BP is playing down a history of violating safety and environmental regulations as well as trading laws in its push for a judge to sign off on a felony plea deal stemming from the deadly March 2005 explosion at its Texas City refinery, an attorney for blast victims alleged Monday.

Transocean, GlobalSantaFe complete merger
Transocean, the world’s largest offshore drilling contractor, got even bigger today as it closed its multibillion-dollar merger with smaller competitor GlobalSantaFe Corp., creating a company able to drill globally from shallow to ultra-deep waters.

Cal Dive settles antitrust case over asset sales
Cal Dive International and parent Helix Energy Solutions Group will pay $2 million to settle charges Cal Dive defied a 2005 federal order requiring it to sell certain assets after an acquisition raised antitrust concerns.

Apple gives its stores a new look
Not a cash register is in sight. The electronics on display are all powered up and ready for use. Personal trainers, specialists and newly minted concierges in aqua blue shirts make the Apple Store feel part salon, part Internet cafe without the espresso.

Honeymooners: Income Tax
Honeymooners: Income tax - America’s Financial Future: Facing the Challenge High taxes, burdensome regulations, and runaway government spending are eroding America’s financial foundation. Can that foundation be repaired, or is a collapse of the strongest economy in the world unavoidable?

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