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May 4, 2015 Headline: "Apple pushing music labels to kill free Spotify streaming ahead of Beats relaunch: The Department of Justice is looking closely into Apple's business practices in relation to its upcoming music streaming service, according to multiple sources. The Verge has learned that Apple has been pushing major music labels to force streaming services like Spotify to abandon their free tiers, which will dramatically reduce the competition for Apple's upcoming offering. DOJ officials have already interviewed high-ranking music industry executives about Apple's business habits."" The Verge