World Meeting head says pope’s economic impact growing
FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. (AP) _ The president of the World Meeting of Families says the estimate of the economic impact of Pope Francis’ visit to …
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Wal-Mart buying remaining stake in China’s Yihaodian
NEW YORK (AP) _ Wal-Mart has purchased the remaining stake in Chinese online retailer Yihaodian as it looks to expand its presence in the country …
Coca-Cola: Diet Coke still struggling in US
By CANDICE CHOI AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Coca-Cola says sales of Diet Coke are still sliding as people continue gravitating toward …
Shell gets permits for limited oil drilling in Arctic waters
By KEVIN FREKING and DAN JOLING ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ The Obama administration has given Royal Dutch Shell PLC approval to begin limited exploratory oil …
Broward County housing market continues to see rise in median sale price, closed sales & other key categories
Staff Report The Broward County Housing Market saw gains in key statistical categories last month, helping reinforce the stability that has become a trademark of …
Solar Kit will illuminate Haiti
For decades, Haiti has struggled to provide its people with the needed supply of energy. Since the 2010 Hurricane devastated the island nation, the supply …
University of Michigan opens test “city” for autonomous cars
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writer ANN ARBOR, Michigan — Automakers and researchers say a new simulated city at the University of Michigan could help …
Aldi hiring for new jobs in Boca, Deerfield areas
SOUTH FLORIDA — A grocery chain noted for its pricing is expanding into the South Florida area and holding an event this weekend to hire …
Chipotle: Still no pork at 40 percent of restaurants
NEW YORK (AP) _ Chipotle says it still doesn’t have carnitas at about 40 percent of its more than 1,800 restaurants, following the suspension of …
AutoNation misses 2Q profit forecasts
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) _ AutoNation Inc. (AN) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $115.1 million. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based company said it had …