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Yellen reiterates Fed’s patience in raising rates
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Tuesday that the U.S. economy is making steady progress, but for now the Fed is …
Obama calls for tighter rules on retirement account brokers
By JIM KUHNHENN WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is proposing putting brokers under stricter requirements when they handle clients’ retirement accounts, a change that could affect …
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‘Forza’ creators revving up ‘Fast & Furious’ video game
By DERRIK J. LANG LOS ANGELES — “Fast & Furious” and “Forza” are hitching a ride together. The hugely successful movie franchise is teaming up with the …
Apple to set up high-tech data hubs in Northern Europe
HELSINKI — Apple is investing 1.7 billion euros ($1.92 billion) in high-tech data centers in Denmark and Ireland that will be powered by renewable energy, in …
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Up to 23K Vermont Blue Cross members affected by data breach
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont’s largest private health insurer says the personal information of about 23,000 its members may have been compromised in a recent cyberattack against …
Low temps lead to blood supply shortages in southwest Ohio
CINCINNATI — Low temperatures and school closings have resulted in blood supply shortages in southwest Ohio, health officials say. The Hoxworth Blood Center at the University …
Ohio proposal seeks to make e-cigarette liquid childproof
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio bill would require liquid nicotine used in electronic cigarettes to be sold in child-resistant packaging. E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that provide …
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Florida A&M to receive performance funding
By Alexis Gary Governor Rick Scott is proposing $460 million for performance funding for all state universities and colleges, which includes Florida A&M University in …
Florida Assessment tests, recommended reduced
By Alexis Gary The Florida Department of Education has recommended that the state reduce the amount of assessment tests students take. The recommendation came after …
Wesleyan says 12 treated after taking drug ‘Molly’ on campus
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Wesleyan University’s president says 10 students and two visitors to the school received medical treatment after taking a version of the party drug …
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Pinch hit king joins Marlins coaching staff
He was seven years old when he first picked up a bat at a youth sports club in Miami. More than four decades later, Lenny …
David Ortiz: `My belly hasn’t grown like Panda’
By KEN POWTAK FORT MYERS, Fla. — Big Papi arrived at spring training with a weighty quip about new teammate Pablo Sandoval. “My belly hasn’t grown …
Brian Bell’s football scholarship rescinded
By Alexis Gary Florida State University has rescinded the athletic scholarship of football recruit, Brian Bell, who may have been involved in the death of …
