New York Times: Business News

• Russia to Sell Off Stakes in State Companies to Fill Budget Gap
  
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  A Novartis Giveaway of Medicine
  
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  Job Subsidies Also Provide Help to Private Sector
  
• In Price War, New Kindle Sells for $139
  
• Asian Shares Down on New Signs US Economy Slowing
  
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  Tobacco Funds Shrink as Obesity Fight Intensifies
  
• BP’s Blueprint for Emerging From Crisis
  
• Ex-Regulators Get Set to Lobby on New Financial Rules
  
• Wind Drives Growing Use of Batteries
  
• BP Posts $17 Billion Loss, Confirms Hayward Departure
  
• Abrupt Shake-Up at the Top Ranks of ABC
  
• Pressured, Nike to Help Workers in Honduras
  
• With New Stars, Reality Shows Face Pay Escalation
  
• Panel Seen Approving F-35 Engine, Risking Veto
  
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  Retailers Pay More to Get Cargo (No Guarantee)
  
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  When Race Is the Issue, Misleading Coverage Sets Off an Uproar
  
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  BP Is Expected to Replace Chief With American
  
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  Exploring Algae as Fuel
  
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  Warren’s Candidacy Raises a Partisan Debate
  
• Industries Find Surging Profits in Deeper Cuts