Biz Break: Foreclosures sink California home prices; plus: Apple iPhone, iPad update

Today: Sales of "distressed properties" hit housing prices last month in the Golden State, according to two reports today. Plus: Apple launches a subscription service for newspapers, magazines, video, music and other content. And: Google, Facebook.Real estate updateA surge in transactions involving "distressed properties" boosted the real estate market in the Golden State in January -- with an increase in sales for the third month in a row, at least adjusting for seasonal trends, the California

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