Patrick taking steps to limit Zohydro

Gov. Deval Patrick is taking new steps to limit prescriptions of an addictive opioid called Zohydro after his proposed ban of the drug was blocked by a lawsuit. State officials will require doctors who prescribe Zohydro to complete a risk assessment...

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Ex-CEO admits stealing from prominent NYC charity

NEW YORK — The politically connected former CEO of a prominent New York City charity has admitted he helped steal more than $9 million from the organization in an insurance scheme that authorities linked to campaign contributions. William Rapfogel pleaded...

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Faster production brings Boeing $965M 1Q profit

Boeing's increased rate of commercial jet manufacturing is starting to pay off for shareholders. In the first three months of this year, 161 new airplanes rolled off the company's assembly lines — more jets than the same period last year. That increased...

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US stocks edge lower after a six-day rally

NEW YORK — The stock market slipped Wednesday after rallying for six straight days as investors worked through another round of quarterly earnings reports from U.S. companies. Intuitive Surgical was among those reporting disappointed results. A worse-than-expected...

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First lady announcing one-stop job site for vets

WASHINGTON — Aiming to streamline employment resources for people leaving the military, the government is creating an integrated website that can help job-seekers create resumes, connect with employers and become part of a database of veterans and their...

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Governor seeking direct flight from Boston’s Logan to Mexico City

Gov. Deval Patrick is working to establish a direct flight between Boston and Mexico City this year, which would be the latest nonstop flight aimed at economic development in the state. "Mexico is a powerful economy and a growing one, and our trade...

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Massachusetts homes sales down in March

BOSTON — Massachusetts homeowners still appear reluctant to put their houses on the market, driving sales volume down and prices up last month, two organizations that track the real estate market said Wednesday. The number of single-family homes sold...

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Amazon snares classic shows in deal with HBO

NEW YORK — Fans of classic HBO shows like "The Sopranos" and "The Wire" will soon have access to those series and more through Amazon Prime in the first online streaming deal signed by the cable network. Starting on May 21, Amazon Prime members — who...

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Spacewalking astronauts complete urgent repair job

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Spacewalking astronauts easily replaced a dead computer outside the International Space Station on Wednesday and got their orbiting home back up to full strength. The two Americans on board, Rick Mastracchio and Steven Swanson,...

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Delta navigates nasty winter, tops profit forecast

DALLAS — Delta Air Lines Inc. is making more money by filling more seats on its planes and paying a bit less for fuel. Delta's first-quarter profit beat expectations and underscored how most big airlines are prospering with a combination of strong business...

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