Key decisions on drones likely from Congress

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is on the verge of proposing long-awaited rules for commercial drone operations in U.S. skies, but key decisions on how much access to grant drones are likely to come from Congress next year. Federal Aviation Administration...

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Pringo not for everyone, but still cute

Pringo Pocket Wi-Fi Photo Printer ($149.99, Amazon.com) With all the advancements in smartphone technology, we still haven't mastered portable printing. Enter the Pringo, by Taiwanese manufacturer Hiti. Hoping to cash in on our incessant Instagram-ing,...

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In crowded skies, lost plane's request for new path denied

SURABAYA, Indonesia — The plane sought permission to climb above threatening clouds. Air traffic control couldn't say yes immediately — there was no room. Six other commercial airliners were crowding the surrounding airspace, forcing AirAsia Flight 8501...

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AirAsia's brash CEO in spotlight after jet disappears

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — His airline empire began, Tony Fernandes likes to say, with the purchase of a bankrupt company for less than a dollar. Now, after years of growth that made him the king of Asian budget travel, the flamboyant Malaysian businessman...

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IMF: Greek bailout talks to resume only after election

ATHENS, Greece — Greece's government was forced Monday to call early national elections, stoking financial concerns as investors worry the main opposition party will win — and want to renege on the country's bailout deal. The stock market closed 3.9...

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Forecasting 2015: Digital world will smarten up

The "Internet of Things," "organic" TV and personal drones are among the high-tech items that you can expect to see in 2015. "We will see a lot more of the 'Internet of Things,' meaning smart devices that we have in our houses that can do various things...

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Russian ruble drops 7 percent as economy shrinks

MOSCOW — The Russian currency extended its losses on Monday after a report showed the economy has started shrinking in annual terms for the first time since 2009 as the country is buffeted by falling oil prices and Western sanctions. Meanwhile, the...

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Vermont Yankee plant prepares to shut down

VERNON, Vt. — The Vermont Yankee nuclear plant is getting ready to shut down. Its owner, Entergy Corp., says it is closing the plant for economic reasons. The plant in Vernon is expected to disconnect from the regional power grid Monday. The plant...

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Allianz says it's lead insurer for AirAsia plane

BERLIN — Allianz says it is the lead insurance firm for the AirAsia jetliner that went missing off Indonesia with 162 people on board. The Munich-based reinsurance giant said Monday that its subsidiary Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty UK is...

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S. Korea officials face punishment over 'nut rage'

SEOUL, South Korea — Four South Korean officials will be punished for improper conduct during an investigation into a former Korean Air Lines executive who forced a flight to return over a bag of macadamia nuts, the Transport Ministry said Monday. The...

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Brian Williams renews contract with NBC news

NBC News said it has signed Brian Williams, the anchor of its evening newscast and the public face of the NBCUniversal-owned unit, to a new long-term deal. No financial terms were offered, but the Los Angeles Times reported that the pact could be for...

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US stocks up after biggest weekly loss since 2012

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks opened broadly higher Monday following the biggest weekly losses in two and a half years. The Russian ruble hit a record low against the dollar. KEEPING SCORE: The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose seven points, or 0.4 percent,...

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Boston among 14 cities to get Bloomberg 'innovation team' grants

NEW YORK — Fourteen cities ranging from Long Beach, California, to Jerusalem are getting up to $3 million from former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's foundation to create "innovation teams" to jump-start new approaches to poverty, public safety,...

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UN commission asks for Ebola debt forgiveness

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — A U.N. commission is asking for more debt cancellations for the three West African nations hardest hit by the Ebola virus. The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa said Monday that it is crucial that the current Ebola...

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Factory output eclipses pre-recession high

WASHINGTON — U.S. manufacturing output in November surpassed its pre-recession peak, as auto production kicked into a higher gear. The Federal Reserve said Monday that factory production rose 1.1 percent last month, up from a 0.4 percent improvement...

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Belgian strike paralyzes traffic, idles industry

BRUSSELS — A general strike paralyzed Belgium's air and rail traffic and idled scores of companies across the country Monday as trade unions capped a month of labor action against government austerity policies. The strike targeted measures by the nation's...

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London banker banned for dodging rail fares

LONDON — A London banker has been banned from working in the financial services industry after he was caught dodging rail fares. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said in a statement Monday that Jonathan Burrows has been banned for not being "fit...

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Riverbed Technology accepts $3.6B takeover bid

SAN FRANCISCO — Private equity firm Thoma Bravo and a Canadian teacher pension will pay about $3.6 billion to take Riverbed Technology private a couple months after the computer networking equipment maker promised a thorough review of its business. ...

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US homebuilder sentiment slips in December

U.S. homebuilders are feeling slightly less confident in their sales prospects heading into next year, even as their overall sales outlook remains favorable. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released Monday...

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Court rules for energy firm in class-action suit

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court won't make it tougher for defendants in class-action lawsuits to transfer cases from state courts to more business-friendly federal court. The justices on Monday ruled 5-4 in favor of a Michigan energy company that wanted...

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Pioneer of video games, 'Simon' dies at 92

MANCHESTER, N.H. — A video game pioneer who created both the precursor to "Pong" and the electronic memory game "Simon" has died. Ralph Baer also was leader of the team that developed the Magnavox Odyssey, the first home video game console. Baer was...

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Eurozone weighs future of Greek bailout

Eurozone finance ministers and Greek officials haggled Monday over whether Athens needs to take more austerity measures before it emerges from its expiring bailout deal. European Union loans are due to stop at year end as Greece recovers from its economic...

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Religious nonprofits challenge health law

DENVER — Faith-based nonprofit organizations that object to covering birth control in their employee health plans are in federal court Monday to challenge a birth-control compromise they say still compels them to violate their religious beliefs. The...

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Delia's, casualty of retail slump, to liquidate

NEW YORK — Delia's is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to sell all its merchandise and shut down as teen retailers fall out of fashion with shoppers. The company said Monday that it filed for bankruptcy after it failed to find a buyer...

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New Delhi bans Uber after alleged rape by driver

NEW DELHI — The Indian capital on Monday banned taxi-booking service Uber after a woman accused one of its drivers of raping her. Transport official Satish Mathur made the announcement as the 32-year-old suspect appeared in a New Delhi court. The court...

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McD's plans customized burgers as US sales fall

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Hold the pickles, onions and special sauce. The Big Mac is becoming a victim of finicky tastes. McDonald's is planning major changes in the U.S. as sales continue to slide, including an expansion of a test that lets people build their...

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US stocks slip in morning as energy shares slump

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks slipped shortly after trading opened on Monday as a slide in crude oil prices to a five-year low pushed energy stocks down. Investors are also weighing weak Chinese trade figures and news that Japan's recession is deeper than initially...

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US stocks slip in morning as energy shares slump

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks slipped shortly after trading opened on Monday as a slide in crude oil prices to a five-year low pushed energy stocks down. Investors are also weighing weak Chinese trade figures and news that Japan's recession is deeper than initially...

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Super Bowl ads: GoDaddy kicks off early-bird advertising for big game

NBC won't televise Super Bowl XLIX for more than a month, but advertisers have already commenced what has become the inevitable rush to promote their participation in the event weeks before most fans have even started working on a game-day menu. Doritos,...

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Sony Playstation network reportedly was taken down by hackers again

Sony's PlayStation Network suffered an outage of several hours Sunday night, extending into early Monday morning U.S. time, with a group that previously claimed to have disabled PSN reportedly taking credit for the attack. According to Sony Computer...

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Move over unions _ French bosses protesting, too

PARIS — In France, workers aren't the only ones who take to the streets to protest — their bosses do, too. Several thousand French business owners, particularly from small companies, demonstrated Monday in Paris to plead with the government to simplify...

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People magazine publishes Kirk Douglas' pre-written obituary

People Magazine accidentally published its pre-written obituary for Kirk Douglas on Sunday night. It's not uncommon for major publications to write their elaborate obituaries in advance, and People Magazine clearly didn't mean to run the story as evident...

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Cyber Monday gears up to get online shoppers hyped

NEW YORK — After a busy holiday weekend in shopping malls, millions of Americans are expected to log on and keep shopping on the day dubbed Cyber Monday. That day, the Monday after Thanksgiving, has been the biggest online shopping day of the year since...

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'12 Days of Christmas' items cost more than $116K

PHILADELPHIA — The cost of six geese-a-laying spiked considerably this year, while most of the items in the carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas," saw little to no increase, according to the 31st annual PNC Wealth Management Christmas Price Index. A...

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Worcester hopes to boost fines for bridge strikes

BOSTON — Officials in Worcester are hoping to be able to increase fines to $5,000 or more for truckers who hit low bridges. The Telegram & Gazette reports that Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus is expected to ask the City Council on Tuesday...

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Girl Scouts byting into digital for cookie sales

NEW YORK — Watch out world, the Girl Scouts are going digital to sell you cookies. For the first time in nearly 100 years, Girl Scouts of the USA will allow its young go-getters to push their wares using a mobile app or personalized websites. But only...

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MIT engineers have high hopes for cheetah robot

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — It's a robot unlike any other: inspired by the world's fastest land animal, controlled by video game technology and packing nifty sensors — including one used to maneuver drones, satellites and ballistic missiles. The robot, called...

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US businessman jailed in Russia over broken window

MOSCOW — Last year, he tried to bring NFL superstar Tim Tebow to Moscow to play for his American football team on a $1 million-per-game contract. Now, accused of breaking a window, American businessman Mike Zaltsman shares a packed jail cell with drug...

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