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Bestselling books the week of 5/19/13, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
After Oklahoma tornado: Five steps to prepare for a natural disaster

In the wake of the May 20 tornado in Moore, Okla., it's important to review how best to be prepared for a natural disaster. Here are five action steps for personal preparedness from the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.
What kind of an eater are you?

From locavores to femivores, to fast food junkies and punk domestics, here are 11 labels for every kind of person at the dinner table.
Bestselling books the week of 5/12/13, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
'Star Trek': How well do you know the Trek universe?

'Star Trek' is a story that's spawned TV shows, movies, and spin-off books. As the newest movie, 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' hits theaters, test your Trek knowledge!

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Airbag recall hits 45,000 BMWs (+video)

Airbag recall: The BMW 3 Series – 2002 and 2003 model years – is the target of the airbag recall. These cars are part of 3.4 million vehicles being recalled worldwide by six different automakers, including Toyota, Honda and General Motors.
Bangladesh disaster: Can US brands repair their reputations?

Global clothing brands scramble to protect their reputations after the Bangladesh disaster: Some promise to make amends, while others lie about their connection to the factory whose collapse killed over 600 people.
Fortune 500: Top 10 companies in 2013

Fortune has released its annual list of the largest corporations in the United States, and there were a few notable changes in this year’s group. Here are the Top 10.
Vox News Rush Limbaugh blame game: Are falling ad revenues his fault?

Rush Limbaugh says declining ad revenue at talk radio stations that carry his programming isn't a sign that a boycott against him is working. It may have more to do with an expiring contract.
Bank of America leads bank stocks rally

Bank of America stocks soared Monday, leading a rally in big-bank stocks on an otherwise quiet day on Wall Street. Stock indexes ended little changed following a record-setting run last week.
Energy Voices JPMorgan Chase accused of rigging energy markets

JPMorgan Chase developed schemes to sell electricity at falsely attractive prices in Michigan and California, according to The New York Times. The market manipulation could result in JPMorgan Chase receiving penalties from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Limo fire that killed bride puzzles experts

The limo fire in the San Francisco Bay Area, which killed five women, doesn't fit the usual patterns of vehicle fires. Moreover, the limo fire comes as the number of vehicle fires is declining.
Sims 4 on the way, but will people forget the SimCity debacle?

With The Sims 4, EA and Maxis are hoping to avoid the issues that plagued the launch of SimCity.
Decoder Wire Al Gore now 'Romney-rich': Enough to make him happy?

Al Gore being 'Romney rich' has opened him up to jabs from the political left and right. It's not clear, though, whether his new wealth compensates for the loss of the presidency.
5 reasons graphic novels are the next big thing at your library

The book format is everywhere, from ESL classrooms to Ivy League libraries.
Energy Voices Is OPEC coming apart at the seams?

In a lackluster economy, there hasn't been much from OPEC members to suggest there was any sort of revival, Graeber writes. But with seven of the 12 members of the cartel experiencing at least some form of upheaval, the cost of doing business suggests members may need more than a little bit of luck to return to glory.
The New Digital Age

Google executives Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen explore the 21st century, in which they see technology reshaping everything from the lives of individuals to the destinies of nations.
In Gear Shopping around for auto insurance? You'll probably switch.

According to a recent study, most drivers are happy with their auto insurance. But the ones who shop around usually switch providers.
Despite slowing growth, shareholders' faith in Warren Buffett holds strong

At Berkshire Hathaway Inc's annual meeting, investors acknowledged the company's fastest-growing days have probably passed. But shareholders say they are still confident with Warren Buffett and his hand-picked management team at the helm.
Tiffany v. Costco!? Dispute in New York court.

Tiffany-Costco dispute is over trademark of 'Tiffany ring.' New York judge asks Tiffany, Costco to try to settle their multimillion-dollar dispute.
In Gear Musk: Tesla Model S will have industry's best resale value

Criticized for how Tesla Model S leases calculated residual value, Elon Musk admits mistake. Musk guarantees Tesla Model S will have 'best resale value guarantee' in the industry.
Energy Voices Oil companies near multi-year highs. Still undervalued.

Oil companies should no longer be valued by their reserves. New drilling technologies like fracking and horizontal drilling mean oil companies operate more like advanced manufacturers, which have much higher price-earnings ratios.
Frozen pizza: Plastic shards in CPK pizza trigger recall (+video)

Frozen pizza: Plastic shards found in California Pizza Kitchen and DiGiorno frozen pizza. One consumer reported a chipped tooth on plastic after biting into a California Pizza Kitchen pizza.
Rescuers confront gruesome scene, death toll rises in Bangladesh factory collapse

With temperatures in the 90s, rescue crews working on the Bangladesh factory collapse are dealing with an increasingly gruesome scene. The official death toll is now 547, and is expected to climb.
Top 5 bull markets since 1929

The bull market that started in 2009 is currently the fifth most spectacular rise in stock prices since at least 1929. Can you guess which bull markets have been even more impressive?
Energy Voices Is nuclear fusion power now possible?

The quest for nuclear fusion power is well known, Daly writes, having been around since the dawn of the nuclear age, but the physics have precluded significant research. Until now.
April jobs report, at 165,000 new jobs, exceeds expectations; Dow surges (+video)

April jobs report shows a net 165,000 new jobs, as the unemployment rate drops to its lowest level since 2008. Federal government's workforce also drops to its lowest level since December 2008.
Africa Monitor Sudan: Mine collapse highlights challenges in quest to become leading gold producer

Gold has taken on new importance in Sudan since its oil-rich southern region became an independent country in 2011.
Nestlé recalls CPK, DiGiorno frozen pizzas nationwide (+video)

Nestlé has issued a recall of four brands of DiGiorno and California Pizza Kitchen frozen pizzas sold in the US. The recalled pizzas may contain fragments of plastic that came from spinach used in manufacturing.
Bangladesh building collapse toll rises to 450

More bodies were found overnight in the collapsed garment factory in Bangladesh, raising the toll to 450. The official number of missing was still at 149, though unofficial estimates are higher.