Posted AT 9:41 PM EST on 18/05/08
Microsoft talks to Yahoo about new kind of deal
SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft Corp. is once again trying to team up with Yahoo Inc. to challenge Internet search and advertising leader Google Inc., although at this point the renewed talks haven't escalated to another attempt to take over Yahoo.
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