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* AT&T; Corp., the largest U.S. long-distance carrier, plans to move some local-calling traffic onto the network of McLeodUSA Inc. so it can avoid paying higher fees to Verizon Communications Inc. and other Baby Bell local phone companies.
* United Airlines dropped a 5% fare increase on most international routes after some rivals declined to match.
* Ashworth Inc., which makes golf clothing under the Callaway Golf and Ashworth labels, acquired closely held Gekko Brands for $24 million to enter the college- and Nascar-logo apparel markets.
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