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Apple monument in Russia

Russia’s Steve Jobs memorial looks set to leave the country

Lifestyle

When Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, publicly revealed that he was gay, it was met largely with support and, frankly, little surprise. Cook hadn’t been in the closet, he just hadn’t talked about it publicly. But one place where the announcement was panned was Russia, and in response a Russian university took down a memorial that been erected to Apple’s founding CEO, Steve Jobs.

Crash test dummy family

This crash test dummy family is getting an overweight uncle — to reflect America’s expanding waistlines

Global Scan

Apple announces plan for its cash: give it back to shareholders

Environment

Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs dies at 56

Environment

Apple CEO Steve Jobs resigns

Environment
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Apple Scrutinized on Tax Avoidance

Global Politics

Apple CEO, Tim Cook, is explaining why Apple has paid so little tax globally over the last few years. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with British member of parliament, Margaret Hodge, who is leading similar investigations in the UK.

Apple in the Post-Jobs World

Every year, Apple fans celebrate spring by watching the unveiling of the company’s latest technological breakthroughs.  But this year for the first time, the media circus was held without its key ringleader – brand mastermind and former CEO Steve Jobs, who died of pancreatic cancer last October. So beyond the products, there was a sense of […]

Top of the Hour: Steve Jobs Leaves Apple, Morning Headlines

Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook a 13-year veteran of Apple is taking over for co-founder Steve Jobs as Apple’s CEO.  Cook has been running Apple’s day-to-day operations since January when Jobs went on medical leave.  Jobs was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer in 2004. He announced his resignation in a letter yesterday.  Apple’s shares fell […]

The World

Without Steve Jobs, what’s next for Apple?

Business, Economics and Jobs

Apple announced last night that Steve Jobs, co-founder and CEO of the company, would immediately resign from his position. Tim Cook, chief operating officer, will replace him. John Hockenberry discusses what this might mean for Apple’s future.

The World

Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple

Apple announced last night that Steve Jobs, co-founder and chief executive of the company, would immediately resign from his position. Tim Cook, chief operating officer there, will replace him. In a public letter, Jobs said “I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations […]

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