Gas up another 8 cents per gallon Massachusetts

BOSTON — Massachusetts gas prices are continuing their rise, up another 8 cents per gallon in the past week alone. AAA Northeast reports Monday that a gallon of self-serve, regular is up to an average of $2.45. In-state prices have now risen 28 cents...

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High court: Amtrak like gov't agency in helping set rules

WASHINGTON — A unanimous Supreme Court ruled Monday that Amtrak is more like a part of the government than a private corporation when it helps federal agencies craft rules to keep trains running on time. But the justices said it's up to lower courts...

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Kevin Spacey is bringing a presidential docuseries to CNN

NEW YORK — "House of Cards" president Kevin Spacey is bringing a documentary series about the presidency to CNN. CNN said Monday that Spacey will co-produce and narrate "Race for the White House." Each of six episodes will tell the story of one presidential...

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Disputing credit report could get easier under new rules

NEW YORK — Disputing a mistake on your credit report could get easier and the effects of medical debt less severe under changes being made by the three largest credit-reporting agencies. The Monday announcement by the agencies — Equifax, Experian and...

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US stocks make small gains, steadying after big sell off

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks made slight gains on Monday as the market steadied after a big-sell off on Friday. Stocks slumped last week when a strong jobs report boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates this summer. GM gained...

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Obama announcing effort to boost high-tech training, hiring

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is calling for a home-grown, high-technology workforce to will help boost higher-wage employment at a time of stagnant incomes. Obama announced a $100 million federal government grant program to improve training and...

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GM plans $5B stock buyback, averts showdown with hedge funds

DETROIT — General Motors agreed to buy back $5 billion in stock by the end of next year as part of a plan to return more cash to shareholders. In return, an activist shareholder decided to drop a potentially divisive bid for a seat on the company's board....

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CBO projects $486B budget deficit, about same as last year

WASHINGTON — The federal budget deficit will hit $486 billion this year, nearly matching the lowest shortfall of President Barack Obama's term in office, according to projections released Monday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The deficit...

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PlayStation network debuts 'Powers' scripted series

NEW YORK — Ability does not imply accomplishment. And accomplishment is no prerequisite for fame. This we know all too well from reality TV. (Hint: Snooki.) But today's viral sprawl of celebrity is explored in fresh fashion by a new series spawned from...

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Alcoa to buy RTI Intl in $1.5B deal, expand aerospace push

Alcoa is taking another step to bolster its stake in the aerospace industry with a $1.5 billion deal to buy titanium supplier RTI International Metals. The New York-based company said Monday that it will buy the specialty metal products company in an...

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