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FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, file photo, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks at the company's annual shareholders meeting, in Bellevue, Wash. Microsoft announced Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, that Satya Nadella will replace Steve Ballmer as its new CEO. Nadella will become only the third leader in the software giant's 38-year history, after founder Bill Gates and Ballmer. Board member John Thompson will serve as Microsoft's new chairman. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

From Gates to Nadella: Microsoft through the years

The Associated Press · February 4, 2014 9:54 pm

Wheat gains for fourth day as traders reverse bets

The Associated Press · February 4, 2014 9:39 pm

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2007, file photo, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks to press and advertising partners at a Facebook announcement in New York. On Feb. 4, 2014, Facebook celebrates 10 years since Mark Zuckerberg created a website called Thefacebook.com to let his classmates find their friends online. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle, File)

Timeline: Key dates in Facebook’s 10-year history

The Associated Press · February 4, 2014 9:24 pm

Trader Kevin Lodewick works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014. Stocks are mixed on Wall Street after suffering big losses the day before. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

US stocks recover modestly from big drop

The Associated Press · February 4, 2014 9:21 pm

News Summary: NIH, drugmakers partner to find meds

The Associated Press · February 4, 2014 8:56 pm

Text of Ballmer’s memo on new Microsoft CEO

The Associated Press · February 4, 2014 6:29 pm

This May 21, 2008 photo, Microsoft Senior Vice President of Portal and Advertising Platform Group Satya Nadella demonstrates some of the features of Live Search on a mobile device during the advance08 Advertising Leadership Forum at the company's campus in Redmond, Wash. Microsoft announced Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, that Nadella will replace Steve Ballmer as its new CEO. Nadella will become only the third leader in the software giant's 38-year history, after founder Bill Gates and Ballmer. Board member John Thompson will serve as Microsoft's new chairman. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Text of Nadella memo on being named Microsoft CEO

The Associated Press · February 4, 2014 6:28 pm

Excerpts from John Paul II’s published notes

The Associated Press · February 4, 2014 6:20 pm

A look at Microsoft’s new CEO, Satya Nadella

The Associated Press · February 4, 2014 5:36 pm

Modest drop in full-time work seen from health law

The Associated Press · February 4, 2014 5:06 pm

Oil price rises as US stocks stabilize

The Associated Press · February 4, 2014 3:53 pm

Goldcorp, Barrick selling Marigold mine for $275M

The Associated Press · February 4, 2014 11:46 am