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  • Micron Technology Announces New Chief
    Micron Technology announced Mark Durcan had been appointed chief executive replacing Steven Appleton, who was killed Friday when the small plane he was piloting crashed.

  • Dow at Highest Since May 2008
    The blue-chip stock index rose 156.82 points to its highest level since May 2008, as better economic news encouraged investors. The Nasdaq hit its highest close since December 2000.

  • Greece Weighs Cuts Amid Bailout Talks
    Greece edged toward a deal on a second billion bailout package, as political leaders were set to meet Sunday to weigh critical spending cuts.

  • Jobs Data Show Growth Is Sustained
    The U.S. economy added more jobs in January than in any month since early last year, pushing down the jobless rate to a level not seen since Obama's first full month in office.

  • China Tamps Down Europe Aid Fears
    Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao sought to assuage concerns over Chinese investment in Europe, saying China has no intention to "buy" the continent.

  • Goldman Cuts Blankfein's Bonus
    Goldman Sachs cut CEO Lloyd Blankfein's stock bonus for the first time since the financial crisis, the latest sign that Wall Street executives are paying for a year of mixed financial performance.

Martin, 4 linemen make Hall of Fame (AP)

Stephen A. Perry, president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, announces the 2012 class for the Pro Football Hall of Fame during an NFL football news conference, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Indianapolis. The members are Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Curtis Martin and Willie Roaf. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)AP - Curtis Martin has gone from the mean streets of Pittsburgh to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.



Micron appoints Durcan CEO after Appleton's death (Reuters)

Reuters - Memory chipmaker Micron Technology's board appointed company veteran Mark Durcan as chief executive a day after longtime Chairman and CEO Steve Appleton was killed in a plane crash.

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