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  1. Tune into @CNBC at 8p ET for season finale of Celebrity Apprentice! Learn more about the show here: cnb.cx/MN4aGk #CelebApprentice
  2. BREAKING: Chesapeake responds to Icahn; says shares belief stock is "substantially undervalued" by market, will review Icahn's letter.
  3. News Alert: UBS sees $30M in losses related to Facebook trades - Reuters
  4. (More) BREAKING: Icahn wants at least 4 Chesapeake Energy Board members replaced.
  5. BREAKING: Icahn takes 7.6% stake in Chesapeake Energy; Icahn says $CHK Board faces "substantial credibility gap," has met with Board.
  6. News Alert: JPMorgan Chase planning to shake-up risk policy committee; considering 2 current Board members for committee - WSJ
  7. Need some weekend reading? Check out CNBC's special report on the 2012 Greek Elections - cnb.cx/LN4PbK
  8. News Alert: USDA seeks public comment on potential time change of crop reports.
  9. Greek stocks are down nearly 30% in the past 3 weeks, with the Athens Comp. Index closing at a 22-year low. (via @GiovannyMoreano)
  10. Just in time for the weekend, we've got the latest installment of "Six Pack: Beer Buzz of the Week" - by @tomrotunno cnb.cx/LNsSr2
  11. BREAKING: Citi market making arm lost about $20M on Facebook trades on day of IPO; losses from FB trades on first day approaching $100M.
  12. BREAKING: JPMorgan CEO Dimon to testify before Senate panel on June 7; Senator Johnson says expects details of trading loss.
  13. Join us right now for a special edition of CNBC's @PowerLunch on the euro zone crisis. How will it impact the markets and your money?
  14. News Alert: S&P cuts ratings on 5 Spanish banks.
  15. Under Pressure, FHA Skews to Wealthier Home Buyers - by @diana_olick cnb.cx/Kgl8uM
  16. Spanish government to inject up to €19B into Bankia, more than expected. - FT
  17. Marc Faber to @CNBC: The market will be relieved if Greece leaves the euro, will provide clarity, markets would rally.
  18. Marc Faber to @CNBC: Approval of euro bonds will weaken euro further; for now, the euro is in an oversold condition.
  19. Marc Faber LIVE on @CNBC: Greece, other countries should exit the euro zone.
  20. European Stocks Close Flat on Greece Worries [MARKET REPORT] cnb.cx/K4XzWe