Business Stories from January 11, 2016 (Change date)
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If you think drones are a passing fad, better think againJan 11, 2016 6:00 am - LAS VEGAS (AP) - If you're used to thinking of drones as a passing fad, last week's CES gadget show should give you second thoughts. Tiny, self-piloted copters promise t...
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House votes to strengthen government records lawJan 11, 2016 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The House approved legislation Monday making it easier to obtain government records, as a new congressional report concluded that the freedom of inform...
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Oil minister says Egypt 'suffering' from fuel subsidiesJan 11, 2016 6:00 am - CAIRO (AP) - Egypt's petroleum minister said Monday the country is "suffering" due to fuel subsidies, saying these funds are better diverted to other areas such as healt...
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Playboy Mansion for sale but Hugh Hefner wants to stay putJan 11, 2016 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - For $200 million, the Playboy Mansion, where risque parties have raged for decades, could be yours. But you might want to think twice if you're aiming...
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House moves on North Korea sanctions bill after bomb testJan 11, 2016 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The House pushed ahead on legislation that seeks to punish North Korea for its latest nuclear test by expanding sanctions on Pyongyang, a move with str...
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Blue Bell says ice cream safe despite potential concernJan 11, 2016 6:00 am - HOUSTON (AP) - Blue Bell Creameries sought to reassure customers Monday that its ice cream in safe, even as the Texas company tries to determine whether listeria has aga...
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Are unlimited data cellphone plans on their way back?Jan 11, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - AT&T is once again experimenting with offering unlimited data plans to smartphone customers while promoting its DirecTV service, signaling a potential re...
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EU: Belgium gave illegal tax breaks totaling $760 millionJan 11, 2016 6:00 am - BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union has ordered Belgium to recover some $760 million in illegal tax breaks from 35 multinationals, its latest ruling against the sweet dea...
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Ex-owner of 2 playhouses gets prison in insurance fraud caseJan 11, 2016 6:00 am - PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A former Pennsylvania theater owner convicted of falsifying insurance claims involving a flood at one playhouse and a fire at another has been senten...
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Court permits fantasy sports in New York amid appeal processJan 11, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Daily fantasy sports sites DraftKings and FanDuel can continue operating in New York as they appeal a judge's order that they stop play in the state, a p...