Business Stories from March 11, 2015 (Change date)
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1 worker killed, 1 hurt in New Mexico oil field explosionMar 12, 2015 11:04 am - HOBBS, N.M. (AP) - An explosion at a New Mexico oil field site has killed one worker and injured another. Authorities say preliminary information indicates the workers w...
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Commerzbank paying $1.45B to settle cases on US sanctionsMar 12, 2015 2:34 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) - Germany's Commerzbank AG is paying $1.45 billion in agreements with U.S. and New York authorities for alleged violations of U.S. sanctions against coun...
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Brazil's graft inquiry expands to current, ex-Rio governorsMar 12, 2015 10:04 pm - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Brazil's top appeals court on Thursday approved a request from federal prosecutors to open an investigation into the former and current governor of...
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What's at stake in Spain's controversial security lawMar 12, 2015 7:34 am - MADRID (AP) - Spain's senate is set to approve a tough new security law Thursday that includes stiff fines for people who take part in violent anti-austerity protests. C...
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Express Employment Professionals Hosts National Leadership Event Featuring Daymond John, Dan Aykroyd and Liz MurrayMar 13, 2015 4:02 pm - Back for its sixth year and sponsored by the Chicagoland Express Employment Professionals offices, the FREE event will be held Wednesday, April 8 at the Rosemont Theatre...
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Gaza exports first produce to Israel since Hamas takeoverMar 12, 2015 2:04 pm - GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli authorities allowed the import of Gaza produce on Thursday for the first time since Hamas seized control of the territory in 2007, a...
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VW workers in Germany get $6,250 profit sharing checksMar 12, 2015 9:34 am - FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - Volkswagen AG says its workers based in Germany are getting 5,900 euros ($6,250) each in profit-sharing bonuses that reflect the company's stro...
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Genetic test maker 23andMe launches drug R&D effortMar 12, 2015 1:04 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) - Google-backed genetic testing company 23andMe is launching its own drug development unit, betting that it can translate its database of customer DNA in...
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Judge awards Columbia Sportswear $3.3 million in lawsuitMar 12, 2015 12:34 pm - PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A federal judge awarded Columbia Sportswear $3.3 million in its lawsuit against a company that allegedly supplied faulty components for Columbia's ...
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Mexico awards 2 new television channelsMar 12, 2015 12:34 am - MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico has awarded licenses for two new television channels to the Cadena Tres and Radio Centro companies, breaking the long-running dominance of two ...