Uber CEO must face price-fixing lawsuit by passengers: U.S. judge

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Travis Kalanick, chief executive officer of Uber Technologies Inc, failed on Thursday to win the dismissal of an antitrust lawsuit accusing him of scheming to drive up prices for passengers who use the popular ride-sharing service.

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Where's the lane? Self-driving cars confused by shabby U.S. roadways

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Volvo's North American CEO, Lex Kerssemakers, lost his cool as the automaker's semi-autonomous prototype sporadically refused to drive itself during a press event at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Tournament chief Moore resigns over controversial comments

(Reuters) - Raymond Moore has stepped down as CEO and tournament director of the BNP Paribas Open following controversial comments he made about women's tennis, the tournament announced on Monday.

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Former Intel CEO Chairman Andrew Grove dies at 79: Intel

(Reuters) - Former Intel Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Andrew Grove died on Monday at age 79, the technology company said in a statement.

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Valeant says CEO Pearson to step down, names Ackman to board

(Reuters) - Embattled Canadian drugmaker Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc said on Monday that Chief Executive Michael Pearson will step down and that the company appointed activist investor William Ackman to its board.

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U.S. moves to dismiss case against ex-Chesapeake CEO after his death

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department has filed a motion to dismiss a criminal indictment against former Chesapeake Energy Corp Chief Executive Officer Aubrey McClendon, who died in a car crash on Wednesday, one day after he was charged with breaking antitrust laws.

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Ex-Chesapeake CEO McClendon dies in Oklahoma City car wreck

(Reuters) - Former Chesapeake Energy Chief Executive Officer Aubrey McClendon died in a car accident in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, police said, one day after he was charged with conspiring to rig bids to buy oil and natural gas leases.

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Exclusive: EMG says to cease new business deals with ex-Chesapeake CEO

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Private equity fund Energy & Minerals Group told investors on Wednesday it will cease "any and all new business activities" with Aubrey McClendon, the former chief executive officer of Chesapeake Energy Corp , a day after the federal government indicted him for allegedly breaking antitrust laws.

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