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Bob Dylan to Host Weekly Show on XM Satellite Radio

NEW YORK – Coming from the radio speakers, Bob Dylan sounds as craggy and weather-beaten as he looks — and quite playful, too. As he reaches his 65th birthday Wednesday, the rock ‘n’ roll poet is carving out a new role as a part-time radio disc jockey. His weekly “Theme …

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Kanye West, Ludacris Win Copyright Infringement Trial

NEW YORK – Top-selling rappers Kanye West and Ludacris won a copyright infringement trial Thursday when a jury concluded their 2003 hit “Stand Up” did not copy a tune by New Jersey musicians. “I hope the plaintiffs enjoyed their 15 minutes of fame,” Ludacris said after the verdict was announced. …

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Apple Keeps Information Near Its Core

SAN DIEGO – If you missed my column in the Weekend Wall Street Journal: From the “for what it’s worth” file: For all of its terrific marketing, superb products and highflying stock, there’s another side to the revival of Apple Computer (AAPL) that gets less airplay: Its lack of a …

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