Detroit sees Whole Foods as proof of city progress DETROIT — A city infamous for its unemployment, decay, crime and population loss would seem an odd place for an upscale natural and organic grocery chain to plant roots, but yuppie favorite Whole F...
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By JEFF KAROUB Associated PressAssociated Press
Wells Fargo beats earnings expectations NEW YORK — Wells Fargo’s profit jumped 13 percent in the first three months of the year, thanks to strong mortgage lending and a drop in delinquent loans, the bank said Friday. Net income availa...
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BY CHRISTINA REXRODE Associated PressAssociated Press
Jobs n Local truck driver— Class A with hazmat. Must be 25 years old for insurance purposes with a minimum of 3 years verifiable tractor trailer experience. Job order: KY0450908 n Safety manager— Mus...
New law lets small businesses use crowdfunding Finding investors is probably the biggest challenge that business startups and small companies face. But small businesses are looking forward to a new way of attracting investors now that President...
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By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG 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
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
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...