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September 3, 2013

Jury selection Wednesday in ex-selectwoman’s extortion case

Carole Swan, accused of seeking bribes from a town contractor, says she was conducting a sting.
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September 3, 2013

India aims to provide food for 800 million

A new program will sell necessities almost for free; critics question the affordability of the plan.
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September 3, 2013

Schilling’s ex-company faces more questioning

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The federal bankruptcy trustee in the 38 Studios case wants to explore opening a second legal front in the bid to recoup losses from the failed $75 million state investment in former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling’s defunct video game company. The state Economic Development Corp. last week voted to allow the […]
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September 3, 2013

Sinclair’s vision: Become CNN rival

The owner of WGME-TV in Portland has bought 79 local stations as it pursues a national audience.
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September 3, 2013

Briefcase

Ford recalls 370,000 cars to check steering shafts Ford is recalling 370,000 cars due to potential corrosion to their steering shaft that may result in loss of steering. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The cars include 2005 to 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Cars. About 355,000 are in […]

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September 3, 2013

Police: Father of tot shot in stroller was target

Authorities say the shooting, which killed 1-year-old Antiq Hennis, may be gang-related.
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September 3, 2013

For retailers, stylists add personal touch

The service is part of a strategy to boost store profits as more customers look for bargains online.
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September 3, 2013

Nation and World Dispatches

CAIRO, Egypt Al-Qaida audio message derides Muslim Brotherhood A leader of al-Qaida’s Iraqi branch called Saturday on Egyptians to fight their army and derided the Muslim Brotherhood as “evil” for seeking power through democracy. The audio message by Abu Mohammed al-Adnani highlights the militant movement’s attempt to use Egypt’s July 3 coup, which toppled the […]
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September 3, 2013

‘Salinger’ author promises some surprises

Shane Salerno, the mastermind behind a book, movie and documentary, has rare access.
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September 3, 2013

Maine Angels succeed when startups get their wings

The group is adding investors and expecting a return soon on the millions in aid to businesses.