HARRISBURG -- In a case that has implications for beer drinkers across Pennsylvania, lawyers for beverage distributors urged the state Supreme Court to bar takeout sales of six-packs unless a retailer allows the beer to be consumed on the premises.   Full Story

HARRISBURG -- The number of homes facing foreclosure in Pennsylvania rose more than one-third in April compared to the same month last year, a research company said.   Full Story

REARDAN, Wash. -- Mom-and-pop service stations are running into a problem as gasoline marches toward $4 a gallon: Thousands of old-fashioned pumps can't register more than $3.   Full Story

WASHINGTON—Fannie Mae says it is doing away with higher downpayment requirements for borrowers in distressed real estate markets.   Full Story

FAIRFIELD, Conn.—General Electric Co. said Friday it plans to sell or spin-off its century-old appliance business.   Full Story

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WASHINGTON—The Senate Thursday night voted to nullify a Federal Communications Commission rule that allows media companies to own a newspaper and a television station in the same market.   Full Story

SPIN OFF GE to auction appliance unit General Electric Co. plans to auction off its Louisville, Ky.   Full Story

Look for the latest products recalled in the Recall Roundup every Wednesday in the Busi ness section.   Full Story

ODD DWELLINGS Group plans container condos A Detroit-based group hopes to use empty shipping containers to build a $1.   Full Story

--- Wireless carrier Sprint Nextel Corp. reported a loss of $505 million and more than a million subscribers.   Full Story