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Tot tablets, retro brands are Toys R Us 'hot toys'

Tot tablets, retro brands are Toys R Us 'hot toys'
By MAE ANDERSONAP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) - It's still technically summer, but for some it's not too soon to think about what the kiddies will want for the holidays. Toys R Us has come out with its annual "hot toy" list that includes tablets for kids, fashion dolls in the likeness

Tot tablets, retro brands are Toys R Us 'hot toys'

Tot tablets, retro brands are Toys R Us 'hot toys'
By MAE ANDERSONAP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) - It's still technically summer, but for some it's not too soon to think about what the kiddies will want for the holidays. Toys R Us has come out with its annual "hot toy" list that includes tablets for kids, fashion dolls in the likeness

What earnings reports have revealed about ads

What earnings reports have revealed about ads
By The Associated Press Several companies that sell advertising have been reporting their quarterly earnings. Here are highlights from selected Internet and media companies and what they say about the state of spending on advertising: - July 16: Gannett Co. says advertising demand was "uneven"

Topless Kate pix published in Ireland, Italy next

Topless Kate pix published in Ireland, Italy next
By NICOLE WINFIELDAssociated Press ROME (AP) - The British royal family faced a multinational battle to contain the spread of topless photos of Prince William's wife Kate, as an Irish tabloid published them Saturday and an Italian gossip magazine planned to do the same despite the threat of

Key events in the history of Eastman Kodak Co.

Key events in the history of Eastman Kodak Co.
By The Associated Press Kodak postpones an auction of its imaging patent portfolios, though negotiations continue as it looks to sell the patents as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy protection. Here are key events in the history of Eastman Kodak Co.: 1880 - George Eastman begins commercial

Test: Most student writers still not proficient

Test: Most student writers still not proficient
By CHRISTINE ARMARIOAP Education Writer Students who have access to computers at home and regularly use them for assignments are more likely to be strong writers, a national exam suggests. But it also says just a quarter of America's eighth- and 12th-grade students have solid writing skills

Ecuador's free-press watchdog under assault

Ecuador's free-press watchdog under assault
By GONZALO SOLANOAssociated Press QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - Not all journalists are created equal in the eyes of Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa. To the leftist leader, Australian-born Julian Assange is a truth-teller who deserves praise and protection as he knocks down the walls of government

UPDATE: Topless Photos Of UK's Kate Draw Royal Scrutiny

UPDATE: Topless Photos Of UK's Kate Draw Royal Scrutiny
UPDATE: Britain's royal family says it is suing the French magazine that has published topless photos of Prince William's wife Kate.    St James's Palace said Friday that "legal proceedings for breach of privacy have been commenced today in France" by the royal couple.

10 Things to Know for Today

10 Things to Know for Today
By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday: 1. HOW EXPERTS VIEW THE FED'S BOLD PLAN TO BOOST THE ECONOMY Investors sent stock prices rocketing. But economists are skeptical the vigorous bond-buying will

Topless tempest: Kate photos spark palace fury

Topless tempest: Kate photos spark palace fury
By GREGORY KATZAssociated Press LONDON (AP) - Paparazzi, French media and a British royal: The publication of topless photos of Prince William's wife Kate has reunited the same players whose clash ended with the untimely death of his mother, Princess Diana, in a Parisian car crash. William