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Apple says iPhone 5 is thinner, lighter

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE and PETER SVENSSONAP Technology Writers SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Apple Inc. on Wednesday unveiled the iPhone 5, and says it's thinner and lighter than the previous model, even though it has a bigger screen. The screen is taller than on the iPhone 4S, as expected, making room

New iPhone Unveiled At Apple Event In California

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (AP) - Apple Inc. on Wednesday unveiled the iPhone 5, and says it's thinner and lighter than the previous model, even though it has a bigger screen. Apple says the new iPhone 5 will be in stores in the U.S. and several other countries on Sept. 21. The other launch

USDA slightly reduces nation's corn yield forecast

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th

By DAVID PITTAssociated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture slightly lowered its forecast for the nation's drought-damaged corn crop in its monthly report released Wednesday, pegging the average yield per acre at its lowest point since 1995. The USDA kept its

New iPhone with taller screen out next week

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th

By MICHAEL LIEDTKEAP Technology Writer Apple is holding an event in San Francisco during which it announced a new iPhone, capable of faster data speeds and sporting a taller screen. It also unveiled new iTunes software and new iPod devices. The iPhone 5 will go on sale next week. It will work

New iPhone with taller screen out next week

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th

New iPhone with taller screen out next week

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th

GM China chief to retire Oct. 31

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th

DETROIT (AP) - The head of General Motors' operations in China, India and Southeast Asia has decided to retire. Kevin Wale, 57, who has led the Asian operations since 2005, will step down Oct. 31, the company said in a statement Wednesday. He'll be replaced by Bob Socia, 58, who is now head

McDonald's new menu item: Calorie counts

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th

By CANDICE CHOIAP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) - McDonald's restaurants in the U.S. will soon get a new menu addition: The number of calories in the chain's burgers and fries. The world's biggest hamburger chain said Wednesday that it will post calorie information on

How the consumer protection bureau raided one firm

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th

By DANIEL WAGNERAP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - As it announced its first big enforcement action against Capital One Financial this summer, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was preparing to raid a California company that had offered to help lower at-risk homeowners' monthly

Consumer regulator barks, and an industry shudders

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th

By DANIEL WAGNERAP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The new federal agency charged with enforcing consumer finance laws is emerging as an ambitious sheriff, taking on companies for deceptive fees and marketing and unmoved by protests that its tactics go too far. In the 14 months it has existed