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David Cross, left, and Portia de Rossi in a scene from "Arrested Development".

Netflix Looks to Hook Subscribers with ’Arrested’

By Michael Liedtke | May 24
Netflix is hoping this weekend’s release of the resurrected TV series "Arrested Development" will draw more subscribers to its Internet video service.

Twitter Adds Security Measure to Logins

Friday May 24, 2013
Twitter is adding an extra security measure to users’ accounts in an effort to prevent unauthorized logins.
Pandora executives at the New York Stock Exchange, celebrating the company’s market debut.

Pandora Posts In-Line 1Q Loss, Upbeat Sales

By Ryan Nakashima | Friday May 24, 2013
Internet radio company Pandora Media Inc. reported higher-than-expected revenue in the latest quarter, with losses in line with analysts’ forecasts, as the number of subscribers who pay for ad-free listening more than doubled to exceed 2.5 million.
Rue21 in University Mall, Dorset Street, South Burlington

Rue21 Agrees to Go Private in Nearly $1B Deal

Thursday May 23, 2013
Clothing and accessories company Rue21 has agreed to be taken private in nearly $1 billion deal with private equity firm Apax Partners.
Amy Bouzaglo from YouTube video

"I Am Not Stupid All of You Are"

By Cristina Silva | Wednesday May 22, 2013
An Arizona restaurateur, fed up after years of negative online reviews and an embarrassing appearance on a reality television show, allegedly posted a social media rant laced with salty language.

Complaint Accuses Exxon Mobil of Anti-Gay Bias

By David Crary | Wednesday May 22, 2013
One after another, major U.S. corporations have updated anti-discrimination policies to protect gay, lesbian and transgender workers, drawing plaudits from gay-rights groups. There’s one prominent exception: Exxon Mobil Corp.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks during a news conference on Yahoo, Flickr and Tumblr Monday, May 20, 2013, in New York.

Yahoo Reboots Flickr, Offers 1 terabyte of Storage

Tuesday May 21, 2013
Fresh on the heels of its $1.1 billion acquisition of Tumblr, Yahoo says it is rebooting its languishing photo-sharing site Flickr with plans to make it "awesome" again.
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during an introduction of the new iPhone 5 in San Francisco.

Apple’s Cook Faces Senate Questions on Taxes

Tuesday May 21, 2013
Apple’s CEO is disputing assertions by a Senate panel that the company avoids billions of dollars in U.S. taxes by shifting profits to foreign affiliates.

Athlete-Amputee Becomes Artificial Limb Inventor

Monday May 20, 2013
CBS News’ Ben Tracy reports on an inventor whose idea for an artificial limb design was borne out of his own experience losing his lower leg in a sporting accident.
The Yahoo logo is displayed outside of the offices in Santa Clara, Calif.

Yahoo Takes Big Leap with $1.1B Deal for Tumblr

By Michael Liedtke | Monday May 20, 2013
Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet pioneer that had fallen behind the times.
Specialist Charles Boeddinghaus works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Small-Company Stocks Lead the Market Higher

Monday May 20, 2013
The stock market is edging higher in midday trading, led by small-company shares.