In the News: Irene Ravages, Amazon Lobbies, Chipotle Shines, Kia Reprises

Industries, businesses and governments up and down the Eastern seaboard are still toting up the economic damages created by Hurricane Irene, which included a deep impact on weekend movie box office numbers.

Amazon spends millions to fight Internet sales tax.

Chipotle tops limited-service restaurants among Gen Y, survey says.

Clean Energy Fuels draws investment as natural-gas automotive market heats up.

ESPN officially launches the Longhorn Network.

Kellogg targets dads in new ads for Frosted Flakes.

Kia brings back hamsters for new Soul campaign.

LivingSocial gets used to life in the fast lane.

Mentos produces app to help "improve friends."

Monsanto corn plant loses superbug resistance.

Panera invests in growth despite tough times.

Roche sees diagnostics market growing.

Saks tightens inventory as luxury-market doubts grow.

Supervalu comeback strategy involves singing vegetables.

Toyota emphasizes HD digital radio over Pandora as CEO leverages personal connections to do deals.

Wal-Mart scores rare online success in digital movie downloads.