BBC chief: Abuse report was 'fundamentally wrong'

LONDON — BBC Director General George Entwistle says a report wrongly implicating a senior politician in child-abuse allegations should never have been broadcast. On Friday, the broadcaster apologized "unreservedly" for airing a "Newsnight" program...

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John Henry quits trading after striking out

Red Sox owner John Henry is getting out of the business that made him rich. After years of dwindling returns, the enigmatic billionaire's commodity trading firm, John W. Henry & Co., reportedly told clients it will no longer manage their money as...

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Despite size, mansion feels like home

Somehow this brick Colonial in Wayland manages to have a homey feel despite 10,500 square feet of living space. Built in 2001, 190 Old Connecticut Path has high-end finishes such as triple crown molding, paneled wainscoting and custom cherrywood built-ins....

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Over rocks, other hard places

'Strong," "tough," "enduring" — just a handful of terms that describe those who serve our country as members of the armed forces. These characteristics also apply to some of the world's most rugged and capable off-road sports utility vehicles and pickup...

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Spain's PM seeks end to mortgage arrears evictions

MADRID — Spain's prime minister says his government aims to fast track reforms to halt evictions related to mortgage non-payments after a woman committed suicide as bailiffs arrived to repossess her flat. The death of 53-year-old Amaia Egana, who...

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Brandon Lloyd's leap

By now, word has gotten out about Brandon Lloyd's daring jump over a car that was traveling 35 miles per hour as part of a challenge by Mobile Technology's company MobiSquad. For those who were more than a little concerned the Patriots [team stats]...

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Students, mentors invest in StoxSmart

The Herald's StoxSmart program is back as a new class of budding student entrepreneurs learn the money management and financial skills necessary to tackle the unpredictable stock market. Suffolk Construction CEO John Fish returns for a second year,...

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US futures off before Obama addresses fiscal cliff

NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures fell sharply Friday in some of the heaviest trading this week before President Barack Obama speaks about avoiding the so-called fiscal cliff, an issue that has driven markets lower since his re-election three days ago....

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MoneyGram agrees to settle scam charges

DALLAS — MoneyGram said Friday that it has agreed to set up a $100 million compensation fund as part of a settlement of government allegations of fraud through money-transfer scams from 2003 to 2009. Under the terms of the deal with the U.S. Attorney's...

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Chrysler to recall 919,000 SUVs to fix air bags

DETROIT — Chrysler is recalling more than 919,000 older-model Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs worldwide because the air bags can inflate while people are driving them. The recall affects Grand Cherokees from the 2002 through 2004 model years...

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Business - BostonHerald.com

Business - BostonHerald.comBusiness - BostonHerald.com http://www.bostonherald.com/business/?srvc=rss The Boston Herald online: The closest distance between you and the news en-us Copyright 2012, Herald Interactive, Inc. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:15:02 -0500...

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Business - BostonHerald.com

Business - BostonHerald.comBusiness - BostonHerald.com http://www.bostonherald.com/business/?srvc=rss The Boston Herald online: The closest distance between you and the news en-us Copyright 2012, Herald Interactive, Inc. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:22:56 -0500...

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Business - BostonHerald.com

Business - BostonHerald.comBusiness - BostonHerald.com http://www.bostonherald.com/business/?srvc=rss The Boston Herald online: The closest distance between you and the news en-us Copyright 2012, Herald Interactive, Inc. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:13:08 -0500...

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Shoe store doesn't fit with hotel

Plans for a boutique hotel in Boston's Downtown Crossing have garnered widespread support — but not from the owner of a longtime shoe store who must permanently check out from the building that will be gutted for guest rooms and new ground-floor retail....

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MassMutual approves $1.39 billion in dividends

SPRINGFIELD — Insurer MassMutual Financial Group has approved an estimated $1.39 billion in dividends to participating policy holders in 2013. Company officials say it is the highest payout in MassMutual's 161-year history. The dividends include a...

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China launches WTO case against EU solar subsidies

BEIJING — China has filed a World Trade Organization case challenging subsidies provided by some European Union members to help promote the solar panel industry, adding to a flurry of trade disputes that Beijing is locked in with Europe and the United...

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