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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - 5 years ago, Gina "Gigi" Butler took a risky plunge and it's led to sweet success. She says, "I've probably frosted about 500,000 cupcakes. I just want everyone to be satisfied." Here is Part 2 of our entire interview.
RAW NEWS: Gigi's Cupcakes Turns 5, Part 2

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Gauge of US economy's future health up in April

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A measure of the U.S. economy's future health rose in solidly in April, buoyed by a sharp rise in applications to build new homes and apartments.

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Dow Record: Three tales of ups, downs and changes
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   NEW YORK (AP) -- When the Dow first crossed 14,000, investors were overjoyed. ...

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IN THE NEWS: LABOR GROUP SAYS CONDITIONS AT APPLE PLANTS IMPROVING

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A labor group Apple joined to assess working conditions at three manufacturing plants in China, where its products are made, says conditions are getting better.

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ON THIN ICE?

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- He was already on thin ice with the law when he failed to meet the conditions of his probation.