Tyson loses $455 million in quarter

Tyson Foods Inc. reported a fourth-quarter and fiscal 2009 losses Monday despite a slight increase in revenue and a profitable quarter in the company’s four business segments.
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St. Vincent launches neurosurgery institute

A recently launched neuroscience institute at the St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center could make Little Rock an important center for brain surgery, the hospital said Monday.
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Economy’s rebound not as strong as first thought

The economy grew at a 2.8 percent rate last quarter — less than originally estimated. And forecasts for the current quarter are for similarly slight growth before a drop-off next year.
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U.S. home sales reach 2-year high in October

First-time homebuyers seized on an expiring tax credit, low mortgage rates and falling prices to elevate home sales in October to their highest level in 2 1 /2 years.
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IBM creates simulation of cat’s brain

But humanlike thought still far off for computers

Scientists say they’ve made a breakthrough in their pursuit of computers that “think” like a living thing’s brain — an effort that tests the limits of technology.
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Nintendo’s Mario outlives rest

As video games evolve, plumber character still popular

He’s the Mickey Mouse of video games. He’s reminiscent of a doughnut, round and sweet and comforting. He’s also a vessel, devoid of a real personality so fans can live vicariously through him.
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