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Pandora posts in-line 1Q loss, upbeat sales

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 23rd

By RYAN NAKASHIMAAP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - Internet radio company Pandora Media Inc. reported higher-than-expected revenue in the latest quarter, with losses in line with analysts' forecasts, as the number of subscribers who pay for ad-free listening more than doubled to exceed 2.5

Turkey debates alcohol sales and ad restrictions

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 23rd

By SUZAN FRASERAssociated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkish lawmakers on Thursday began debating a bill that bans all alcohol advertising and tightens restrictions on sales of such beverages - a proposal the government insists is aimed at protecting the young from the ills of spirits but which

Garcetti elected Los Angeles mayor over Greuel

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd

By MICHAEL R. BLOODAP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - City Councilman Eric Garcetti defeated Controller Wendy Greuel to become next mayor of Los Angeles after a caustic campaign in which he depicted his fellow Democrat as a pawn of powerful labor bosses. With all precincts reporting Wednesday,

Garcetti elected Los Angeles mayor over Greuel

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd

By MICHAEL R. BLOODAP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - City Councilman Eric Garcetti defeated Controller Wendy Greuel to become next mayor of Los Angeles after a campaign in which he depicted his rival a pawn of powerful labor bosses. With all precincts reporting Wednesday, the city councilman

Union power at issue as Garcetti elected LA mayor

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd

By MICHAEL R. BLOODAP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - The incoming mayor of Los Angeles was able to defeat a fellow Democrat by depicting her as a pawn of utility union bosses in a city long friendly to labor, an outcome expected to echo beyond California as unions nationwide face threats to

Restaurant learns online reviews can make or break

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd

By CRISTINA SILVAAssociated Press PHOENIX (AP) - It was the customer service disaster heard around the Internet. An Arizona restaurateur, fed up after years of negative online reviews and an embarrassing appearance on a reality television show, posted a social media rant laced with salty language

Restaurant learns online reviews can make or break

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd

Cancer Society hits 100 as US cancer rate falls

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd

By MIKE STOBBEAP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The American Cancer Society - one of the nation's best known and influential health advocacy groups - is 100 years old this week. Back in 1913 when it was formed, cancer was a lesser threat for most Americans. The biggest killers then were flu,

Under Mayer: Boosting mobile, buying companies

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 20th

By The Associated Press Yahoo Inc. lured Marissa Mayer from Google in July to become its fifth CEO in as many years. Her task: Help the Internet pioneer regain its stature after years in a financial funk. In her 10 months leading the company, she has overseen a redesign of Yahoo services and

Blackstone group offers to take Pactera private

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 20th

By The Associated Press Private equity firm Blackstone Group LP, along with Pactera's CEO and other managers, have offered to take Pactera private in a deal that values the Chinese technology consulting and outsourcing firm at $680.4 million. Shares rose 31 percent Monday. Through Friday's