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Markets Right Now: Tech weakness pulls stock indexes lower
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 4 p.m. Stocks are ending broadly lower on Wall Street led by declines in technology companies. A surprise drop in profits…
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Church helped former priest accused of abuse get Disney job
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A sweeping grand jury report into child sexual abuse in Roman Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania said church officials gave a former priest a positive reference to work at Disney World, even…
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Police: People living in storage units had beds, curtains
BOSTON (AP) — Boston officials say they’ve shut down a storage facility where people were living illegally in rented units, some with beds, curtains and coolers. The Inspectional Services Department, police, health department workers and…
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Emails: New Mexico county commissioner OK’d dubious expenses
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Documents show a northern New Mexico county commissioner approved taxpayer-supported reimbursements for food and alcohol that have since come under scrutiny and that a former official now says should have never…
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N. Va. dominates Inc. 5000, but D.C. and Maryland have strong showings
A majority of the fastest-growing private companies in Greater Washington are government services firms based in Northern Virginia, according to the Inc. 5000 released Wednesday, but a handful of businesses from the District and Montgomery…
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WOW Air is offering $129 flights from BWI to Europe this fall
Low-cost airline WOW Air is offering some one-way fares for $129 this fall for trips to 11 European cities. The Icelandic carrier announced Wednesday that the low fares would be available from all 13 of the U.S. airports where it has a presence, including BWI/Marshall Airport.
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Dunbar’s red trucks to be ‘phased out’ within next two years
Dunbar Armored Inc.’s signature red trucks may become a thing of the past within the next two years now that the company has been acquired by the Brink’s Co. Richmond-based Brink’s closed its $520 million…
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UMd. launches first dual-degree program with international college
Some graduate students at the University of Maryland will now be able to earn a dual degree from an institution almost 8,000 miles away, through a new partnership with an India business school. The College…
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Ben & Jerry’s has new CEO focused on social impact
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry has a new CEO who has challenged the company to “double its social impact.” Matthew McCarthy became CEO on July 1. The marketing executive is…
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Nuke talks uncertain, US hits shippers with NKorea sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — With little apparent progress in denuclearization talks with North Korea, the Trump administration on Wednesday stepped up pressure on the isolated nation by punishing three foreign companies accused of helping the North…
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Corona brewer boosts stake in marijuana producer for $4B
The parent company of Corona beer and other alcoholic drinks is expanding its partnership with a Canadian pot producer, betting on the continued growth in the medical and recreational cannabis markets. Constellation Brands Inc. said…
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Turkey braces for hard times amid currency crisis, US spat
ISTANBUL (AP) — Some Turks are reacting with defiance to their plunging currency and an escalating trade and political dispute with the United States — an indication that they are ready to endure economic pain…
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Fed rate policy unintentionally pressures emerging economies
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is blaming the United States for Turkey’s financial crisis, ignoring homegrown problems like high debts, raging inflation and his own erratic policies. Yet one of the threats facing…
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Northern Virginia Chamber names new CEO
Key story highlights: Julie Coons, former chief operating officer at the Council of Better Business Bureaus, will be the new CEO of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce. She previously worked at the Electronic Retailing…
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Sprint bringing 5G network to Washington
5G is coming to Washington. Sprint Corp. and LG Electronics USA announced Tuesday they are releasing a smartphone with 5G capabilities in the first half of next year. The two companies said 5G mobile networks…
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