Russia to keep helping Syria if it's attacked

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — President Vladimir Putin says Russia will continue helping Syria even if it comes under attack. Putin, speaking at Friday's briefing after the Group of 20 summit, answered with a firm "we will" when asked if Russia will keep...

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Labor force numbers drop to lowest in 35 years

Labor force participation fell to 63.2 percent, its lowest percentage since August 1978, according to new numbers released by the Labor Department today. The U.S. economy added just 169,000 jobs last month, below analysts' estimates, while the number...

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Muddled US jobs picture to weigh on Fed decision

WASHINGTON — Employers are sketching a hazy picture of the U.S. job market for the Federal Reserve to weigh in deciding this month whether to reduce its stimulus for the economy — and, if so, by how much. The economy added 169,000 jobs in August but...

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Nissan rolls out a sleeker Altima

Fully redesigned for 2013, the Nissan Altima is a smart choice for competitively priced, comfortable driving. A quiet cabin features upgraded materials throughout with excellent visibility and well-thought-out controls. The car may not be a sports sedan,...

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Judge: Apple to modify e-book contracts Looking to force Apple to obey antitrust laws, a judge yesterday ordered the technology giant to modify contracts with publishers to prevent electronic book price-fixing and said she will appoint an external compliance...

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Talk turns to tossing tech tax

The Patrick administration is mulling a repeal of the controversial software tax that has threatened Massachusetts' reputation as a tech hub — but only if Beacon Hill leaders can find another way to raise the revenue, according to the state's top economic...

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Victorian shines on Waltham street

It's hard not to notice the F.W. Wetherbee House, a striking Queen Anne-style Victorian amid equally large but mostly nondescript homes along Waltham's Crescent Street. Built in 1892, the 10-room, three-floor dwelling's corner turret, elaborately patterned...

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Mass. cyber security firms untangle Web attacks

A string of high-profile hackings over the last year has turned out to be a boon to Bay State companies that specialize in cyber security. At the Xconomy summit on innovation, technology and entrepreneurship at Babson College, Tom Leighton, CEO of Akamai,...

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Jobs news rattles Fed

An unexpectedly poor jobs report yesterday that included significant downward revisions for employment in June and July has brought uncertainty to the market, and has analysts questioning the timing of the Fed's plan to taper its $85 billion bond-buying...

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Worcester pharmacy to pay $1.6M over violations

WORCESTER, Mass. — Prosecutors say a Worcester pharmacy will pay $1.6 million to settle allegations that it broke state laws by automatically refilling prescription medications that were not requested by MassHealth patients. Attorney General Martha...

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