A Turkish court has ruled that a businessman be kept in jail despite a European court judgement that called for his immediate release December 24, 2019, 2:50 PM 2 min read ANKARA, Turkey — A Turkish court on Tuesday ruled that a philanthropist businessman be kept in jail despite a European court judgment that called […]
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Japanese stock prices have declined while Chinese markets are little-changed and trading in most other Asian countries is closed for Christmas Day By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer December 25, 2019, 6:03 AM 1 min read BEIJING — Japanese stock prices declined and Chinese markets were little-changed Wednesday while trading in most other Asian economies
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The judge overseeing the bankruptcy of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma warns that real-life court cases don’t unfold like “Perry Mason.” But he’s afraid this one might come to resemble “Dr. Strangelove.” U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain of White Plains, New York, has a reputation for thorough preparation, deep experience handling big,
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Major U.S. stock indexes ended nearly flat Tuesday after an abbreviated trading session ahead of Christmas Day December 24, 2019, 8:33 PM 2 min read Major U.S. stock indexes ended nearly flat Tuesday after an abbreviated trading session ahead of Christmas Day. The Nasdaq composite eked out a tiny gain, while the S&P 500 and
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LOS ANGELES — Eddie Murphy delivered an early holiday gift to “Saturday Night Live.” With Murphy aboard as host after a decades-long absence, the NBC show earned its biggest audience since 2017. Just shy of 10 million viewers tuned in to see Murphy back on the late-night comedy show that helped launch his career. His
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NEW YORK — Kent Michitsch seemed to be running out of traditional options to insure the home he’s lived in for more than 30 years northeast of San Diego as California’s massive property insurance market reels from three consecutive years of destructive wildfires. Michitsch, 57, has received three non-renewal notices in three years, and says
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Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Tuesday: Uber, Lennar and Freeport-McMoRan rise December 24, 2019, 7:12 PM 2 min read NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Tuesday: Uber Technologies Inc., up 11 cents to $30.44 News that ex-CEO Travis Kalanick is resigning from the ride-hailing company’s board sent
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Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is severing ties with the ride-hailing company he co-founded a decade ago after a series of scandals that ultimately led to his downfall By CATHY BUSSEWITZ AP Business Writer December 24, 2019, 5:26 PM 4 min read NEW YORK — Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is resigning from the board
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Holiday shopping doesn’t end with Christmas By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer December 24, 2019, 4:07 PM 4 min read NEW YORK — Holiday shopping doesn’t end with Christmas. Shoppers can take advantage of fatter discounts on clothing, home decor and other items between Christmas and well into January. In fact, a National Retail Federation
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French hospital interns are holding an exceptional, open-ended strike to demand a better future By DANIEL COLE Associated Press December 24, 2019, 1:09 PM 3 min read MARSEILLE, France — Nestled in the cinderblock complex of Marseille’s sprawling La Timone hospital stands the intern residency building, home to a community of French student doctors holding
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