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Blockbuster Files for Bankruptcy
Video-rental chain Blockbuster Inc. has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States, as the company moves to refinance and cut its debt load.http://www.newslook.com/videos/252487-blockbuster-files-for-bankruptcy?autoplay=true
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