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In a first, YouTube to showcase a week of comedy

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 25th

By JAKE COYLEAP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) - For a week in May, YouTube will turn into the biggest open mic on the planet. On Thursday, the Google Inc.-owned site will announce the YouTube Comedy Week, a seven-day cyber extravaganza designed to showcase some of the best comedy across its

LG Electronics' profit plunges on slow TV sales

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 24th

By YOUKYUNG LEEAP Technology Writer SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - LG Electronics Inc. said Wednesday its first quarter earnings shrank to one tenth of the year-earlier quarter as its TV business languished, masking a recovery in mobile phone sales. The company's January-March net profit fell to 22.

US seeks voluntary limits on car touch screens

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 23rd

By TOM KRISHERAP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) - The government is asking automakers to put stronger limits on drivers' interaction with in-car touch screens in an effort to curb distracted driving. U.S. traffic safety regulators unveiled guidelines Tuesday that would restrict the amount of time it

News Corp. insurers pay $139M in shareholder suit

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 22nd

NEW YORK (AP) - News Corp. has reached a $139 million settlement in shareholder lawsuits over the British phone hacking scandal and the controversial purchase of an entertainment company run by founder Rupert Murdoch's daughter. The company also said Monday that it has agreed to corporate

News Corp. insurers pay $139M in shareholder suit

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 22nd

Fans sink into Cruise's 'Oblivion' in $38.2M debut

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 21st

By DAVID GERMAINAP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - Movie fans slipped into "Oblivion" as the Tom Cruise sci-fi thriller led Hollywood with a $38.2 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday. That domestic haul comes on top of $33.7 million "Oblivion" added in overseas markets, where the

Fans sink into Cruise's 'Oblivion' in $38.2M debut

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 21st

USA Today founder Neuharth dies in Florida at 89

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 19th

By MIKE SCHNEIDERAssociated Press COCOA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Critics dubbed USA Today "McPaper" when it debuted in 1982, and they accused its founder, Al Neuharth, of dumbing down American journalism with its easy-to-read articles and bright graphics. Neuharth had the last laugh when USA Today became

USA Today founder Neuharth dies in Florida at 89

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 19th

Stocks recover slightly, ending tough week

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 19th

By MATTHEW CRAFTAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Strong earnings from a pair of technology giants helped the stock market recover some of its losses Friday, a positive end to Wall Street's worst week in five months. Microsoft and Google both beat earnings expectations, yields of government