaction among the country's full-service wireless carriers.
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  • The Justice Department and 33 state attorneys general want to force Apple to sign contracts with publishers that dont prevent Apple or other e-book stores from competing on price.
  • The Justice Department and 33 state attorneys general want to force Apple to sign contracts with publishers that don't prevent Apple or other e-book stores from competing on price.
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  • A new study says Netflix subscribers are not cutting back on the amount of traditional television programming.
  • Netflix profiles tool allows for up to five separate identities under a single account.
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  • In this file photo  raindrops are on the grill of a  2012 Ford Fiesta SE at the Maroone Ford of Miami dealership.       (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee/file)
  • Ford has paid the top penalty of $17.35 million to settle government allegations that the company was slow to recall nearly a half-million SUVs last year
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  • After several delays, Swedish budget fashion chain Hennes & Mauritz AB on Thursday launched its online sales operations in the United States.
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  • Beef Recall
  • A Kansas meatpacking company has issued a recall for 50,100 lbs. of ground beef products because of a possible E. coli contamination.
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  • General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota and Nissan all reported double-digit sales gains last month, clear signs that U.S. auto sales will remain strong into the second half of the year.
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  • Nationwide chain rethinks coupon wording
  • An operator of TGI Fridays restaurants in New Jersey raided as part of Operation Swill has agreed to pay a $500,000 fine for serving customers cheap booze when they paid for top shelf.
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  • Starbucks says it's improving Wi-Fi service in its cafes.
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  • The Samsung Galaxy S4 is seen in this file graphic.
  • Two Samsung smart phones top the iPhone when it comes to customer satisfaction.
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  • An investigation by Consumer Reports ranks the best and worst prepaid cards as some carry hefty charges and fees.
  • A federal judge struck down a rule setting a cap on the fees that banks can charge merchants for handling debit card purchases, saying the Federal Reserve didn't have the authority to set the limit in 2011.
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  • Many hospitals gather information on how patients fare after surgery, but it's not typically available to the public. That can make it hard to compare hospitals when you're scheduling surgery. Consumer Reports just rated nearly 2,500 hospitals for common surgical procedures, like hip or knee replacement, using a source of information that is available - hospital-billing data.
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  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2001
  • A new report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau finds that the Mercedes-Benz C-class is the most stolen luxury car.
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  • Prepaid cards are exploding in popularity, but Consumer Reports Money Adviser found some prepaid cards are much better than others.
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  • Chicago Small Business Center
  • The city of Chicago hopes to give small business owners a boost by helping them navigate permits and City Hall.
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  • LEGO Architecture Studio, the company's newest line of LEGO toys, is for adults.
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  • Chipotle will be introducing vegan menu options.
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  • A new study says Netflix subscribers are not cutting back on the amount of traditional television programming.
  • A new study says Netflix subscribers are not cutting back on the amount of traditional television programming.
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  • Pepsi plans to jump into the premium bottled water market.
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  • smartphone with apps
  • Smartphones with cameras may be cutting into sales of traditional cameras.
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  • Chevy Impala 2014
  • The Chevrolet Impala 2014 has earned top ratings from Consumer Reports, outscoring much more expensive foreign-made luxury sedans. It's a real comeback for an American classic.
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  • The familiar Chevrolet bow tie
  • The redesigned Chevrolet Impala has earned top ratings from Consumer Reports  outscoring much more expensive foreign-made luxury sedans. It's a real comeback for an American classic.
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  • It's that time of year again when thoughts turn from swimming and sunscreen to school supplies. It also means big sales on everything back-to-school.
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  • Motorola and Verizon have unveiled a new droid lineup with three new models headlined by the Droid Maxx.
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  • Four-hundred thousand Baby Einstein jumpers are being recalled.
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  • A woman is seen using Googles Nexus 7 tablet in this file photo.
  • Google is betting consumers will pay slightly more for a sleeker, more powerful version of its Nexus 7 tablet as the Internet company escalates its rivalry with Apple and Amazon.com in technology's key battleground - the mobile computing market.
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  • Starbucks drinkers sits outside of Starbucks Coffee
  • Starbucks wants a taste of the Greek yogurt craze.
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  • Parents are picking up less of their children's college costs, while grants and scholarships now have the top role in covering the bills.
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  • Taco Bell will stop serving kids' meals and toys, which weren't really boosting sales anyway.
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  • College costs are driving decisions about which schools to attend, what to study and even where to live, according to a report from loan giant Sallie Mae.
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  • Taco Bell's CEO said it "no longer makes sense" to spend resources for kid's meals and that the change will have an "insignificant" impact on sales.
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  • eBay sign
  • The service delivers products from stores including Target, Walgreens and Best Buy in as little as an hour.
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  • iPad
  • The Wall Street Journal, citing officials at Apple's suppliers, reports the company is currently testing them out.
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  • Michelin is voluntarily recalling 100,000 tires after a retailer discovered that some had holes and quickly deflated.
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  • Airline passengers file in line before a Transportation Security Administration agent in this undated file photo.
  • In the effort to cut back on those lengthy airport security lines, the Transportation Security Administration says it will begin taking applications for its pre-check program from all flyers.
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  • For the fourth straight quarter, sales of the iconic Barbie doll have fallen.
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  • Honda is expanding a recall that it first announced in April.
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