Brockton vocational class teaches business savvy

BROCKTON, Mass. — The design and screen printing program at the Keith Center in Brockton pushes students to use their creativity to produce a product, said Robert Leary, who teaches the course. He noted, however, that the class does more than just teach...

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Economic bright spots not a sure boost for Obama

WASHINGTON — To a struggling White House, the economy that was supposed to be a political millstone is losing some drag. An uptick in growth and a downturn in unemployment give the president a stronger story line going into the 2014 congressional election...

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Fort Point loft is perfect combination

One of the largest condos in South Boston's Fort Point district, this 3,009-square-foot loft was designed by well-known Hub architect David Hacin. Hacin, who also designed the FP3 condo complex and the District Hall innovation center in the neighborhood,...

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Gov seeks Asian partners

Over the next 10 days Bay State executives will tour some of the state's biggest trade partners in Asia, hustling for new business and looking for partnerships that could bring home jobs and investment. Gov. Deval Patrick, who is leading the delegation,...

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Sturdy Swede quite sporty

Always on the fringe of the sports sedan market, Volvo hurtles into the mix with the impressively reworked 2014 S60 T6 R-Design. When mentioning the class led by luminaries BMW, Audi and Mercedes -Benz, the sturdy Swede rarely gets a nod. But the S60...

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Hiring splurges, but consumers stay frugal

The economy still has some trouble spots, but analysts are seeing signs of a gathering rebound that could lift off if consumers decide to open their wallets and jump in with both feet. "The economy is improving and corporate profits are strong. They...

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Chinese firm paid US gov't intelligence adviser

WASHINGTON — A longtime adviser to the U.S. Director of National Intelligence has resigned after the government learned he has worked since 2010 as a paid consultant for Huawei Technologies Ltd., the Chinese technology company the U.S. has condemned...

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Obama calls on Congress to extend jobless benefits

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to extend benefits for the long-term unemployed before they expire at the end of the year. In his weekly radio and Internet address, Obama says more than one million Americans will lose benefits...

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APNewsBreak: Feds balk at paper health application

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Federal health officials, after encouraging alternate sign-up methods amid the fumbled rollout of their online insurance website, began quietly urging counselors around the country this week to stop using paper applications to...

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Former Obama aide returning to work on health law

WASHINGTON — A former top aide to President Barack Obama is returning to the White House to coordinate policy aspects of the health care law. Phil Schiliro was Obama's top liaison to Capitol Hill when he helped push the law through Congress in early...

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