Business Stories from March 28, 2014 (Change date)
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Technology hindered, helped search for Flight 370Mar 28, 2014 9:29 am - The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has presented two tales of modern technology. The limitations of tracking and communications devices allowed the plane ...
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Extension of income tax hike may be key 2014 themeMar 28, 2014 9:29 am - The crux of Gov. Pat Quinn's plan to prevent big budget cuts is making permanent an income tax increase, which he acknowledges isn't palatable for many Illinoisans. And...
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U.S. mortgage rates rise with 30-year reaching a two-month highMar 28, 2014 1:05 am - U.S. mortgage rates for 30-year loans rose to a two-month high, increasing borrowing costs for homebuyers as the market's recovery showed signs of weakening. The averag...
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Wauconda businesses, officials to boost autism awarenessMar 29, 2014 3:45 pm - Wauconda business owners, teachers and librarians will promote autism awareness next week with a host of local promotions. Throughout the week, several restaurants and m...
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Weight-loss drug Alli recalled after foreign pills found in bottlesMar 28, 2014 1:05 am - GlaxoSmithKline is recalling the weight loss drug Alli after receiving reports of unknown pills and tablets in the bottles. The over-the-counter drug comes in a turquois...
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GM adds 971,000 vehicles to ignition recallMar 29, 2014 9:16 am - DETROIT - General Motors is boosting by 971,000 the number of small cars being recalled worldwide for a defective ignition switch, saying cars from the model years 2008-...
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Investigation far from over in Houston oil spillMar 28, 2014 10:40 am - AUSTIN, Texas - The barge operator that spilled nearly 170,000 gallons of tar-like oil into the Houston Ship Channel, closing one of the nation's busiest seaports for se...
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Vatican bank's ousted president comes out swingingMar 28, 2014 12:33 pm - VATICAN CITY - The ousted president of the Vatican bank has come out swinging, accusing the bank's board of causing "grave damage" to the Holy See by firing him. Ettore ...
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Amazon says no plans to offer free video serviceMar 28, 2014 11:00 am - Amazon says it has no plans to offer a free streaming media service, addressing speculation ahead of a media event in New York next Wednesday. Spokeswoman Sally Fouts s...
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NTSB oversight of GM problems raises questionsMar 29, 2014 9:18 am - DETROIT - For years, the U.S. government's auto safety watchdog sent form letters to worried owners of the Chevrolet Cobalt and other General Motors small cars, saying i...
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