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Netflix looks to hook subscribers with 'Arrested'

This undated publicity photo released by Netflix shows David Cross, left, and Portia de Rossi in a scene from "Arrested Development," premiering May 26, 2013 on Netflix. The sitcom, also starring Jason Bateman and Will Arnett, was canceled by Fox in 2006 after three seasons.

Netflix is hoping this weekend's release of the resurrected TV series "Arrested Development" will draw more subscribers to its Internet video service. 6 minutes ago

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Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout

This summer, high rollers are flying to lavish vacation hot spots for their vacations. The rest of us are headed to places like nearby campgrounds.
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Delta ups the ante in battle for NY travel market

Delta Air Lines is opening a $1.4 billion terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport, strengthening its hand in the battle for the lucrative New York travel market.

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Stocks head lower, market on track for weekly loss

The stock market headed slightly lower Friday, keeping on track for its first weekly loss in a month.

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Stocks head lower, market on track for weekly loss

The stock market headed lower in midday trading Friday, putting it on track for its first weekly loss in a month.
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Oil falls below $94 on weak outlook for demand

The price of oil was knocked below $94 a barrel Friday by a combination of ample supplies and lukewarm demand.
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Stocks head lower, market headed for a weekly loss

The stock market is heading lower in midday trading, putting it on track for its first weekly loss in a month.
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At a glance: Memorial Day gasoline prices

The average price of a gallon of gasoline is about the same as it was last year at this time, and could be slightly cheaper by Monday. But it's more than double what it was in 2000. Here's how the price of gasoline on Memorial Day has changed since then, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Slovenia adopts debt cap to stave off crisis

Slovenia's parliament on Friday adopted a cap on public spending to try to convince foreign investors that the small eurozone country will not need an international bailout.
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News Corp. board approves split, stock buyback

News Corp. says its board of directors has approved plans to split its entertainment and publishing businesses into two separate companies.
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China gives US regulators access to audit records

China has agreed to give U.S. regulators access to audit records for Chinese companies whose shares trade on U.S. stock exchanges, a step forward in a long-running dispute.