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Judge: Apple to modify e-book contracts Looking to force Apple to obey antitrust laws, a judge yesterday ordered the technology giant to modify contracts with publishers to prevent electronic book price-fixing and said she will appoint an external compliance...

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Nissan rolls out a sleeker Altima

Fully redesigned for 2013, the Nissan Altima is a smart choice for competitively priced, comfortable driving. A quiet cabin features upgraded materials throughout with excellent visibility and well-thought-out controls. The car may not be a sports sedan,...

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Jobs news rattles Fed

An unexpectedly poor jobs report yesterday that included significant downward revisions for employment in June and July has brought uncertainty to the market, and has analysts questioning the timing of the Fed's plan to taper its $85 billion bond-buying...

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Talk turns to tossing tech tax

The Patrick administration is mulling a repeal of the controversial software tax that has threatened Massachusetts' reputation as a tech hub — but only if Beacon Hill leaders can find another way to raise the revenue, according to the state's top economic...

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Mass. cyber security firms untangle Web attacks

A string of high-profile hackings over the last year has turned out to be a boon to Bay State companies that specialize in cyber security. At the Xconomy summit on innovation, technology and entrepreneurship at Babson College, Tom Leighton, CEO of Akamai,...

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Better economic reports, sales send stocks higher

NEW YORK — Stocks are opening slightly higher on Wall Street after some positive news about the U.S. jobs market and higher sales from major store chains. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 51 points, or 0.4 percent, at 14,983 after the first few...

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Average US 30-year mortgage rate up to 4.57 pct.

WASHINGTON — Average fixed rates on U.S. long-term mortgages neared their highs for the year this week amid signs of further strength in the economy. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the 30-year loan was 4.57 percent...

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Chobani recalls some Greek yogurt cups

NEW YORK — Chobani says it's recalling some of its Greek yogurt cups that were affected by mold, a move prompted by reports of illnesses by some customers. The recall comes about a week after the company first started asking retailers to pull the products...

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Stocks edge higher after encouraging jobs reports

NEW YORK — Stocks edged higher Thursday after a pair of reports provided more evidence that the U.S. is maintaining a slow but steady economic recovery. The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits dropped last week and is near the lowest level...

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United recalls almost 600 pilots from furlough

CHICAGO — United Airlines is recalling almost 600 pilots who had been on furlough. The airline said on Thursday that it needs the pilots to meet its future staffing needs. United has about 12,000 pilots. United and Continental merged in 2010. The...

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New India central bank chief announces reforms

MUMBAI, India — India's new central bank chief has kicked off his first day in office by announcing measures to stabilize the country's troubled economy and tumbling currency. Raghuram Rajan acknowledged he is taking over the Reserve Bank of India at...

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Sony launches camera phone with add-on lenses

BERLIN — Sony Mobile has unveiled a new addition to its Xperia smartphone line-up that sports a massive 20.7-megapixel resolution camera capable of taking add-on lenses. The Xperia Z1 is Sony's attempt to leapfrog rivals such as Nokia and Samsung in...

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Liberia rejects pleas to release jailed editor

MONROVIA, Liberia — Liberia has rejected calls to release an editor jailed last month for reporting on the results of an official graft investigation, in a case international press groups say undermines the government's commitment to free speech. Rodney...

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UMaine submits proposal for offshore wind project

AUGUSTA, Maine — The University of Maine has submitted a proposal for a long-term contract for an offshore wind energy project, the state Public Utilities Commission said on Tuesday. The university's bid comes after lawmakers approved legislation in...

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Automakers report sales up double-digits in August

DETROIT — Toyota, Ford, Nissan, Chrysler and General Motors all reported double-digit U.S. sales gains last month as strong sales of pickup trucks and small cars led the industry toward its best month in six years. Toyota posted the biggest gain, with...

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Surveys: China manufacturing improves in August

HONG KONG — Chinese manufacturing improved last month, two surveys showed, in the latest signs that a painful and prolonged slowdown in the world's No. 2 economy may be stabilizing. The private HSBC purchasing managers' index released Monday showed...

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Some flu vaccines promise a little more protection

WASHINGTON — It's time to get your flu vaccine, and this fall some brands promise a little extra protection. For the first time, certain vaccines will guard against four strains of flu rather than the usual three. They're called quadrivalent vaccines,...

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Chinese, European growth signs support stocks

LONDON — Evidence of a rebound in manufacturing activity in China and Europe helped global stock markets rise Monday, though Wall Street's closure for Labor Day kept trading volumes light. The possibility of a U.S. military strike against Syria in retaliation...

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Grange membership falling, recruitment a challenge

DEER ISLE, Maine — At its peak, the Deer Isle Grange had close to 100 members. But this summer, the fraternal organization folded because it couldn't attract even seven members to its meetings, the number required to keep its state charter. In an age...

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US probes Nissan Pathfinder fluid leak

NEW YORK — U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that transmission cooler lines can leak fluid in some 2013 Nissan Pathfinders and Infiniti JX models, leading to a sudden loss of transmission power. The National Highway Traffic Safety...

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