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Record day for the market...Oil prices down... SunTrust Mortgage settles 07/03/2014 06:50pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- Today's stock market gains are adding to what's been a strong month-and-a-half for Wall Street The Dow Jones industrial average topped 17,000 for the first time. It followed news that hiring in the U.S. accelerated last month. The Dow rose 92 points to finish at 17,068. The S&P 500 SunTrust Mortgage settles federal probe for $320M 07/03/2014 06:00pm • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) -- SunTrust Mortgage Inc. has agreed to pay up to $320 million to resolve allegations that it misled customers seeking loan modifications.The company and U.S. Attorney Timothy Heaphy announced the settlement Thursday.Settlement documents say SunTrust misrepresented or omitt Average rate on 30-year mortgages dips this week 07/03/2014 05:26pm • MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- Average U.S. mortgage rates are near historically low levels.Mortgage company Freddie Mac said Thursday that the nationwide average rate for a 30-year loan dipped to 4.12 percent, down from 4.14 last week. The average for the 15-year mortgage, Dow tops 17,000...Labor market looking healthy...Trade deficit shrinks 07/03/2014 03:31pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- The Dow Jones industrial average has closed above 17,000 for the first time. Today's gain followed the U.S. government's report of a surge in hiring last month. The Dow rose 92 points, or 0.6 percent, to close at 17,068.26. The S&P 500 is also flirting with a milestone of 2,000. It ECB seeks transparency, vows support to economy 07/03/2014 03:01pm • PAN PYLAS Associated Press The European Central Bank is overhauling the way it sets monetary policy, saying it will hold fewer meetings and publish minutes on its deliberations -- a bid to be more transparent as it vows to keep supporting the economy by any means available.After the bank decided to PetSmart and NQ Mobile are big market movers 07/03/2014 02:41pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:NYSENQ Mobile Inc., down $2.18 to $4.58The mobile Internet services company's auditor, PricewaterHouseCoopers, said it needs to expand the scope of its 2013 audit wo Small business owners learn recession lessons 07/03/2014 05:24am • JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- For some small business owners, the Great Recession turned out to be a lesson in how to run their companies better.Many owners whose businesses failed during the recession have taken the plunge again, restarting or opening new businesses. But th US Bill of Rights to show in UK for first time 07/02/2014 08:10pm • LONDON (AP) -- Two of the most famous documents in American history -- the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence -- are going on display in Britain for the first time next year.The British Library said Thursday the documents, on loan from the U.S., will be featured as part of an exhibit Performance against US proves Belgium is for real 07/02/2014 05:40pm • RAF CASERT AP Sports Writer SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) -- The stirring performance against the United States provided a shot in the arm for Belgium, and some more.Now, with its reputation restored in the wake of a 2-1 victory over the Americans in the second round of the World Cup, Belgium is looking ful Wedding fashions from 1800s to today featured 07/02/2014 04:54pm • JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DENTON, Texas (AP) -- Wedding dresses from the 19th century to the present day are featured in a new exhibit showcasing the changing styles of American brides, from a 1900s dress with a lace choker collar to a beaded flapper dress from the 1920s to a 1980s satin confec Former Va. governor opposes witness number limit 07/02/2014 02:08pm • LARRY O'DELL Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Virginia's former governor has urged a federal judge to allow him to call up to 10 character witnesses in his corruption trial.Prosecutors want to limit Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, to three character witnesses apiece.The McDonnells are cha Lukaku key in Belgium's 2-1 victory against US 07/02/2014 10:00am • DUSAN STOJANOVIC Associated Press SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) -- Romelu Lukaku had a point to prove at the World Cup.After Belgium missed countless chances during the 90 minutes of regulation time in the second-round match against the United States on Tuesday, the powerful striker came off the bench and s US auto sales surprise with strength in June 07/02/2014 06:40am • DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) -- U.S. auto sales grew at the fastest pace in eight years in June, surprising the industry and setting it up for a strong second half of the year.Sales rose 1.2 percent over last June to 1.4 million cars and trucks, according to Autodata Corp. GM, Toyota, JPMorgan CEO to get treatment for throat cancer 07/02/2014 05:42am • NEW YORK (AP) -- JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, a feisty leader who steered the banking company through the perils of the Great Recession, is battling throat cancer.The condition is considered to be curable, according to a memo to JPMorgan Chase & Co. employees and shareholders that Dimon released A look at South Carolina sheriffs in legal trouble 07/01/2014 11:12pm • COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The longest-serving sheriff in South Carolina, Lexington County Sheriff James Metts, has pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and fraud charges. But sheriffs charged under the laws they are supposed to uphold is nothing unusual in South Carolina these days. Metts is the eight