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Wireless Carriers Bicker Over Size Of Spectrum Holdings_

Clearwire (NSDQ: CLWR) frequently brags about how much spectrum it has at its disposal, and how easy it will be to deliver a ton of video and other high-bandwidth services over mobile networks. It’s a luxurious postion to be in and something that has only become top of mind for consumers recently as they experience dropped calls or sluggish 3G internet speeds. But it appears that AT&T (

  

Wake Forest’s toughness concerns Calipari_

John Calipari had to stop watching film of Wake Forest, if only for the sake of his appetite. The Kentucky coach counts himself a big fan of New Orleans’ renowned restaurant scene, but if he wanted to be in any shape to dine out on Friday, he needed to take a break from the replays of Demon Deacon rebounders overwhelming Texas on the boards Thursday.

  

Georgia Tech shine from line to beat Okla. St._

Gani Lawal scored 14 points, Derrick Favors added 12 points and nine rebounds, and Georgia Tech made 24 of 25 free throws Friday night to hold off seventh-seeded Oklahoma State 64-59 in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

  

No. 1 Duke strolls into second round_

Kyle Singler had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Jon Scheyer scored 13 and No. 1 seed Duke rolled past Arkansas-Pine Bluff 73-44 Friday night in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

  

Buenos Aires fest set to unspool_

Film Festivals: Harmony Korine, Angela Bassett will be attending -- The 12th Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Film unspools April 7-18.

  

U.S. Basketball Prodigy Quits Israeli Pro Team_

Jeremy Tyler, the first American high school player to skip his senior year and play overseas, booked his own flight home Thursday.

  

M.C. Leads Nets’ Cheers, for Everything but Wins_

Marco G., the team’s master of ceremonies, keeps beckoning for cheers, applause or any signs of life from Izod Center crowds benumbed by a 7-61 record.

  

U.S. to Ensure Spot Tests of Organic Foods_

An auditor exposed major gaps in federal oversight of the organic food industry, pointing to numerous shortcomings of the National Organic Program.

  

More Saudi Oil Goes to China Than to U.S._

While exports to the United States might rebound this year, in the long run the decline in western demand and the growing importance of China represent a fundamental shift for the oil market.

  

In Canada, Real Estate Is Booming_

Instead of worrying about the recovery of the real estate market, some Canadians are concerned about the prospect of a price bubble.

  

U.S. senator calls for Lehman probe_

A year and a half after Lehman Brothers' collapse, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, D-Conn., is calling for a federal investigation into the "Lehman situation" and other companies that may have fudged their balance sheets, contributing to the financial crisis.

  

Providence Equity Gets an IPO Win_

Kabel Deutschland, the German cable giant owned by private-equity firm Providence Equity Partners, priced its IPO late Friday, raising about $1.2 billion in the largest IPO in Germany since 2007.