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Honda opts for Takata rival to supply Accord air bags - sources

Honda Motor Co (7267.T) has chosen a competitor of embattled Takata Corp (7312.T) to supply air bags for the next North American version of its Accord sedan, the automaker's best-selling vehicle, two people with knowledge of the decision said.


SkyMall, known for in-flight catalogs, lands in bankruptcy

SkyMall, whose in-flight shopping catalogs have long been a staple of airline travel, has filed for bankruptcy protection, blaming changing consumer habits and the loss of contracts from two major carriers, Delta and Southwest.

Aviation's oil price dissident says fuel will stay low

For years he was a lone voice in the aviation industry despite being one of its best-known economists, a Cassandra-like figure whose warnings of a slump in oil prices went unheeded.

Diaper wars: Kimberly to take on P&G through innovation, higher ad spend

Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB.N) is set to increase advertising and promotional spending for its diapers and launch new products in an escalating war with bigger rival Procter and Gamble Co (PG.N) in North America.


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U.S. home resales rebounded in December, but continued low participation by first-time buyers in the market suggested the housing recovery would remain gradual for now.
The Federal Reserve could be key for Wall Street next week as investors get to hear from the U.S. central bank for the first time since a series of moves by its global peers, including the European Central Bank's massive stimulus plan.
Expedia Inc (EXPE.O) has acquired online travel agency Travelocity from technology company Sabre Corp (SABR.O) for $280 million in cash, the companies said in a statement on Friday, as consolidation in the online booking industry continues.
Shaquille O'Neal is starring in a new sitcom for TruTV- and according to early reports, it's actually pretty great.
Paul Bettany, who'll be playing The Vision in "Avengers: Age of Ultron," is awestruck by how huge the film is- and so is the rest of the cast.
Pete Wentz, bassist for Fall Out Boy, has finally revealed just what led to his divorce from Ashlee SImpson.
Music superstar Carrie Underwood has posted a photo of herself, using her pregnant stomach as a convenient surface to balance a bowl of chips.
U.S. stocks fell modestly on Friday, pressured by underwhelming corporate news including guidance from economic activity bellwether UPS and as materials stocks fell after bearish notes.
"Victorious" former stars Victoria Justice and Ariana Grande are not in a bad blood, the "Eye Candy" star clarified.
Latest from the previous episodes, American Idol auditionees exposed their shocking talents. Among the hundreds of the contestants, only a few were able to receive the "Gold ticket". In the last night episode, Carlos Santana's nephew performed and wowed the judges.