The Obama administration, picking up the argument of its predecessor, is opposing the release of Chinese Muslim detainees at Guantanamo Bay into the United States. In papers filed with the Supreme Court late Friday, the administration says a group of Uighurs (…
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The Portland Press Herald’s largest union voted overwhelmingly Friday to accept wage and benefit concessions designed to pave the way for the Seattle Times Co.’s sale of its Blethen Maine subsidiary. A union official said he expects the deal to close by mid-…
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. bankruptcy judge overseeing Chrysler LLC’s bankruptcy case said on Friday he would issue an opinion “sometime on Monday” on the automaker’s proposed sale of most assets to a new company run by Italy’s Fiat SpA.
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BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany reached a landmark deal with Canadian auto parts group Magna, General Motors and governments to save carmaker Opel from the imminent bankruptcy of its U.S. parent, German leaders said on Saturday.
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A federal grand jury has subpoenaed a Democratic congressman in a corruption probe, the first concrete indication that a long-simmering Justice Department investigation of a top lobbying firm also has the potential to seriously damage congressional careers….
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The San Francisco Giants have activated right-hander Sergio Romo from the 15-day disabled list Friday. Romo sprained his right elbow during spring training and has not yet pitched in the majors this season. He successfully completed a 30-pitch simulated game…
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Nevada merchants sold $3.6 billion in goods during March for a 16.5 percent slump compared with the same month a year ago, according to a state report Friday. The Taxation Department report shows that taxable sales were down in 16 of Nevada’s 17 counties,…
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A bankruptcy judge says he will rule by Monday on whether Chrysler can sell most of the company to a group headed by Italy’s Fiat. U.S. Judge Arthur Gonzalez heard 11 hours of testimony and arguments Friday following marathon sessions the two previous days….
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BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany reached a deal in talks with Canada’s Magna, General Motors and governments to save Opel, German government leaders said on Saturday after a marathon six-hour meeting in the chancellery.
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