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China’s Push Into Wind Worries U.S. Industry

Proponents say China should be welcomed to the American wind industry, but others see a threat.

Goldwind’s 1.5 megawatt turbine in Pipestone, Minn. Chinese wind companies are pushing into the U.S. market.
Craig Lassig for The New York Times

Goldwind’s 1.5 megawatt turbine in Pipestone, Minn. Chinese wind companies are pushing into the U.S. market.

New Estimates of Food Poisoning Cases

Scientists say the new numbers are a better guess on how many foodborne illnesses occur in the United States.

Bloomberg to Publish Editorials

Bloomberg L.P. will begin publishing editorials in an effort to broaden its influence on national affairs.

2 in Race to Lead Johnson & Johnson

Two longtime executives, Alex Gorsky and Sheri S. McCoy, have been given expanded roles in the troubled health care company.

Obama Tries Charm Offensive on Group of Top Executives

Mr. Obama invited 20 executives to join him to discuss trade, tax reform, education and how to encourage companies to stop sitting on their cash reserves.

Europe Staggers as Critical Summit Looms

The financial crisis flared up, with riots in Greece, troubles in Spain and little indication of an agreement on a systemic approach to stability.

Oil Sands Report Charges Lax Government Oversight

The report also rejected several claims from both the energy industry and environmentalists.

U.S. Sues Companies for Spill Damages

The Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit against nine companies over the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

China Agrees to Intellectual Property Protections

Senior Chinese officials pledged on Wednesday to crack down on software piracy and other violations of intellectual property rights.

DealBook

Icahn Offers to Buy Dynegy for $665 Million

After criticizing Blackstone's $5-a-share bid for Dynegy, Carl C. Icahn agrees to buy it for $5.50 a share in cash.

Insight & Analysis

State of the Art

An Android Phone That Says ‘Google’

Not another cellphone, you say? Google presents the Nexus S, an Android not to be confused with the Nexus from a year ago.

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He Sold a Vision at Fox, and Marketers Bought It

Jon Nesvig is retiring as president of sales at Fox Broadcasting, after a 21-year career in which he watched the network grow to rival the big three.

App Smart

Games and Other Diversions to Turn Into Holiday Gifts

Some lovers of Apple devices refuse to spend even a dollar on an app — leaving an opportunity for gift givers.

Home Labs on the Rise for the Fun of Science

Home laboratories are becoming more common as devices like microscopes and DNA analysis kits become more computerized, cheaper and easier to use.

Conversations

A Business Owner Reflects on a Failure To Pay His Taxes

Gary Barbera was once a Chrysler dealer with annual sales exceeding $100 million. Now he owes nearly $150,000 in taxes and fines and wears an ankle bracelet monitor.

DealBook

Is Google Too Big to Shop?

The search giant defends its mergers and acquisitions strategy. The lawyer who led the antitrust crusade against Microsoft disagrees.

Wheels Blog

Death Preceded Safety Agency's Warning on Ford Windstar

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's warning to owners of the Ford minivan was prompted by a death in Massachusetts.

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