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Complaint: AT&T Corp. said it filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission that Cablevision Systems Corp. was improperly withholding regional sports programming that AT&T must have to roll out video service in Connecticut.

Docked: Dubai, investing billions of dollars in tourist attractions, bought the QE2 cruise ship from Cunard Line for $100 million and will convert the vessel into a hotel to be moored beside the emirate's Palm Island.

Previously foiled: Shares of Alcoa Inc. rose to a six-year high after the Times of London reported that BHP Billiton Ltd., the world's largest mining company, revived plans for a $40 billion takeover of the US-based aluminum producer. Shares rose 28 cents, or 0.7 percent, to $41.88.

Four play: Electronic Arts Inc. said it will reorganize the world's biggest video game publisher into four units, in an efficiency drive by its new chief executive.

No effect: Deloitte & Touche LLP performed additional audit work for six public company clients after accounting industry inspectors raised concerns about its work, but the company said the extra effort didn't change its conclusions on the firms' finances.

Shoe sale: Shola Olafajo stocks shoes in a Finish Line in Cambridge. The mall-based speciality retailer said it agreed to pay about $1.5 billion for footwear and accessories retailer Genesco Inc., owner of the Johnston & Murphy and Lids brands, which recently rejected a lower offer from Foot Locker Inc.

Set to take off: UAL Corp., the parent of United Airlines, said mainline revenue was expected to rise 2.75 to 3.25 percent in the second quarter, and narrowed its nonfuel cost estimate for the period.

Naturally: Natural foods grocer Whole Foods Market Inc. said it extended its offer through July 20 to buy smaller rival Wild Oats Market Inc., a deal that is opposed by federal antitrust regulators.

At odds: Three powerful lobbying forces -- automakers, electric utilities, and the coal industry -- are confounding Democrats' efforts to forge a less-polluting energy policy. Disputes over automobile fuel economy, use of coal as a motor fuel, and requirements for utilities to use more wind or biomass to generate electricity have threatened to stall energy legislation in both the Senate and House.

Bilingual: Ben Silverman, in his first acquisition since becoming cochairman of NBC Universal's entertainment division, acquired a telenovela from the Colombian production company, Canal Caracol, NBC said. The network plans to air versions on NBC and on its Spanish-language cable channel, Telemundo, with different actors and different scripts.

(Globe wire services)

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