US service firms grow at fastest pace since August

WASHINGTON — U.S. service firms grew last month at the fastest pace since August as new orders and sales grew, adding to evidence that the economy is picking up after a slow start to the year. The Institute for Supply Management said Monday that its...

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Target's Chairman and CEO out in wake of breach

NEW YORK — Target's massive data breach has now cost the company's CEO his job. Target announced Monday that Chairman, President and CEO Gregg Steinhafel is out nearly five months after the retailer disclosed the breach, which has hurt its reputation...

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Worries over China, Ukraine weigh on markets

FRANKFURT, Germany — Worries over the crisis in Ukraine and a disappointing Chinese manufacturing survey kept global markets in check Monday despite some more upbeat U.S. economic data. The latest Ukraine-related tensions arose as Ukrainian troops fought...

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Insurance company purchases Maine news building

BANGOR, Maine — An insurance company has announced its purchase of the Bangor Publishing Company building in the Maine city of Bangor. Cross Insurance, a subsidiary of Cross Financial Corp., announced Monday it has purchased the building on Main Street....

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Mass. gas prices remain unchanged from last week

BOSTON — After several weeks of increases, Massachusetts gas prices have stabilized. AAA Southern New England reports that a gallon of self-serve regular remains at $3.68, unchanged from a week ago. That price is a penny higher than the national average...

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AP IMPACT: Deadly side effect to fracking boom

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Booming production of oil and natural gas has exacted a little-known price on some of the nation's roads, contributing to a spike in traffic fatalities in states where many streets and highways are choked with large trucks and heavy...

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Stocks waver as US service sector improves

NEW YORK — Stocks are little changed in midday trading Monday as investors weigh an improving outlook for the U.S. economy against a report that showed Chinese manufacturing contracted for a fourth straight month in April. KEEPING SCORE: The Standard...

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1st US MERS patient could leave hospital soon

MUNSTER, Ind. — Health officials said Monday they expect the first patient in the United States diagnosed with a mysterious virus from the Middle East to be released soon from an Indiana hospital, though he could continue to be isolated at home. The...

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Maine considers rule change for processing lobster

PORTLAND, Maine — The Maine Department of Marine Resources is considering a change that would allow licensed lobster processors to process lobster from the shell without holding a separate lobster meat permit. The agency said in a statement that the...

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UN: Spread of polio now a world health emergency

LONDON — For the first time ever, the World Health Organization on Monday declared the spread of polio an international public health emergency that could grow in the next few months and unravel the nearly three-decade effort to eradicate the crippling...

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