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With a history that goes back to 1925, Bell Laboratories has been the place where some of the most important inventions of the century came from. The developments range from the transistor, considered the foundation of modern electronics, to satellites that orbit the planet relaying global communications. Neither side has confirmed that they're in negotiations, but published reports say the talks are intensifying. The merger could make sense for both companies, but it won't happen without a lot of noise from Washington first. The FBI in particular is known for meddling with mergers involving foreign companies.