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Despite deal, lottery not coming to Nevada any time soon

Let’s halt one rumor before it gains traction. Scientific Games Corp.’s $1.5 billion acquisition of slot machine manufacturer WMS Industries doesn’t mean a statewide lottery is headed to Nevada.

Citizen, get off grid to foil Big Brother

Phone call logs, credit card records, emails, Skype chats, Facebook messages and more: The precise nature of the NSA’s sweeping surveillance apparatus has yet to be confirmed.

Shipping magnate Paul Soros dies in NYC at 87

NEW YORK — Paul Soros, a successful innovator in shipping, philanthropist and the older brother of billionaire financier George Soros, died in New York City on Saturday after a long bout with a host of illnesses, said his son Peter Soros. He was 87.

Unpaid internships in jeopardy after court ruling

WASHINGTON — Unpaid internships have long been a path of opportunity for students and recent grads looking to get a foot in the door in the entertainment, publishing and other prominent industries, even if it takes a generous subsidy from Mom and Dad.

J.C. Penney’s new chief vows customers will spot workers

NEW YORK — Best Buy Co.’s sales force wears blue shirts. Apple Inc. “specialists” are garbed in branded tees. J.C. Penney Co. associates can wear whatever they want.

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