Apple case seen as possible spur to tax action
Written by MARCY GORDON,AP Business Writers PETER SVENSSON,AP Business Writers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that tech darling Apple Inc. has been dragged front and center into the debate over the U.S. tax code, lawmakers are hoping that the spotlight on such a high-profile company could be the catalyst for Congress to take action to close loopholes or reform the law.
Star witness to stay mum for House hearing on IRS
Written by ALAN FRAM,Associated Press STEPHEN OHLEMACHER,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee taking Congress' latest look at the Internal Revenue Service's mistreatment of tea party groups will apparently have to do so without input from the star witness.
First Look: New Xbox elegant, but much unknown
Written by DERRIK J. LANG,AP Entertainment Writer
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Will gamers want One?
Amid immigration reform, calls to change asylums
Written by MANUEL VALDES,Associated Press
SEATTLE (AP) — As Congress debates legalizing about 11 million immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, immigration advocates are pushing plans they say will open the asylum process for thousands of more people who flee persecution in their home countries.
Iran's Ahmadinejad denounces election decision
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that a decision by election overseers to disqualify his top aide from next month's presidential race is an act of "oppression" and that he will take the case to the country's supreme leader.
Apple's Cook faces Senate questions on taxes
Written by MARCY GORDON,AP Business Writers PETER SVENSSON,AP Business Writers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Apple's CEO is disputing assertions by a Senate panel that the company avoids billions of dollars in U.S. taxes by shifting profits to foreign affiliates.
In tornado's wake, worried parents seek out kids
Written by NOMAAN MERCHANT,Associated Press
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The parents and guardians stood in the muddy grass outside a suburban Oklahoma City church, listening as someone with a bullhorn called out the names of children who were being dropped off — survivors of a deadly tornado that barreled through their community.
Stock indexes head higher in afternoon trading
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market turned higher Tuesday as investors banked on continued policy support from the Federal Reserve. Two big retailers also topped Wall Street expectations for the most recent quarter.