Schilling seeks dismissal of suit over 38 Studios

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling is among those asking a Rhode Island judge to dismiss a state economic development agency lawsuit over its $75 million loan guarantee for his now-defunct video game company. Attorneys representing...

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Gov. offers taxpayers chance to weigh tax plan

Gov. offers taxpayers chance to weigh tax plan BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick is continuing to push for a series of tax changes — including an income tax hike — even as his plan faces skepticism in the Legislature. The governor on Monday announced a new...

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Glance: A list of the top 5 Forbes billionaires

NEW YORK — A list of the top five billionaires in the world, according to the latest annual tally by Forbes magazine. 1. Carlos Slim Helu - net worth $73 billion 2. Bill Gates - net worth $67 billion 3. Amancio Ortega - net worth $57 billion 4. Warren...

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US budget impasse weighs on markets

LONDON — Uncertainty over a budget battle in Washington and the stability of China's housing market pushed world stock markets lower on Monday. President Barack Obama and his political opponents have failed so far to agree on a way to roll back automatic...

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Obama nominates Wal-Mart's Burwell as budget chief

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Monday nominated Wal-Mart's Sylvia Mathews Burwell as his next budget chief, thrusting her into the center of Washington's heated partisan budget battles. Obama announced Burwell's selection to lead the Office...

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Gov't: Budget cuts already causing airport delays

WASHINGTON — U.S. airports, including Los Angeles International and O'Hare International in Chicago, are already experiencing delays as a result of automatic federal spending cuts, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Monday. Both of those...

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Volkswagen's Golf named Europe's Car of the Year

GENEVA — The Volkswagen Golf has been named Europe's Car of the Year by automotive journalists from more than 20 countries. Introduced in 1974 and recently redesigned, the hatchback is the company's mass-market flagship — and a key element in its ambition...

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Mass. gas prices down 4 cents per gallon

Mass. gas prices down 4 cents per gallon BOSTON — The cost of a gallon of gas in Massachusetts has dropped by four cents in the past week. AAA Southern New England reports Monday that self-serve, regular is selling for $3.72 per gallon. That's two...

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Monster hits back at lawsuit over teenager's death

NEW YORK — Monster Beverage is hitting back at a lawsuit alleging its energy drinks were responsible for the death of a 14-year-old Maryland girl, saying that no blood test was performed to confirm that the girl died of "caffeine toxicity." The disclosures...

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Hess, under pressure, to exit retail business

NEW YORK — Hess will rid itself of its retail operations as well as its energy trading and marketing businesses as it shifts its focus further into exploration and production. The company will also nominate a slate of six independent directors to its...

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