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[05/09] GM to pay up to $200M to help end American Axle strike
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) - A bitter, 10-week strike at auto parts supplier American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. could end soon now that General Motors Corp. has agreed to kick in up to $200 million to help settle the dispute, industry analysts said.

[05/08] Jobless claims post sharp decline
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of newly laid off workers seeking unemployment benefits dropped much more than expected last week.

[05/08] Dan Rather files amended lawsuit against CBS over his firing
By SAMUEL MAULL Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Dan Rather has filed an amended lawsuit against CBS that says other TV networks refused to hire him because of the damage executives at his former company did to his reputation after a disputed 2004 report on President Bush.

[05/07] Hollywood producers suspend talks with Screen Actors Guild
By RYAN NAKASHIMA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - Hollywood producers on Tuesday temporarily broke off contract talks with the Screen Actors Guild, calling its demands regarding DVD sales and online content "unreasonable."

[05/07] 15 Philly officers taken off street after videotaped beating
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Fifteen Philadelphia police officers have been taken off the street as authorities investigate a video showing three suspects being kicked and beaten by city police.

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