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T-Mobile Gets Rid of Contracts For Cellphones

T-Mobile Gets Rid of Contracts For Cellphones

Across the pond, in Europe and other parts of the world, customers paying full price for their cellphones up front is a fairly common practice. The upside to that practice is that you generally come out cheaper in the long run while the downside is that the initial cost of starting service can be steep.

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Family Business Helping Foot Fashionistas — And Marines

We've done tons of stories on how tough California's business climate is, but a good idea is still a good idea. We met one entrepreneur who's got some fancy footwork.

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Playgrounds Could Move Away From Pollution Sources

Thanks to new guidelines and $2.6 million of new funding offered by the Port of Long Beach, parks are among the entities that can apply to move playground equipment further away from pollution sources, such…

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Report: ‘Tonight Show’ Headed To NY Without Leno

The New York Times is reporting that the “Tonight Show” is expected to move to New York without its host, Jay Leno. The new host? Jimmy Fallon.

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Sports Giant AEG No Longer for Sale; Leiweke Leaving

The planned sale of AEG — the company behind plans to build an NFL stadium and owners of Staples Center, LA Live and two LA sports teams — has come to a halt. Updates: NBC4, NBCLA.com.

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FDA Probes New Pancreas Risks With Diabetes Drugs

The Food and Drug Administration is looking into new evidence that suggests a group of recently approved diabetes drugs can increase the risk of pancreatitis and other problems.

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For Next Pope, John Paul II’s Legacy Looms Large

Pope John Paul II died nearly eight years ago, but on most storefronts within a mile of Vatican City, photos, postcards, posters and even bobble-head dolls remind you of the man who held the papacy for more than a quarter-century.

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Van Nuys Burglary Suspects Caught On Camera

Detectives are asking for the public’s help Wednesday to identify burglary suspects caught on surveillance video.

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Southland Real Estate Market Remains Strong Due To Investors

Southern California home sales continued strong last month as investors snapped up mid- to high-end homes, though it was unclear whether the rebound will continue through the year, real estate research firm DataQuick reported Wednesday.

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Betting Site Intrade Shuts Down

Online betting site Intrade announced late Sunday that it has stopped trading on its website after the company said it had discovered “financial irregularities.” “With sincere regret we must inform you that due…Photo Credit: Getty Images

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