All Stories from October 31, 2013 (Change date)
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Red ink runs at Sony again, cuts profit forecastOct 31, 2013 6:45 am - TOKYO — The “White House Down” flop added to earnings woes at Sony Corp. in the latest quarter, dragging the entertainment and electronics giant to a 19.3 billion yen ($...
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World stocks sink on fear Fed will trim stimulusOct 31, 2013 6:43 am - PARIS — Fears that the U.S. Federal Reserve bank will begin cutting its stimulus to the American economy sooner than expected spooked world markets on Thursday, driving ...
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NYC moves closer to tobacco-buying age of 21Oct 31, 2013 6:43 am - NEW YORK — Young New Yorkers who want to light up will soon have to wait for their 21st birthdays before they can buy a pack of smokes after lawmakers in the nation’s mo...
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Lufthansa profits slide amid restructuringOct 31, 2013 6:43 am - FRANKFURT, Germany — German airline Lufthansa says net profit for the first nine months of the year fell 65 percent, to 247 million euros ($340 million) from 697 million...
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Italy’s unemployment soars to recordOct 31, 2013 6:43 am - Italy’s jobless rate rose more than forecast in September to an all-time high as companies failed to hire amid concerns about the persisting recession, the longest since...
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Japan ends ban on Wisconsin poultry productsOct 31, 2013 6:43 am - MADISON, Wis. — Japan has lifted a ban on Wisconsin poultry products that was instituted after birds in Jefferson County showed signs of exposure to avian flu. A routine...
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Marvin Gaye’s children sue over ‘Blurred Lines’Oct 31, 2013 6:30 am - LOS ANGELES — Two of Marvin Gaye’s children have countersued Robin Thicke and his collaborators on the hit “Blurred Lines” for copyright infringement. The suit filed Wed...
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Claire Danes to host Nobel Peace Prize concertOct 31, 2013 6:29 am - NEW YORK — Claire Danes has been tapped to host the 20th anniversary Nobel Peace Prize concert in December. The Emmy-winning “Homeland” actress will host the Dec. 11 eve...
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Sample area restaurants with BACOA Cuisine ClubOct 31, 2013 6:28 am - Start off the new year with BACOA’s new Cuisine Club. BACOA is launching a monthly Cuisine Club in January. The group will meet for lunch at area restaurants, giving din...
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Rain expected to linger throughout the dayOct 31, 2013 6:03 am - Rain continuing throughout the day is expected to create a soggy and wet Halloween, forecasters are warning. Heavy rains and scattered thunderstorms blowing in from the...