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Apple in the hot seat: Expect tough questioning at tax hearing

WASHINGTON-- Apple Inc. Chief Executive Tim Cook and other company officials will be in a legendary hot seat Tuesday as they try to defend the company's tax practices -- in front of Sen. Carl Levin. ... Full story

Donald Trump under fire in lawsuit over incentives for condo buyer

CHICAGO — Donald Trump seems to relish an image as a no-nonsense businessman and boss. Some might even say a bully. ... Full story

Immigration overhaul raises job market issues

The debate on how wide the nation's borders will open for future immigrants has sparked a discussion about what comes next for America's tech industry. ... Full story

The dash of a Tesla Model S sedan is seen in the driveway of news reporter Dana Hull's house in Oakland, California, April 11, 2013. Tesla Motors loaned the car to Hull for a few days to test drive. (Jane Tyska/Contra Costa Times/MCT)

North Carolina Fights to Make Tesla Motor Sales Illegal

The proposed law would force Tesla to either adopt the traditional dealer model or not sell cars in that state. ... Full story

People walk in front of the Regal Cinemas LA Live Stadium 14 in Los Angeles, California. (Credits: Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

Consumer confidence perked up in May, highest in 6 years

WASHINGTON - Consumer sentiment perked up in May to its highest level in more than six years, according to a survey released Friday, helped by falling gasoline prices, a rising stock market and firmer housing prices. ... Full story

The world's two richest men, Bill Gates (left) and Carlos Slim, seen at an event in Texcoco, Mexico, on February 13, 2013, are occasionally teaming up in their philanthropic ventures. (Credits: Tim Johnson/MCT)

Bill Gates reclaims title of richest person in the world

Washington - Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has regained the title of world's richest person with a fortune valued at 72.7 billion dollars on Bloomberg's billionaire index, Bloomberg news service reported Thursday. ... Full story

Google Wallet Adds Gmail Payments, No Physical Card

Google announced at its I/O Developer Conference it will allow users to send money using Gmail through their Google Wallet accounts. ... Full story

Jim Cramer: Buy Wal-Mart Here

Jim Cramer isn't a huge fan of Wal-Mart,the company, here, but he is a fan of the Wal-Mart, the stock. The price has been rolled-back. ... Full story

Former Homeland Security Secretary calls for aid in Latin America to boost U.S. trade

To make a point about the value of spending on foreign aid and development, former Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, a man versed in the intricacies of foreign and domestic policy, invoked Tom Hanks. ... Full story

Protest for higher wages at McDonald's. (Credits: Don Walker/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Workers protest at McDonald's for higher wages, better conditions

On a cool sunny morning, several dozen fast-food and retail workers gathered Wednesday at a north side McDonald’s to demand better wages and better working conditions. ... Full story

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