Business Stories from April 18, 2014 (Change date)
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Blarney Island being raised above Chain flood levelsApr 20, 2014 12:32 am - When floodwaters crested on the Chain O' Lakes a year ago, Blarney Island owner Rob Hardman said the only place he was able to walk inside the century-old Grass Lake tav...
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Judge says American can't end retiree benefits yetApr 19, 2014 9:00 am - DALLAS - A federal judge has rejected an attempt by American Airlines to quickly cut off benefits for many of its retirees. American wants retirees who wish to keep thei...
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Butera's new Elgin stores delayed, but on the wayApr 19, 2014 9:03 am - Two new Butera Market stores are still in the works in Elgin, although their opening was delayed from what initially anticipated. Paul Butera Jr., the son of company fou...
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Mazda recalls 109,000 older SUVs for rust problemApr 18, 2014 7:54 am - DETROIT - Mazda is recalling 109,000 Tribute SUVs in cold-weather states to fix rusting frame parts. The recall covers SUVs from the 2001 through 2004 model years. Mazda...
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Venture investments highest since 2001Apr 18, 2014 11:08 am - NEW YORK - Funding for U.S. startup companies soared 57 percent in the first quarter to a level not seen since 2001, as venture capitalists piled more money into a growi...
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Late sign-ups improve outlook for Obama health lawApr 19, 2014 9:03 am - WASHINGTON - A surge of eleventh-hour enrollments has improved the outlook for President Barack Obama's health care law, with more people signing up overall and a much-n...
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Chinese trade group to mediate shoe factory strikeApr 18, 2014 7:54 am - BEIJING - Chinese police hauled away dozens of workers Friday to break up a march on a factory complex targeted by tens of thousands of laborers striking against the wor...
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Chocolate egg Easter surprise is sticker shock after cocoa surgeApr 18, 2014 7:55 am - The world's growing love of chocolate means more expensive treats for the Easter holiday. Demand is rising at the fastest pace in three years, according to Euromonitor I...
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Boston prepares for huge wave of marathon visitorsApr 19, 2014 9:01 am - BOSTON - With an expanded field of runners and the memory of last year's bombings elevating interest in one of the world's greatest races, the 2014 Boston Marathon could...
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Five features an Amazon phone might offerApr 19, 2014 9:00 am - NEW YORK - Rumors of an Amazon smartphone reached a fever pitch this week, with several tech blogs speculating that the device could be due out this year. Amazon hasn'...
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