'Obamacare' likely topic at conservative gathering

BOSTON — President Barack Obama's health care overhaul is coming under renewed attack as some of the nation's leading conservatives gather for a New Hampshire summit thick with presidential implications. Several potential Republican White House contenders...

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MCCA hiking garage fees

Parking rates at the Boston Common Garage will jump by as much as $6 a day this summer after a traffic consultant told the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority the city's low prices and high demand for spaces justifies the hike. "There is a danger...

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VW Tiguan a tiger in crossover class

Mini SUV or maxi hatchback, the 2014 VW Tiguan 4motion fits both descriptions. I found this spirited, four-door utility vehicle a fun and easy car to drive, particularly to park. The quick and tight turning radius and squared-off front and rear make...

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Oil pipe leak blamed for tainted water in China

BEIJING — An oil pipe leak caused excessive levels of the toxic chemical benzene in a major Chinese city's water supply, prompting warnings against drinking from the tap and sending residents to queue up to buy bottled water. The scare, which has affected...

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Obama reiterates call for equal pay for women

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is making his case for equal pay for women — a leading election-year issue for Democrats. Obama says in his weekly radio and Internet address that it's an embarrassment that women earn less than men even in the same...

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At Locke-Ober Cafe, 
a tasteful makeover

You can't eat at Boston's Locke-Ober Cafe anymore, but you can live above it. The storied 137-year-old restaurant closed two years ago and its six connected Greek Revival-style buildings dating back to 1832 were bought by local developer Origen Ventures...

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Health Connector site fix far off

A long-term solution to the state's failed Health Connector website is still months away, according to the Obamacare czar Gov. Deval Patrick put in charge of fixing it. Sarah Iselin yesterday told the Health Connector board she'll present recommendations...

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Boston bests Cambridge again in venture capital deals

Venture capital firms closed more deals with companies in Boston than Cambridge for the second straight quarter, and for the first time in more than a year gave more money to Internet technology companies than health care companies in the first quarter....

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Reps: Let Boston pay MCCA Tab

Skeptical House lawmakers from the South Coast and Western Massachusetts questioned why statewide hotel tax money should be funneled to Boston to pay for a $1.1 billion convention center expansion — and why Hub taxpayers aren't picking up more of the...

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Liquor licenses may get diluted

Gov. Deval Patrick's move to give cities and towns control over the number of liquor licenses they can issue generally is being well-received, but some expressed concern about the potential devaluation of existing licenses. Obtaining licenses sold for...

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The Ticker

Medicare paid some doctors millions Medicare paid a tiny group of doctors $3 million or more apiece in 2012. One got nearly $21 million. Those are among the findings of an analysis of physician data released yesterday by the Obama administration, part...

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Family Dollar to cut jobs, close about 370 stores

MATTHEWS, N.C. — Family Dollar plans to cut some jobs and close about 370 underperforming stores as it tries to reverse sagging sales and earnings. The discount store operator will also lower prices on about 1,000 basic items. Family Dollar did not...

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Auto recalls in high gear

Recalls by General Motors, Ford and, just yesterday, Toyota have put automakers on a record pace this year as they scramble to avoid bad publicity, government fines and criminal prosecution. Since January, at least 
9 million vehicles have been recalled...

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Jane Pauley to join CBS News as contributor to 'Sunday Morning'

Former "Today" anchor Jane Pauley has agreed to become a contributor to CBS News' "Sunday Morning." The news was disclosed at the start of a panel held as part of an annual symposium held at Texas Christian University's Schieffer School of Journalism...

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Applications for US jobless aid dip 32K to 300,000

WASHINGTON — The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits dropped to the lowest level in almost seven years, falling 32,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 300,000. The Labor Department said Thursday that the four-week average of applications,...

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NC sides with Duke in appeal of coal ash ruling

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina regulators are joining with Duke Energy in appealing a judge's ruling on cleaning up groundwater pollution leeching from the company's coal ash dumps. The state Environmental Management Commission filed notice Monday that...

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Toyota recalls about 6.4 million vehicles globally

TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 6.39 million vehicles globally for a variety of problems spanning nearly 30 models in Japan, the U.S., Europe and other places. No injuries or crashes have been reported related to the recalls announced Wednesday....

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Medicare database reveals top-paid doctors

WASHINGTON — Medicare paid a tiny group of doctors $3 million or more apiece in 2012. One got nearly $21 million. Those are among the findings of an Associated Press analysis of physician data released Wednesday by the Obama administration, part of...

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House votes to freeze unemployment insurance rates

BOSTON — A one-year freeze on unemployment insurance rates for Massachusetts businesses is closer to passage in the Legislature. The House on Tuesday unanimously approved the measure, which would be retroactive to Jan. 1. The Senate is expected to follow...

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Massachusetts Governor: Minimum wage hike on track

BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick says he's confident House and Senate lawmakers will hammer out a compromise on minimum wage legislation that has run into parliamentary roadblocks on Beacon Hill. Patrick said the difference between the House and Senate bills...

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American, US Airways tweak fees, mileage rules

DALLAS — If you use miles to get a free ticket on American Airlines, you may have to pay to check your suitcase. American and US Airways announced changes Tuesday to their policies on checked-bag fees and redeeming miles for free flights. Passengers...

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UK scientists make body parts in lab

LONDON — In a north London hospital, scientists are growing noses, ears and blood vessels in the laboratory in a bold attempt to make body parts using stem cells. It is among several labs around the world, including in the U.S., that are working on...

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Owners of burned wedding venue vow to rebuild

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The owners of a century-old wedding venue in Foxborough that was destroyed in a fire last weekend moments after a couple said "I do" vow to rebuild. The 108-year-old Lakeview Pavilion was torn down following a three-alarm fire Saturday...

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Ming Dynasty 'chicken cup' sold for record $36M

HONG KONG — A Shanghai collector bought a rare Ming Dynasty cup that's touted as the "holy grail" of China's art world for $36 million at a Hong Kong auction on Tuesday, smashing the previous world record price for Chinese porcelain. Sotheby's said...

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IMF: World economy is stronger but faces threats

WASHINGTON — The global economy is strengthening but faces threats from super-low inflation and outflows of capital from emerging economies, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday. The lending organization expects the global economy to grow...

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Obama tests work policies on federal contractors

WASHINGTON — Sidestepping Congress, President Barack Obama is using the federal government's vast array of contractors to impose rules on wages, pay disparities and hiring on a segment of the private sector that gets taxpayer money and falls under his...

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Barbara Walters sets May 16 for exit

NEW YORK — Barbara Walters plans to make her final appearance on "The View" on May 16, part of a daylong retirement celebration that will include ABC News naming its New York headquarters after her. Later that night, ABC will air a two-hour prime-time...

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Laclede buys Energen's gas utility for $1.28B

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Laclede Group is spending about $1.28 billion in cash to acquire the natural gas utility business of Energen. For Energen, the sale pushes it closer to becoming a pure exploration and production company. The Birmingham company...

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$1B Boston convention center upgrade gets airing

BOSTON — State lawmakers are considering a proposed $1.1 billion expansion of the Boston Convention and Exhibition center in South Boston. Supporters of the measure say the facility that opened in 1997 isn't big enough to attract many large-scale national...

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Boston's bike share program thrives

BOSTON — Boston's bicycle sharing program, which just opened for its fourth season, is thriving at a time when similar programs in other cities are struggling financially. The Boston Globe  reports that Hubway opened last week with a positive financial...

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APNewsBreak: Obama actions test workplace ideas

WASHINGTON — Lacking congressional backing to raise wages or end gender pay disparities, President Barack Obama is imposing his policies directly on federal contractors, following a long-established tradition of presidents exerting their powers on a...

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What’s causing RAV4’s tire pressure warning to light?

I have a 2005 Toyota RAV4 with 115K miles. Intermittently the dashboard's tire pressure warning light comes on, even when all tires are within 4-5 pounds. This is the indirect-type TPM system associated with the ABS brakes. I use the "blinks 3 times"...

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AP reporter in stable condition in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan — An Associated Press correspondent shot and wounded while covering preparations for elections in Afghanistan was in stable condition Saturday and receiving medical treatment at a military hospital in Kabul. Kathy Gannon, 60, a senior...

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Startup aims to poach workers at tech bus stops

SAN FRANCISCO — Where some see a queue of engineers awaiting private commuter shuttles, one San Francisco startup sees an opportunity to lure talent from top Silicon Valley tech firms. Software company Bigcommerce has spent the last two weeks trying...

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Fishing practices needlessly ravage sea life, study says

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Heaps of dead fish litter the decks of commercial trawlers each summer after boat captains pull nets from the ocean in their search for shrimp. Sucked into the expansive shrimp nets, small fish and other marine animals are the unfortunate...

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