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Scammers threaten to turn off electricity
Customers of several utilities in Virginia have been getting phone calls telling them they are late on their bills and their service will be shut off unless they pay up. And the scammers may use caller ID to fool you.
How to hire a reliable contractor in Maryland
The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection is asking consumers to do their homework before signing any contracts for any home repair, tree work or home improvement.
Annual report finds improved customer satisfaction for airlines
With the arrival of the summer travel season, an annual report on customer satisfaction finds airlines improving for a second straight year.
Food companies work to make it look natural
Make it look natural; companies work to make packaged foods appear homespun
Dreams turn bitter for Bangladeshi garment workers
Dreams of Bangladesh garment workers often go unrealized, or become nightmares for families
Dominican merchants close border market over ban
Dominican merchants close key border market in protest over Haiti ban of poultry, egg imports
Pa. McDonald's franchise sued over payroll cards
McDonald's franchise is sued in Pa. over fee-laden debit card used to pay employees
EEOC files lawsuit against Virginia-based company
EEOC files federal discrimination lawsuit against Performance Food Group
Starboard says Smithfield sale undervalues company
Starboard says proposed $4.72B sale of Smithfield Foods undervalues company
Arizona Gov. Brewer secures Medicaid expansion
Arizona Gov. Brewer secures Medicaid expansion after months-long fight with Legislature
Microsoft brings Office to iPhone, but not tablets
Microsoft brings Office to iPhone, but not iPad, Android as it seeks to boost Windows devices
Sweeping US-EU trade talks to start in July
EU Commission head: EU-US trade talks to start, offer 'huge economic benefits' to both
Affirmative action ruling contest: race vs. class
Race vs. class: Inequality has shifted debate since Court last ruled on affirmative action
Review: Office for iPhone helpful for subscribers
Review: Long-awaited Office for iPhone another tool for Office subscribers, but not perfect
Porsche family buys back stake from Qatar fund
Porsche family buys back stake in German auto firm from Qatar's investment fund
The new consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony
A closer look at the 3 new video game consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony after E3
Winners and losers at this week's E3
E3 launches the next generation of video games with a bang, even as questions linger
Where to invest in an uncertain market
Where to invest in an uncertain market? Consider drilling equipment, apartments
Billionaire's coal struggles irking biz owners
W.Va. billionaire's coal companies behind on debts to mining businesses in Appalachia
3-D TV falls flat: ESPN to kill 3-D broadcasts
3-D TV falling flat: ESPN to pull plug on 3-D broadcasts by year's end, saying too few viewers
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