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CNBC joins with Yahoo to bolster web reach via content, programming and distribution alliance.

Comcast and fellow U.S. cable operators face DOJ inquiry over treatment of Netflix and Hulu.

New York's proposed big soda ban goes to public comment as former Coca-Cola exec switches sides.

American Express sponsors Kenny Chesney concert for live-streaming on YouTube.

Apple is likely killing Ping.

Burger King's summer BBQ menu rolls out with sweet potato fries and bacon sundae.

Citi partners with USAID to foster mobile commerce in developing nations.

Coca-Cola puts focus on "liquid content" and storytelling on YouTube.

Esprit CEO quits, saying brand has "lost its soul."

Facebook defends ads with comScore report as quiet period ends.

Ferrari designer helps Beijing Auto rebrand. 

Food Network finds success promoting Twitter hashtags on TV.

Ford aims to speed up car-charging, enable key-free access with Facebook log-in, via mobile app.

Groupon expands local deals with Camp Groupon event packages.

Happy Days merchandise case heads to trial.

Hasbro creates exclusive My Littlest Pet Shop line for France's Carrefour, brings Playskool to Indonesia.

Ikea commits to solar power in China.

ING to pay $619 million over Cuba, Iran dealings.

J&J receives regulatory approval for Synthes acquisition.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade will add the Elf on the Shelf.

Marriott chairman Bill Marriott celebrates five years of blogging.

Microsoft patent application could match online moods with emotionally-targeted ads.

Panasonic pushes into China's housing and construction market.

Paula Deen signs deal for namesake packaged foods line.

Pistachio growers claim health benefits.

Samsung looks to bring NFC to the masses.

Schick sponsors reality TV series.

Shell is investing $300M to fuel LNG-powered trucks.

Skechers donates 1M shoes to kids in need.

Starbucks faces struggle to make food part of its DNA.

Tommy Hilfiger expands golf sponsorships with NYC deal.

Twitter introduces tailored trends.

UBS tops European equity rankings.

Unilever recalls Ben & Jerry's chocolate nougat crunch.

United raises checked baggage fee on international flights.

Wells Fargo named best U.S. trade bank.

Zynga plunges to record low as gameplay drops off.

& China's Andy Zhang becomes youngest player in the U.S. Open.