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Konica Minolta, With Eye on Health Care, Nears Deal for U.S. Genetics Firm <br />By JONATHAN SOBLE <br />The Japanese company, which is trying to diversify its business, is said to be preparing to announce a $900 million deal to acquire the American testing company Ambry Genetics. <br /> An Emirates plane at Dubai International Airport in March. <br />Emirates and Turkish Airlines Say Laptop Ban Is Lifted on Their U.S. Flights <br />By DAN BILEFSKY <br />The carriers joined Etihad Airlines, which was cleared over the weekend, in receiving an exemption to the restrictions on electronic devices. <br /> A General Motors assembly plant in Arlington, Tex. Auto sales dropped in June for a sixth consecutive month, falling by 3 percent from a year ago. <br />After Years of Growth, Automakers Are Cutting U.S. Jobs <br />By BILL VLASIC <br />A downturn in car sales after two record years is prompting companies to scale back domestic production, particularly for smaller vehicles.