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Wine patriarch Mondavi dies
Robert Mondavi, the pioneering vintner who helped put California wine country on the map, died at 94. Full story
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Capitalizing on the buzz around thoroughbred racing’s biggest event, UPS has inked a sponsorship deal with Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown. And the bet has already paid off. Full story
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Stocks end mixed as oil reaches new high
Wall Street capped a week of big gains with modest moves Friday as investors grappled with surging energy prices that overshadowed news of a surprise increase in home construction.
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Winemaking patriarch Robert Mondavi dies
Robert Mondavi, who helped an iconic Northern California industry blossom by insisting that Napa Valley wines can compete with the world's best, died in the valley Friday at 94.
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China tallies losses from earthquake
Cracked dams and buckled roads, collapsed buildings and toppled factories — China has begun tallying losses from the calamitous earthquake that struck earlier this week, with estimates ranging to over $20 billion.
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High gas prices are driving scooter sales up
With the average price of gas closing in on $4 a gallon, many cash-strapped motorists are turning to fuel-stingy motor scooters and smaller motorcycles.
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Revealing Starbucks logo gets mixed reviews
Starbucks Corp. has a new more revealing logo of its trademark mermaid. The logo has drawn a mixed response, and at least one group has called for a boycott.
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Housing starts post surprising rebound
Construction of new homes posted the biggest increase in more than two years in April, but analysts said it’s far too soon to declare an end to the prolonged slump.
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Are you a workaholic? Time to unplug
These entrepreneurs admit they thrive on their work addictions.
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IRS says up to 350,000 tax rebate checks wrong
Up to 350,000 households aren't getting the $300 per child owed them as part of their economic stimulus rebate payments, the Internal Revenue Service said Thursday.
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Worker fired for handing out measly freebie
We know companies are trying cut costs in this economy, but this is ridiculous: A worker at a Canadian restaurant chain
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