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Facebook IPO: Six key dates in its debacle
Facebook's first week as a publicly traded company will go down as a terribly botched corporate launch, perhaps one of the worst in recent history for such a highly visible entity. Eight days ago, it was the tech world's most highly anticipated initial public offering in eight years. Now, the social media company faces mounting legal woes and serves as an embarrassing example of how not to run an IPO. Despite rising insider pessimism about its growth prospects, Facebook kept boosting its asking price and the number of shares it would sell. The result: billions of dollars in losses; investigations by two congressional committees, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), an industry watchdog, and the state of Massachusetts; at least 13 class-action lawsuits; and thousands of resentful shareholders who days later still were unsure how many Facebook shares they had or at what price. Here are six key dates in Facebook's unfolding IPO disaster.
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In Pictures: Taking office 2011
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Jerry Brown's California: Five big changes from 1975 to 2011
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In Pictures: Jerry Brown through the years
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Gallery: Election day 2010
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Voters choose fall matchups, decide fates of Blanche Lincoln and Bill Halter
Lincoln is in a runoff against Arkansas Lt. Gov. Bill Halter, who is being supported by labor unions and liberal groups.
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Hefty spending key to Meg Whitman's late lead in GOP primary
Former eBay CEO Meg Whitman surged in the last week of campaigning before Tuesday's gubernatorial primary in California, widening her lead over insurance commissioner Steve Poizner.
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Shanghai Expo: how does your city stack up?
The Shanghai Expo has infused capital into the city much like the 2008 Olympics did for Beijing. But how do we measure what makes a superstar city and where your city falls along the spectrum of modern metropolises?
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Poll: Poizner surges in California governor's race
Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner now trails Meg Whitman by just 10 percentage points in California governor's race, according to polling by his campaign.
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Wal-Mart to pay nearly $28 million in California toxic waste case
Wal-Mart will pay $27.6 million to settle a lawsuit in California.
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Goldman Sachs could roil California governor race
The SEC investigation of Goldman Sachs could hurt California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman, who as CEO of eBay sat on the investment bank's board.
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Meg Whitman fuels big-spending California governor's race
Meg Whitman has announced she's contributing another $20 million to her gubernatorial campaign. The California governor's race could become the priciest gubernatorial election in US history.
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Conrad Murray statements under scrutiny in Michael Jackson death
Conrad Murray, the doctor accused of involuntary manslaughter in the Michael Jackson death, returned to court Monday. A judge is deciding whether he can practice medicine as he awaits trial.
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Healthcare reform: Who wins when governor, attorney general clash?
Washington's attorney general filed suit against the healthcare reform bill signed today. One problem: He didn't ask the state's governor, who supports the bill. Who wins?
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Gang crackdown: Vagos Motorcycle Club targeted in police raids
Police arrested 30 members of the Vagos Motorcycle Club across the western US Wednesday, in a crackdown that could be tied to gang activity.
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Why Meg Whitman leads Jerry Brown in California
Spending heavily and fresh off a debate with Steve Poizner, eBay millionaire Meg Whitman has leapfrogged former governor Jerry Brown in the race for California governor, according to a new poll.
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On day of Corey Haim funeral, 911 tape released
Authorities released the 911 tape in Corey Haim's death today. Haim's funeral was also held today in Toronto.
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San Francisco's Newsom launches lieutenant governor bid
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom confirmed he's running for lieutenant governor of California, and enters the race as the Democratic frontrunner, political analysts say.
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Jerry Brown says he's ready to lead California, again
Jerry Brown, California's attorney general and former two-term governor, made it official Tuesday: He'd like a third crack at the governor's job.
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California governor's race: All about the money?
Personal wealth is both an asset and drawback for GOP candidates in the California governor's race. Republican billionaire Meg Whitman has put another $20 million into her campaign.
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Secret tapes: How damaging to Jerry Brown’s bid for governor?
California Attorney General Jerry Brown's spokesman secretly recorded conversations with reporters. Under pressure from GOP rivals for governor, Brown now says he'll investigate.
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Gavin Newsom quits California governor's race - Moonbeam stands alone
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom on Friday said that he would not be running for governor of the state of California.
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Meg Whitman, eBay billionaire, to run for California governor
Ms. Whitman brings business savvy and oodles of money to her campaign to be the GOP nominee.
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Bill Clinton's nod galvanizes Newsom campaign in California
The former president threw his support in the gubernatorial primary to the San Francisco mayor. Some see payback against likely candidate Jerry Brown.
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Date set for challenge of California gay-marriage ban
On Jan. 11, the two lawyers who argued the Bush v. Gore in 2000 will begin their case against Proposition 8.
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Who wants to run California?
The state's budget is in shambles, but candidates are already lining up for the 2010 gubernatorial race. They include San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and former eBay chief Meg Whitman.
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Today's coverage: GM fallout, Geithner in China, possible jet debris
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California court to rule on same-sex marriage ban
Voters approved Proposition 8 last year, which made gay marriages illegal. The court decides Tuesday if the measure was unconstitutional.
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Why California's case against violent video games is a long shot
Courts have struck down many laws aimed at preventing sales to minors. Legal analysts see Supreme Court as unlikely to step in.
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Same-sex marriage before California Supreme Court
The court must rule in 90 days on the legality of Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriage.
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