OSHA fines Avon co. in death

The U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration has fined an Avon construction company $21,560 for four "serious" safety violations after the death of one of its workers at a Plymouth job site in July. Diaz Construction Co. worker Jason Faria...

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Hoffa files charges vs. Hub Teamsters chief

Teamsters president James Hoffa will file charges against Boston-based Local 25 president Sean O'Brien for allegedly threatening to punish backers of rivals running against his allies in a Rhode Island union election. Hoffa will appoint a panel from...

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JPMorgan to pay $5.1B to Fannie, Freddie JPMorgan Chase & Co. will pay $5.1 billion to resolve claims over faulty investments sold to mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the lead-up to the financial crisis. The Federal Housing Finance...

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Another month of fixes for health care website

WASHINGTON — It should be working well by the end of November. That's the Obama administration's rough timetable for completing a long list of fixes to HealthCare.gov, the new, trouble-plagued website for uninsured Americans to get coverage. Summarizing...

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For Obama, health care woes may have staying power

WASHINGTON — For nearly five years, Republicans have struggled to make a scandal stick to President Barack Obama's White House. One by one, the controversies — Solyndra, Benghazi, Fast and Furious, and others — hit a fever pitch, but then faded away....

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Bloomberg: Red Sox value ranks third Bloomberg News, taking a page from Forbes' playbook, has estimated the 2012 valuations for all 30 MLB franchises. Tops are the New York Yankees with an estimated worth of $3.3 billion, and then come the Los Angeles...

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Climate’s changed at National Grid

Delivering clean, reliable, affordable energy well into the future is one of the greatest global challenges, National Grid CEO Steve Holliday told executives in Boston yesterday. "Based on trends over the last few years, 2012 was supposed to be the...

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Feds give $20.5M grant to aid Dorchester plan

A $100 million redevelopment in Dorchester that includes housing, a food business startup incubator and other improvements will revitalize the Quincy Corridor neighborhood and be the model for future such projects across the city, local and federal officials...

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Hub home inventory way down this fall

A year ago housing inventory levels statewide were down 17 percent from the previous year. Well, here we are a year later and things are pretty much the same — which isn't necessarily a bad thing. That is, unless you're a buyer looking to find a home...

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John Henry takes reins at Boston Globe

Red Sox owner John Henry officially took over The Boston Globe yesterday, right after a Worcester judge lifted a temporary restraining order that had blocked the $70 million cash deal since last Friday. "The sale has been finalized," said Globe spokeswoman...

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Duke of Windsor's Cadillac coming to NYC auction

NEW YORK — A 1941 Cadillac custom-built for the Duke and Duchess of Windsor is heading for a New York City auction. Dubbed "The Duchess," the limousine features rose-colored broadcloth upholstery, four jewelry cases and three cigar lighters. It's estimated...

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Kelly car dealers tops to work for

Five of Kelly Automotive Group's Massachusetts stores are among the 100 best dealerships to work for in North America, according to the most recent edition of Automotive News. Dealer Brian Kelly's Nissan stores in Lynnfield and Woburn, his Honda store...

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John Connolly, Martin Walsh appeal to CEOs

Boston's mayoral candidates made their cases to business leaders yesterday, emphasizing their strengths and plans for the city, but hitting on many of the same points — even touting the same accomplishment. Speaking in back-to-back addresses and question-and-answer...

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TiVo enables viewing of recordings outside home

SAN FRANCISCO — TiVo is enabling a feature that lets people watch recorded movies and shows while they're away from home. The feature comes with higher-end models of TiVo's Roamio digital video recorders, but wasn't working when the devices launched...

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US unemployment aid applications drop to 350,000

WASHINGTON — The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits dropped 12,000 to a seasonally adjusted 350,000 last week, though the total was elevated for the third straight week by technical problems in California. The Labor Department said...

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College price hikes appear to be moderating

WASHINGTON — There's some good news on college tuition. Yes, the cost has gone up — but not as much in the past. For in-state students at a four-year public college or university, published tuition and fees increased this year on average $247 to $8,893....

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At a glance: New Apple product specs

Apple Inc. unveiled a pair of new iPads and new MacBook Pro computers, among other products, at an event in San Francisco on Tuesday. Here are some product specifications: ___ IPAD AIR SIZE: 9.4 inches tall, 6.6 inches wide and 0.29 inch thick WEIGHT:...

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EBay expands same-day delivery to more cities

NEW YORK — EBay is expanding its same-day delivery service to more locations and letting buyers and sellers create "collections" of products available on its site as it moves beyond its roots as an online auctioneer. EBay Inc. said Tuesday that it is...

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Judge to decide home for Philly newspapers feud

PHILADELPHIA — Two business tycoons involved in an owners' feud over The Philadelphia Inquirer turned out Tuesday for the first court hearing in the case, while rival co-owner and powerful New Jersey Democrat George Norcross was a no-show. The dispute...

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Futures fall as US rally runs out of steam

NEW YORK — The investor zeal that flourished in the wake of the partial government shutdown and an extended rally for U.S. markets appear to be coming to a close amid a mixed bag of corporate earnings. Dow Jones industrial futures are down 66 points...

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NY comptroller: Wall Street profits may slow

ALBANY, N.Y. — Though Wall Street recorded $10.1 billion in profits for the first half of 2013, New York's comptroller said Tuesday that federal budget dithering, higher interest rates and litigation may slow earnings for the last half in a securities...

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Rubio offers bill to delay health care law penalty

WASHINGTON — Sen. Marco Rubio says he'll introduce legislation to delay the penalty that can be assessed on individuals who don't buy insurance under the government's new health care law. The Florida Republican says people should not be punished for...

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US employers add 148K jobs; rate falls to 7.2 pct.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy added just 148,000 jobs in September, suggesting that employers held back on hiring before a 16-day partial government shutdown began Oct. 1. Still, hiring last month was enough to lower the unemployment rate. The Labor...

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Mass. college students face rising debt

BOSTON — The state's higher education commissioner says more students at Massachusetts public universities and colleges are incurring larger amounts of debt to finance their educations, a trend that could have dire consequences for the region's economy....

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Ahead of the Bell: Netflix

NEW YORK — Netflix shares soared 9 percent before Tuesday's opening bell after it added 1.3 million U.S. subscribers during its most recent quarter. The online movie service has been notching new all-time highs since early August and is on pace to do...

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Government investigates Hyundai brake problems

DETROIT — U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints of brake problems on Hyundai Genesis full-size luxury cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe affects about 40,000 cars from the 2009 model year. The agency...

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McDonald's 3Q profit rises, revenue misses Street

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's third-quarter profit rose 5 percent, as the world's biggest hamburger chain benefited from a Monopoly promotion in the U.S. and strength in the U.K. and Russia. But revenue missed analyst expectations and shares slid more...

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Hasbro 3Q results climb, helped by tax adjustment

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Hasbro's third-quarter net income rose 17 percent, buoyed by a favorable tax adjustment and higher sales. Its adjusted results and revenue topped analysts' estimates. Sales were strongest in the girls' category led by My Little Pony...

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Stock futures edge higher as earnings loom

NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures are rising slightly at the beginning of a busy week of corporate earnings reports. Dow Jones industrial futures are up 4 points at 15,320. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 futures are up 1 point at 1,738. Nasdaq futures...

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Obama to address widespread health care problems

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is expected to acknowledge that widespread problems with his health care law's rollout are unacceptable, as the administration scrambles to fix the cascade of computer issues. Obama was scheduled to speak Monday from...

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Startup has skin in the game

A Colombian company offering new hope to burn victims and other patients who suffer skin tissue loss is one of the 26 MassChallenge top finalists who'll compete on Oct. 30 for a piece of the start-up accelerator's $1.5 million in cash prizes. Keraderm...

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Shutdown coverage benefits cable news networks

NEW YORK — The federal government shutdown damaged the reputations of Washington politicians but proved good business for the cable television news networks — and taught some reporters new benefits of virtually instant communications. CNN, Fox News...

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AP CEO: Press freedom v. security a 'false choice'

DENVER — Governments that try to force citizens to decide between a free press and national security create a "false choice" that weakens democracy, and journalists must fight increasing government overreach that has had a chilling effect on efforts...

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Massport to hit up pols

Massachusetts Port Authority officials — already facing a ticking clock to grab vital federal funding — are prepping to start a Beacon Hill blitz this week to pitch a $300 million plan to dredge Boston Harbor, hoping to convince lawmakers to bankroll...

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What to do when battery is on its last legs

I have a 2005 Hyundai Tucson with 90,000 miles on it. I've never had a problem since I purchased the vehicle, but I'm worried the battery will fail sometime soon because of its age. I'm planning to change the battery myself but I'm concerned about the...

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