Stocks of bad companies often outperform those of good ones

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Reputable companies aren't always the best investments, says a University of Michigan business researcher.

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Study: Orangutan populations declining sharply

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(AP) -- Orangutan numbers have declined sharply on the only two islands where they still live in the wild and they could become the first great ape species to go extinct if urgent action isn't taken, a new ...

Farmers say salmonella scare has hurt tomato sales

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(AP) -- Expect fewer slices of red, ripe tomatoes next to the grill this holiday weekend. With a salmonella scare causing many customers to shun what's normally a summertime favorite, tomato farmers nationwide ...

Bangladesh releases 25,000 protected turtles

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Bangladeshi bio-marine experts have released 25,000 endangered baby turtles into the sea in the past two months as part of a state-run captivity breeding programme, an environmental official said Friday.