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Pow! Disney captures Spider-Man, Iron Man and other Marvel characters in $4 billion deal

By Admin on August 31, 2009

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. is punching its way into the universe of superheroes and their male fans with a deal announced Monday to acquire Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion, bringing characters such as Iron Man and Spider-Man into the family of Mickey Mouse and “Toy Story.”



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Kurtis, Jacobson together again

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Channel 2 news bringing back legendary newscasters Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson for 6 p.m. broadcast

The newest thing in Chicago TV news is also the oldest.


Sports »

Rose wants a gold medal

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Bulls point guard working toward making U.S. team for 2012 Olympics

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House charges Rep. Charles Rangel with ethics violations

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A House panel outlines 13 counts against the New York Democratic lawmaker, whose political career spans 40 years.

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Rod Blagojevich case

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