Court rules for energy firm in class-action suit

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court won't make it tougher for defendants in class-action lawsuits to transfer cases from state courts to more business-friendly federal court. The justices on Monday ruled 5-4 in favor of a Michigan energy company that wanted...

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US stock slip after biggest weekly loss since 2012

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are falling slightly in morning trading Monday following the market's biggest weekly loss in two and a half years. The Russian ruble hit a record low against the dollar. KEEPING SCORE: The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell...

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London banker banned for dodging rail fares

LONDON — A London banker has been banned from working in the financial services industry after he was caught dodging rail fares. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said in a statement Monday that Jonathan Burrows has been banned for not being "fit...

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Riverbed Technology accepts $3.6B takeover bid

SAN FRANCISCO — Private equity firm Thoma Bravo and a Canadian teacher pension will pay about $3.6 billion to take Riverbed Technology private a couple months after the computer networking equipment maker promised a thorough review of its business. ...

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Dutch watchdog demands privacy changes from Google

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A Dutch privacy watchdog on Monday ordered Google to make changes to the way it handles users' personal data or face fines of up to 15 million euros ($18.7 million). The College for the Protection of Personal Data announced...

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Belgian strike paralyzes traffic, idles industry

BRUSSELS — A general strike paralyzed Belgium's air and rail traffic and idled scores of companies across the country Monday as trade unions capped a month of labor action against government austerity policies. The strike targeted measures by the nation's...

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US homebuilder sentiment slips in December

U.S. homebuilders are feeling slightly less confident in their sales prospects heading into next year, even as their overall sales outlook remains favorable. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released Monday...

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Brian Williams renews contract with NBC news

NBC News said it has signed Brian Williams, the anchor of its evening newscast and the public face of the NBCUniversal-owned unit, to a new long-term deal. No financial terms were offered, but the Los Angeles Times reported that the pact could be for...

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Vermont girl recovering from brain surgery in Boston

BOSTON — A 9-year-old girl whose friends from a Vermont music school traveled to Boston Children's Hospital so she could finish a holiday concert she'd been unable to complete after falling ill is recovering from surgery. Sophie Fellows underwent surgery...

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Massachusetts gas prices down a dime

BOSTON — Massachusetts drivers continue to benefit from tumbling prices at the pump. AAA Southern New England reports Monday that the cost of a gallon of self-serve, regular dropped a dime in the past week to an average of $2.68. The current Bay State...

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