Delegation: Delay flood zone hikes

The state's congressional delegation is urging House and Senate leaders on Capitol Hill to fix a federal law they say could result in "devastating" increases to flood insurance premiums, while the state attorney general is vowing to explore every option...

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Bill to add FDA control over compounding pharmacies

A bipartisan committee on Capitol Hill has crafted a bill intended to prevent a public health crisis like the fatal meningitis outbreak last year that was linked to a Bay State compounding pharmacy. The Drug Quality and Security Act would give the Food...

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A head turner on Marblehead Neck

Know a professional athlete or entertainer who is looking for that special waterfront getaway just a stone's throw from Boston? Well this Hot Property just might be for them. Located in the exclusive neighborhood of Marblehead Neck, this one-of-a-kind...

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Boston building boom creates 8,700 jobs

Greater Boston's development boom is putting more people to work, fueling one of the biggest recoveries in construction jobs in the nation, according to a new report. The Boston, Cambridge and Quincy metro area has added 8,700 jobs since August 2012,...

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State Senate votes 38-0 to repeal tech tax

The state Senate followed the House's lead yesterday, unanimously voting to repeal the so-called tech tax and sending the bill to Gov. Deval Patrick for his signature. "Today is corrections day," said Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, (R-Gloucester)....

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US unemployment aid applications near 6-year low

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell 5,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 305,000, the second-lowest level in six years. Steady declines in applications show that very few companies are laying off workers. The...

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World Bank to fund Myanmar power plant upgrade

YANGON, Myanmar — The World Bank is lending Myanmar $140 million to upgrade an aging power plant in southeastern Mon state in a small step toward overcoming the country's chronic power shortages. Myanmar, which exports natural gas to neighboring Thailand...

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Global stocks meander as US budget debate looms

BANGKOK — Worries about the U.S. economy and a looming budget battle in Washington kept global stock markets in check Thursday. Data released Wednesday showed orders for long-lasting durable goods increased by only 0.1 percent in August after a sharp...

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Nissan recalls 908,900 vehicles for sensor problem

TOKYO — Nissan Motor Co. recalled 908,900 vehicles around the world Thursday for defective accelerator sensors that could cause the engine to stall. The recall affects the Serena minivan, Infiniti M luxury model, X-trail sport utility vehicle and other...

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EBay to buy payments company Braintree for $800M

NEW YORK — PayPal parent eBay says it is buying online and mobile payments technology provider Braintree for $800 million in cash. Braintree's payments technology is used by popular startups such as vacation rentals site Airbnb, cab-hailing app Uber...

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Amazon unveils Kindle Fire HDX with 24/7 live help

SEATTLE — Amazon is refreshing its line-up of tablet computers with new devices called Kindle Fire HDX, which are significantly faster and lighter than the previous generation. The 7-inch and 8.9-inch versions also have sharper, more colorful displays...

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Premiums unveiled for health overhaul plans

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is shifting into high gear to promote the new health care law ahead of an Oct. 1 start date for uninsured people to begin signing up. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is revealing premiums and...

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Delivery of first China jetliner delayed again

BEIJING — The delivery date of China's long-delayed first commercial jet airliner has been pushed back again, the manufacturer said Wednesday, the latest setback for China's ambitions to challenge market leaders Boeing and Airbus. Originally promised...

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French budget tries to turn page but growth weak

PARIS — The French government has declared the economic crisis over and is promising that its budget for next year will bring growth and jobs, but experts are criticizing the proposal from all sides and a true rebound looks a ways off. In a budget unveiled...

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Futures under pressure with budget fight looming

NEW YORK — Stock futures are falling with less than a week before the country reaches its debt ceiling. The broader futures for Standard & Poor's, after reaching record heights last week, have been pushed below the 1,700 level every day this week...

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Boston Herald - Boston Herald

Boston Herald - Boston HeraldKathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb joining Daily NewsFutures mixed at budget fight simmersToys R Us to add 45,000 seasonal hiresNew Zealand airline plans Antarctic ice landingsBurger King launching lower-calorie french fryRental...

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Boston Herald - Boston Herald

Boston Herald - Boston HeraldFutures mixed in very light tradingLong, strange trip ending for VW's hippie vanUK supermarket Tesco launches inexpensive tabletMass. utilities seek more wind powerLong, strange trip ending for VW's hippie...

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Boston Herald - Boston Herald

Boston Herald - Boston HeraldGreece resumes talks with its creditorsVenezuela's president in China, signs agreementsComputer mishap delays space station supply shipPope offers hope to Sardinia's poor, unemployedCo. shows how garden...

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