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Dow and S&P 500 index close at record levels 05/12/2014 06:20pm • The Associated Press The Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor's 500 index are closing at record highs Monday as investors regain their appetite for riskier stocks.Twitter was one of the big gainers, rising $1.89, or 5.9 percent, to $33.94. Facebook climbed $2.59, or 4.5 percent, to $59.

Critical pension deal put before Detroit employees 05/12/2014 04:50pm • DETROIT (AP) -- The historic restructuring of Detroit through bankruptcy court is taking a crucial step by putting a key plan before the some of the people most affected: roughly 30,000 retirees and city employees.Ballots have been sent to those who qualify for pensions and should be arriving by mid

Issues involving deaths of 4 US people at Benghazi 05/12/2014 02:26pm • WASHINGTON (AP) -- To congressional Republicans, "Benghazi" is shorthand for incompetence and cover-up. Democrats hear it as the hollow sound of pointless investigations.It is, in fact, a Mediterranean port city in Libya that was the site of a deadly attack on an American diplomatic compound on the

Commuter future: Connected car talks to the world 05/12/2014 12:06pm • WASHINGTON -- Need to accomplish something? Tell your car about it. AT&T envisions drivers and passengers in a connected car engaging with the rest of the world effortlessly, enjoyably and safely. While OnStar and Bluetooth are already integrating communications technology into cars, AT&T is de

10 great honeymoons on a budget 05/12/2014 07:00am • 1. Hawaii: Kauai Beach Resort Few destinations are more “classic honeymoon” — or really even “classic vacation” than Hawaii. Among the state’s islands, Kauai — with it’s lush, wild mountainous terrain — is arguably the most beautiful and relaxi

Asian stocks mostly higher after record Dow close 05/12/2014 05:50am • JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) -- Asian markets were mostly higher Monday after a rebound in U.S. tech stocks pushed the Dow Jones industrial average to a record close.Oil rose to above $100 per barrel amid renewed anxiety over Ukraine.China's benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gained

Dish aims to launch Web TV service by year's end 05/12/2014 05:20am • RYAN NAKASHIMA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Dish says it plans to launch its Internet-delivered TV service by year's end on mobile devices, game consoles and smart TVs for about $20 to $30 a month. It will contain live sports, entertainment and children's programming.That's a lot less than

A look at all that 'Benghazi' stands for 05/12/2014 02:50am • CONNIE CASS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- To congressional Republicans, "Benghazi" is shorthand for incompetence and cover-up. Democrats hear it is as the hollow sound of pointless investigations.It is, in fact, a Mediterranean port city in Libya that was the site of a deadly attack on an Amer

Brazilians hit by sticker fever as World Cup nears 05/11/2014 04:22pm • TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) -- World Cup sticker frenzy has swept Brazil like never before.Brazilians have long been avid fans of World Cup sticker albums. This year, however, there's added motivation with soccer's showcase event starting at home on June 12.Everybody is talking stic

Super PACs spend big in Oregon GOP Senate primary 05/11/2014 02:49pm • JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- Big donors are making their voices heard in Oregon's Republican primary for U.S. Senate.Three super PACs and a traditional political action committee have reported spending at least $956,000 supporting or opposing the two leading candidates, st

First lady's address on kidnapped Nigerian girls 05/11/2014 11:44am • DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Michelle Obama on Saturday decried the kidnapping of scores of Nigerian schoolgirls who have been missing for nearly a month and used their plight to speak out for the rights of girls everywhere to get an education.Delivering the weekly presiden

Brazil holds test events at 2 World Cup stadiums 05/11/2014 12:01am • TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) -- Brazilian organizers held test events at two of the problematic World Cup stadiums, including the one hosting the tournament's opening game next month in Sao Paulo.Nearly 20,000 people attended Saturday's exhibition between past and present Corinthians

Mobile Internet shakes up stodgy China industries 05/10/2014 11:28pm • JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) -- Alibaba, the e-commerce giant planning a blockbuster share sale in the U.S., shook up China's vast but sleepy retailing industry by popularizing online shopping. Now it and China's other Internet companies are mounting challenges in areas from banking