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The Latest: Renault flags concerns over Ghosn expenses
PARIS (AP) — The Latest on Renault’s board meeting and the investigation into former chairman Carlos Ghosn (all times local): 5:15 p.m. Renault says that certain expenses incurred by its former chairman and CEO, Carlos…
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Kenyan families of Ethiopian crash victims to sue
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A U.S.-based attorney says eight Kenyan families of people who died in an Ethiopian Airlines crash last month will sue Boeing, the manufacturer of the plane, and the airline for compensation.…
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Prosecutor says ex-Malaysian PM abused his ‘absolute power’
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak sat in the dock Wednesday at the start of his corruption trial, with the chief prosecutor alleging he wielded “near absolute power” for nearly…
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Car-sharing offers ways to profit from or ditch personal car
NEW YORK (AP) — While a growing number of Americans are struggling to make payments on their auto loans, a new crop of companies is offering alternative ways for car owners to get rid of…
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PenFed has free Nats tickets all season for active military, vets
The PenFed/Nationals Tickets For Troops program makes a select number of free tickets available for all regular season home games at Nats Park for active duty, veterans, retired and DOD-civilians.
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Survey: Businesses add jobs at slowest pace in 18 months
WASHINGTON (AP) — Companies added the fewest jobs in 18 months in March, a private survey found, suggesting employers may have grown more cautious as signs of slower economic growth have emerged. Payroll processor ADP…
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German automaker Mercedes opens new Russia factory
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s Daimler AG has opened a new Mercedes factory in Russia, part of a 250 million euro ($281 million) investment it says will create 1,000 jobs. CEO Dieter Zetsche said Wednesday the…
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Amazon makes HQ2 official with Crystal City leases, Pentagon City buildings
JBG Smith says Amazon has signed three Crystal City leases totaling 537,000 square feet for buildings at 241 18th St. South, 1800 South Bell St. and 1770 Crystal Drive.
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It’s official: JBG Smith signs Amazon to leases, purchase agreements for HQ2 in Arlington
Amazon.com Inc. has officially signed on for HQ2 in Northern Virginia. JBG Smith Properties (NYSE: JBGS) announced Wednesday morning that affiliates of Amazon.com Inc. have finalized three leasing deals and two purchase and sale agreements…
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WashREIT expanding its multifamily portfolio with $461M in purchases
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (NYSE: WRE) is expanding its multifamily portfolio by 50% with the purchase of seven apartment communities in the D.C. suburbs for $461 million. The D.C.-based developer plans to sell some…
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World shares advance ahead of US-China trade talks
SINGAPORE (AP) — Global shares rose Wednesday ahead of the resumption of trade talks between the U.S. and China in Washington and amid hopes that Britain’s exit from the European Union could be less disruptive…
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Ghosn plans April 11 news conference, vows to tell the truth
TOKYO (AP) — Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn, facing financial misconduct charges in Japan, says he will hold a news conference on April 11. Ghosn said Wednesday on his new verified Twitter account that “I’m…
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Malaysia to sell yacht at center of 1MDB scandal for $126M
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s government said Wednesday that a luxury yacht allegedly bought with money stolen from a troubled state investment fund will be sold to casino operator Genting Berhad for $126 million,…
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Here are the 19 hottest neighborhoods for home sales in Greater Washington
Being a homebuyer in Greater Washington often means facing the cold, hard reality of soaring prices and low inventory. “Some buyers don’t understand what half a million dollars will get you in our area,” said…
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Mini Target stores in Northwest DC set to open in coming days
Two miniature Target stores are opening in Northwest D.C. soon, joining the retail chain’s main location in Columbia Heights as D.C.’s second and third Target locations, with more coming in the near future.
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