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LaSorda: Chrysler dealers 'ordering again'

Auburn Hills, Mich. -- Dealers are ordering Chrysler vehicles again, Chief Executive Officer Tom LaSorda said at a "town meeting" with workers at the U.S. automaker's headquarters.

Treatment of lab animals questioned

Albuquerque -- New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is calling for a revamp of protocols governing animal laboratory experiments at state research schools.

Cell phones erase Nissan I-Keys

Smyrna, Tenn. -- Cell phones kept near Nissan "intelligent keys" can erase the keys' electronic codes, making the starters worthless, Nissan North America Inc. said Wednesday.

Oprah Winfrey is latest tell-all subject

New York -- American talk show icon Oprah Winfrey said she is shocked that her father, Vernon, has written a tell-all book about his famous daughter.

U.S. stocks down on deal activity

New York -- U.S. stock indexes closed down Wednesday after rising to new heights earlier in the session on continued deal activity.

Hill out as Orlando coach

Orlando, Fla. -- The Orlando Magic dismissed Coach Brian Hill Wednesday, ending his second stint with the team.

Oil up despite refinery, inventory rises

New York -- New York crude oil prices topped $65.75 a barrel Wednesday, even after bigger-than-expected increases in U.S. refinery use and gasoline inventories.

GM to offer free XM trial in used cars

Detroit -- U.S. automaker General Motors Corp. said Wednesday it will offer a free three-month trial of XM Satellite Radio on selected used GM vehicles.

'Idol' alum's dad in legal trouble again

Albemarle, N.C. -- The father of "American Idol" alum Kelly Pickler is in trouble again, facing four felony theft charges in North Carolina, officials said.

FDA warns of Exjade problems

Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has received reports of kidney failure and deaths possibly associated with Exjade.

Exercising every day keeps aging woes away

According to study published in the online edition of Public Library of Science (PLoS) on Wednesday, exercise not only increases a persons’ stamina and muscle strength but also helps in reversing th

Differential royalty payments for internet radio stations

SoundExchange announced old royalty rates for small webcasters to continue while the big giants will have to pay the revised rates starting from July which are almost triple the old rates.