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Veteran US investment manager detained in Moscow
MOSCOW (AP) — A veteran U.S. investment fund manager was detained in Moscow on Friday and faces fraud charges in a case that’s likely to rattle the Russian business community. Michael Calvey, founder and senior…
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Todd Hitt’s Arlington home is now for sale. We have photos.
The Arlington home of real estate developer Todd Hitt — who recently pleaded guilty to eight counts of fraud — is for sale. The listing price is $1.75 million. The 5,500-square-foot house at 2901 N.…
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The Latest: Germany criticizes Trump’s go-it-alone approach
MUNICH (AP) — The Latest on Munich Security Conference (all times local): 6:50 p.m. Germany’s foreign minister is calling for a return to multilateral solutions, criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump’s go-it-alone approach as counter-productive. Foreign…
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Trump says he might extend deadline in US-China talks
BEIJING (AP) — President Donald Trump said that “there’s a possibility” he would extend a March 2 deadline in trade talks with China if the two countries are closing in on a deal. Trump made…
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The Latest: Trump might extend March 2 trade deadline
BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on China-U.S. trade talks in Beijing (all times local): 1:07 a.m. U.S. President Donald Trump says there’s a “possibility” he will extend a March 2 deadline in trade talks with…
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Amazon’s exit could scare off tech companies from New York
With millions of jobs and a bustling economy, New York can withstand the blow, but experts say the decision by the e-commerce giant to walk away and take with it 25,000 promised jobs could scare off other companies considering moving to or expanding in the city.
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Portuguese govt faces no-confidence vote over public workers
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A conservative party in Portugal’s parliament is issuing a no-confidence vote in the minority Socialist government, but the motion is likely to fail because left-of-center parties are expected to join together…
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Greater Washington jumped to second nationally for construction starts in 2018
Commercial and multifamily construction starts shot up in Greater Washington last year, making it the second largest U.S. market for spending. The value of those projects totaled $9.5 billion in 2018 compared to $7.4 billion…
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Deere, hit on both sides of trade war, posts weak 1Q earns
MOLINE, Ill. (AP) — Deere & Co., a manufacturer that faces threats from both ends of a trade war, cited rising costs and anxious farmers as it reported a profit shortfall for the first quarter…
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French yellow vest figure on trial, new protests planned
PARIS (AP) — A prominent figure of the French yellow vests has gone on trial in Paris for allegedly organizing illegal demonstrations, as the movement prepares for a 14th consecutive weekend of protests. Eric Drouet…
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How Amazon blew its chance in New York
Where did Amazon go wrong? After staging a highly public auction that drew bids from hundreds of cities, the company attempted to craft uncrackable deals with its chosen cities that would avoid community input until most of the details were worked out. In New York, that may have ultimately led to the agreement’s demise.
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PepsiCo moves to profit in 4Q, sees tax benefit
PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) — PepsiCo moved to a profit in its fourth quarter, getting a boost from a large tax benefit as sales in its Frito-Lay unit North America strengthened. Shares rose $2.36, or 2.1…
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US industrial output tumbled 0.6 percent in January
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. industrial production fell 0.6 percent in January, stemming in large part from an 8.8 percent plunge in the making of motor vehicles and auto parts. The Federal Reserve said Friday that…
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Great Falls, McLean, Potomac make Bloomberg’s ‘Richest Places’ list
These three towns made the top 50 on Bloomberg’s annual list of the wealthiest towns in the U.S., although they all slipped in their rankings from last year.
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8 best hotels on the Las Vegas Strip
Planning a trip to Las Vegas? The scene in Las Vegas changes rapidly, and Strip hotels evolve constantly to set themselves apart. Here are eight of best Las Vegas Strip hotels where you can stay.
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