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Buffett puts shareholders ahead of patriotism in Canadian deal

Warren Buffett may be most famous for the billions of dollars he has made from investing but he is also well known as a cheerleader for the United States. The Oracle of Omaha routinely exhorts investors to put their money in America, "the mother lode of opportunity," as he wrote in his annual letter this year.

Aug 27, 2014 9:28 AM EDT

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Texas family to part ways with skeleton of mammoth found on its farm

A North Texas family, who discovered the skeleton of a 20,000- to 40,000-year-old mammoth while mining through sediment on their farm, is preparing to turn over the remains to a local museum.

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From Texas, where everything is bigger, the 99-pack of beer

Beer packaging has just gotten a lot bigger in Texas, where a small brewery is launching a 99-pack of its "Peacemaker" ale.

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WHO employee infected by Ebola to be flown to Hamburg for treatment

An employee of the World Health Organization (WHO) who contracted Ebola in Sierra Leone will be flown to the German city of Hamburg for treatment, a spokesman for the city said.

Uber eyes aggressive expansion in Germany despite bans

U.S. car service Uber is planning an aggressive expansion in Germany despite a backlash from cities like Berlin and Hamburg, which have questioned its right to operate in highly regulated markets dominated by traditional taxis.

Aug 27, 2014 9:14 AM EDT

Futures point to flat open with indexes at records

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a flat open on Wednesday, as investors found few reasons to keep buying after a rally that has taken indexes to repeated records, even as there was little seen on the horizon that could derail the rally.

Aug 27, 2014 9:11 AM EDT

Kleiner to invest in messaging startup Snapchat at near-$10 billion valuation: report

Venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byer has agreed to invest in fast-growing messaging startup Snapchat at a valuation close to $10 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

Aug 27, 2014 9:08 AM EDT

Islamic State executes soldiers, takes hostages at Syria base: social media

Islamic State militants have executed Syrian army soldiers and are holding a group hostage after capturing an air base in northeast Syria at the weekend, pictures posted on social media by supporters showed on Wednesday.

Aug 27, 2014 9:04 AM EDT

GM ignition-switch fund receives claims for more than 100 deaths

A program to compensate victims of crashes linked to a faulty ignition switch in General Motors vehicles has received claims for 107 deaths as of Tuesday, according to a spokeswoman for the lawyer overseeing the program.

Aug 27, 2014 8:57 AM EDT

U.S. home prices fall in June: S&P/Case-Shiller

U.S. single-family home prices fell in June and disappointed expectations, a closely watched survey said on Tuesday.

Aug 26, 2014 10:34 AM EDT

U.S. consumer confidence hits nearly seven-year high in August

U.S. consumer confidence rose in August to its highest level since October 2007 on improved feelings about the current state of the economy, according to a private sector report released on Tuesday.

Aug 26, 2014 10:28 AM EDT

WHO urges stiff regulatory curbs on e-cigarettes

The World Health Organization (WHO) stepped up its war on "Big Tobacco" on Tuesday, calling for stiff regulation of electronic cigarettes as well as bans on indoor use, advertising and sales to minors.

Aug 26, 2014 10:22 AM EDT

Boeing says completed key design review for space taxi

Boeing Co has completed a key review of its design for a new commercial venture to fly astronauts to the International Space Station, making it the only one of four rival bidders to finish the NASA work on time, company officials said on Thursday.

Aug 26, 2014 10:19 AM EDT

Emmys exalt old favorites over TV's shiny newcomers

For all the talk about newcomers raising the game of television, the industry on Monday chose to bestow its top Emmys on the long-running shows "Breaking Bad" and "Modern Family" and long-time television actors who held off challenges from film stars.

Aug 26, 2014 10:16 AM EDT

Drive to be the best - McIlroy or Scott?

Rory McIlroy is the best driver in contemporary golf when he is 'on his game' while Adam Scott is consistently the best, day-in and day-out. Both players are regarded as better off the tee than Tiger Woods was at his peak.

Aug 26, 2014 10:12 AM EDT

Aircraft demand spurs record U.S. durable goods orders gain

Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods posted their biggest gain on record in July on strong international demand for aircraft, but the underlying trend remained consistent with a steady pace of domestic economic growth.

Aug 26, 2014 10:08 AM EDT