ABC's Amy Robach to have double mastectomy

NEW YORK — ABC News correspondent Amy Robach says she has breast cancer, a month after she was given a mammogram on the air for a "Good Morning America" story. Robach said Monday she'll have both breasts surgically removed Thursday. She was asked by...

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Amazon, US Postal Service will deliver on Sundays

NEW YORK — Amazon says it is teaming up with the U.S. Postal Service to deliver packages on Sundays. The Seattle company says Sunday delivery will be available to customers in the New York and Los Angeles metropolitan areas at first. Amazon and the...

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Markets remain solid despite Fed tapering talk

LONDON — Upbeat U.S. economic figures shored up global markets Monday even though there are growing expectations that the Federal Reserve could begin to reduce its monetary stimulus next month. Shares in the Philippines fell after a devastating typhoon....

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US stocks edge higher in early trading

NEW YORK  — Stocks edged mostly higher in early trading on Monday, pushing the Dow Jones industrial further into record territory. The stock market is extending its gains from Friday, when it got a lift from an unexpectedly strong jobs report....

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Ex-Celtic Pierce selling Boston-area home

LINCOLN, Mass. — Former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce is following Kevin Garnett's lead and selling his Boston-area home. Pierce, who along with Garnett was traded in June to the Brooklyn Nets, has put his Lincoln home on the market for almost $2.65...

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Smartphones seen tripling to 5.6 billion by 2019

STOCKHOLM — The number of smartphones is forecast to triple to 5.6 billion globally by 2019, accounting for more than 60 percent of cellphones. Sweden's Ericsson AB, the world's largest maker of telecommunications networks, says in a report Monday it...

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Venezuela to toughen price controls, set profits

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is extending price controls and will place limits on profits as he extends attempts to curb the galloping inflation that is eroding support for his rule. Maduro made the announcement in a late-night...

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Target to open earlier on Thanksgiving

NEW YORK — Target Corp. is the latest retailer to open earlier on Thanksgiving this year. The Minneapolis-based discounter said it will open at 8 p.m. on the holiday — an hour earlier than last year. Stores will remain open throughout the night and...

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US, Europe resume talks on new trade pact

BRUSSELS — The United States and the European Union sought Monday to get past a rough patch in diplomatic relations to resume talks on a free trade deal that would grow what is already the world's biggest business relationship. Negotiators for the Obama...

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Berkshire County furniture stores closing

ADAMS, Mass. — A Berkshire County furniture store that's been in business for more than 130 years is closing down. The family that runs Simmons Furniture Store locations in Adams and Pittsfield says they will shut down after selling their remaining...

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