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Malaysia Airlines apologizes for tweet, posts loss
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia Airlines on Friday said its loss widened last quarter and apologized for a promotional tweet slammed as insensitive after two deadly passenger jet disasters this...
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U.S. appeals WTO ruling against national meat labels WASHINGTON — The United States is appealing a World Trade Organization decision that would make it harder for U.S. consumers to know where meat in...
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Magicians stage effort to restore Houdini's grave
NEW YORK — Nestled next to the late Lewins, Blums and Levys in a spooky old cemetery in New York City lies the final resting place of America’s most legendary magician, interred under a granite...
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Private firms filling Latin America's security gap
MEXICO CITY — A panic alert flashed across Alberto Herrera’s computer screen. Men claiming to be with the notorious Gulf Cartel had stopped a convoy transporting chemicals through a lawless region of...
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Oil plunge a panacea for much of world economy
A renewed plunge in oil prices is a worrying sign of weakness in the global economy that could shake governments dependent on oil revenues. Yet it is also a bonus for consumers as prices fall at the...
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EU piling pressure on Google to change ways
BRUSSELS — European Union institutions are piling pressure on Google to change the way it operates its business and applies EU rules.The European parliament on Thursday approved a non-binding...
View ArticleHackers force message on websites via U.S. firm
LOS ANGELES — A U.S. firm that helps connect more than 700 companies with customers through social media says a Syrian group hacked the company’s web address to upload a message to other websites.Gigya...
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Australia out of step with new climate momentum
CANBERRA, Australia — Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who rose to power in large part by opposing a tax on greenhouse gas emissions, is finding his country isolated like never before on climate...
View ArticleNigeria parliament: Shell should pay $3.6 billion
Nigeria parliament: Shell should pay $3.6 billion WARRI, Nigeria — A parliament committee in Nigeria says that Shell should pay $3.6 billion in fines as punishment for a 2011 oil spill.The committee’s...
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Growers grateful for higher Christmas tree prices
DES MOINES, Iowa — Christmas trees likely will cost a little more this year, and growers like John Tillman say it’s about time.Six years of decreased demand and low prices put many growers out of...
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Veteran Resume and Interview Workshop Date: Dec. 4Time: 1-5 p.m.Location: Georgia Tech-Savannah, 210 Technology CircleCost: FreeRegister: To pre-register, go to http://bit.ly/1yepZD6. For more...
View ArticleHolidays good time to discover locally owned downtown Savannah businesses
There has been a lot of public angst in 2014 about the fate of the Historic District’s locally owned businesses, but many are obviously thriving.And the holidays are the perfect time to get out and...
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Doctors go digital, develop apps for patients
Dr. Sidney Smith is a Savannah dermatologist; Stacey Roach is a software developer. When they got together, they came up with what they call the Complete.MD software suite. It allows patients to use...
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ESTHER SHEPPARDNew job title: Executive directorCompany: The American Red Cross of Southeast and Coastal GeorgiaRelated Experience: Sheppard is a seasoned non-profit and for-profit professional with...
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Savannah Chamber to hold 208th annual meetingThe Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 208th annual meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf...
View ArticleLocal gas prices may approach $2.50 by Christmas
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah have risen 0.3 cents a gallon in the past week to $2.70 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah. The national...
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Girl Scouts 'byting' into digital for cookie sales
NEW YORK — Watch out world, the Girl Scouts are going digital to sell you cookies.For the first time since sales began nearly 100 years ago, Girl Scouts of the USA will allow its young go-getters to...
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Jurors to hear Steve Jobs testimony at Apple trial
SAN FRANCISCO — After nearly a decade in legal wrangling, a billion-dollar class-action lawsuit over Apple’s iPod music players heads to trial today in a California federal court. A key witness will be...
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Gas prices expected to drop by ChristmasAverage retail gasoline prices in Savannah have risen 0.3 cents a gallon in the past week to $2.70 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of...
View ArticleCITY TALK: People.com recommends 'can't miss bites' in Savannah
A new post at People.com about Savannah’s food scene has been making the rounds on social media — and for good reason.“5 Can’t-Miss Bites In Savannah, Georgia” by People’s senior style editor Alex...
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