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Nintendo unveils Wii U, lands in stores November 18

Nintendo's Wii U finally has a price and release date: The next-generation gaming console, which comes with a large touchscreen controller, will go on sale in the United States on Sunday, Nov. 18 for $300.

New York health board approves ban on large sodas

New York City's Board of Health voted Thursday to ban the sale of sugary drinks in containers larger than 16 ounces in restaurants and other venues, in a move meant to combat obesity and encourage residents to live healthier lifestyles.

White House says Karzai, Obama committed to preventing Afghan riots

President Barack Obama said he discussed the attacks against U.S. diplomatic offices with his Afghan counterpart, and both leaders are committed to ensuring the violence does not spread to Afghanistan.

4G iPhone 5 sounds death knell for 3G

It's the moment wireless carriers have been dreaming of: Apple finally brought 4G capabilities to the iPhone, enabling phone companies to begin dismantling their aging 3G networks.

Late-night talks fail to get deal in Chicago teachers strike

Chicago's teachers strike hits day four Thursday with no deal between the teacher's union and the school board, and Rev. Jesse Jackson offering to find a way to bridge the chasm between the two.

U.S. increases embassy security worldwide after Libya attack

The United States moved to increase embassy security around the world after the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three staffers.

Chicago school strike hits third day

Talks were set to start again Wednesday morning with Chicago's school board and striking public school teachers seemingly miles apart from reaching a deal to get 350,000 children back in school.

Cell phone carriers will get whacked by the iPhone 5

After several quarters of record profit margins, it's time for carriers to face a grim reality: The iPhone 5 is expected to be the best-selling phone of all time, and its sky-high subsidies will devastate their bottom lines.

'Tupac hologram' maker Digital Domain files for bankruptcy

Digital Domain Media Group made headlines this year when it created a hologram for the late Tupac Shakur that "performed" at a music festival.

Jerry 'The King' Lawler collapses at WWE ringside

World Wrestling Entertainment announcer Jerry "The King" Lawler, a larger-than-life figure even within the flamboyant world of professional wrestling, suffered a heart attack and collapsed during a show Monday night, the show's pr