Business Stories from April 14, 2022 (Change date)
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Israel successfully tests new laser missile defense systemApr 14, 2022 7:00 am - JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's new laser missile defense system has successfully intercepted mortars, rockets and anti-tank missiles in recent tests, Defense Minister Benny G...
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Fertilizer company complains about railroad shipment limitsApr 14, 2022 7:00 am - OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A major fertilizer company says the limits Union Pacific is putting on rail traffic to clear up congestion will delay shipments that farmers need duri...
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75th Cannes to feature Cronenberg, Chan-wook and 'Elvis'Apr 14, 2022 7:00 am - PARIS (AP) - Films by David Cronenberg, Park Chan-wook and Kelly Reichardt will vie for the coveted Palme d'Or at a Cannes Film Festival set to unspool against the backd...
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2 bird flu cases confirmed in US zoos as virus spreadsApr 14, 2022 7:00 am - OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Two cases of bird flu have been confirmed in U.S. zoos, but officials said they won't order widespread euthanasia of zoo birds the way they have on fa...
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Turkey's central bank keeps rate steady amid high inflationApr 14, 2022 7:00 am - ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkey's central bank on Thursday kept its main interest rate unchanged for a fourth month even as surging inflation has hit a 20-year high and ero...
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Asian shares fall, trading muted with Good Friday holidaysApr 14, 2022 7:00 am - TOKYO (AP) - Asian shares fell in muted trading as markets were closed for Good Friday and other holidays. Benchmarks declined in Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai. Sydney, Syd...
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commoditiesApr 14, 2022 7:00 am - Benchmark U.S. crude oil for May delivery rose $2.70 to $106.95 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for June delivery rose $2.92 to $111.70 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for M...
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Online marketplace Letgo sued after Denver-area slayingsApr 14, 2022 7:00 am - DENVER (AP) - The online marketplace Letgo is facing a wrongful death lawsuit after the parents of five children were fatally shot and robbed while using the app to try ...
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Expanding drought leaves western US scrambling for waterApr 14, 2022 7:00 am - ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Tumbleweeds drift along the Rio Grande as sand bars within its banks widen. Smoke from distant wildfires and dust kicked up by intense spring wi...
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Retail sales rise 0.5% in March amid soaring inflationApr 14, 2022 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Retail sales rose modestly in March, but higher prices for food, gasoline and other basics took a big share of consumers' wallets. Retail sales increased...