Recovery threatened by runaway student loan debt WASHINGTON — The federal student loan program seemed like a great idea back in 1965: Borrow to go to college now, pay it back later when you have a job. But many borrowers these days are close t...
Farm land never slowed down, prices booming While the region’s residential home sales continue to creep upward, land sales — specifically farm land — are downright booming. “We had an auction Saturday (March 31) on farm ground that broug...
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By Adam Shull ashull@paducahsun.comThe Paducah Sun
Clash follows service for man who shot self ATHENS, Greece — Greek protesters marching in memory of a man who killed himself over financial woes that he blamed on the government attacked a policeman in Athens on Saturday, leaving him bloodie...
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by DEMETRIS NELLAS Associated PressAssociated Press
Home improvement Gregg and Margaret Roberts put their 3,000-square-foot, three-bedroom home at 6915 Wesley Circle on the market Wednesday, and felt confident about their chances of finding a buyer. “We’re downsi...
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By Adam Shull ashull@paducahsun.comThe Paducah Sun
Google creates spectacle with project NEW YORK — If you think texting while walking is dangerous, just wait until everyone starts wearing Google’s futuristic, Internet-connected glasses. Directions to your destination appear literal...
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By Barbara Ortutay Associated PressAssociated Press
New York auction offers Titanic-related artifacts NEW YORK — An admission ticket to the launch of the Titanic and a first-class dinner menu for the ocean liner’s first night at sea are among dozens of Titanic-related artifacts being auctioned this...
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BY ULA ILNYTZKY Associated PressAssociated Press
Jobs Procedure writer— Must have 1-10 years technical editing and procedure writing experience. DOE and nuclear facility experience a plus. Job order: KY0450610 Accounts receivable specialist— Ten ye...
Consumers swiped less in February WASHINGTON — Americans took out more loans to buy cars and attend school in February but used their credit cards less frequently for the second straight month The Federal Reserve said Friday th...
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By Derek Kravitz Associated PressAssociated Press
Apple’s ‘iPad’ is the only tablet people know NEW YORK — Apple is on the verge of doing what few others have: change the English language. When you have a boo-boo, you reach for a Band-Aid not a bandage. When you need to blow your nose, you...
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by MAE ANDERSON Associated PressAssociated Press