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January 1, 2014

Most of N.Y. gun-control law upheld.

A federal judge reject arguments that banning large-capacity magazines and sales of certain semi-automatic weapons violates Second Amendment rights.
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January 1, 2014

Briefcase

Home price gains slowing but remain strong for year U.S. home prices rose in October from the previous year at the fastest pace in almost eight years. But price gains slowed in most U.S. cities from September to October, suggesting the increases are leveling off. The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 0.2 […]
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January 1, 2014

2013 was the year of unstoppable stocks

The markets moved higher in spite of possible bad news.
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January 1, 2014

Carly Rae Jepsen will play Cinderella in Broadway play

NEW YORK — “Call Me Maybe” singer Carly Rae Jepsen has had her calls returned by Broadway. Producers of “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” said Sunday that the Canadian singer-songwriter will take over the role of Cinderella starting Feb. 4 for 12 weeks. She’ll take over from Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes. The Grammy Award nominee […]
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January 1, 2014

Generation on the brink: Retirement crisis looms for boomers

Aging individuals and societies around the world are not ready to meet the challenges ahead.

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January 1, 2014

Netflix chairman’s pay up 50 percent

LOS GATOS, Calif. — Netflix Chairman and CEO Reed Hastings is getting a 50 percent pay bump in 2014 after a year in which shares of the online video subscription company quadrupled. A regulatory filing shows that Hastings’ annual salary will climb from $2 million to $3 million next year, and his annual stock option […]
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January 1, 2014

Netflix tests subscription pricing based on number of users

The company is offering some new customers plans that provide access on as many as four screens, letting household members watch different shows at the same time.
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January 1, 2014

Our vision of Maine’s food scene

There’s room for improvement around fish, hash browns, side dishes, service and more.
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January 1, 2014

Another View: Get Afghan interpreters out of Taliban’s sights

U.S. officials are unfairly delaying or denying visas for translators who helped our troops.
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January 1, 2014

Commentary: Being wealthy’s no sin, but ignoring societal responsibilities is

The super rich should be investing in areas that will create jobs, help the underprivileged