Obama touts overhaul of rules on who gets overtime

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says it's not right that businesses that treat their employers fairly can be undercut by competitors who don't. In his weekly radio and Internet address, Obama is promoting his plan to update rules about which workers...

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Penn breaks ground on Plainridge slots parlor

Penn National Gaming broke ground on its $225 million slots parlor at the Plainridge harness racetrack in Plainville, which is expected to open in "a little over a year," company officials said. Plainridge Park Casino will be an integrated gaming and...

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Mass. US Sen. Markey wants gas pipelines upgraded

BOSTON — Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Edward Markey is warning that the deadly gas explosion that destroyed two buildings in New York and killed eight people shows the need to fix the aging infrastructure that delivers fuel in cities across the country. ...

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'Veronica Mars' donors beset by digital download glitches

It's a Marshmal-tdown! Fans who donated $35 to get Warner Bros.'s "Veronica Mars" into theaters this weekend in exchange for perks including a free digital download of the film complained loudly enough about technical problems receiving the movie that...

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Makeover is talk of the ’Town

This attached single-family home in Charlestown has had a complete makeover that opens up the living space and offers great views of the neighborhood's working waterfront. Completely gutted and renovated last year, the 2,100-square-foot four bedroom...

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Subaru enhances its Legacy

Still the class leader in affordable all-wheel-drive vehicles and a New England favorite, Subaru has refreshed the Legacy Sport sedan for 2014. Despite being a "boutique" brand, not one of the automotive powerhouses, Subaru is a must-shop when working...

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Cape Wind blows both ways

Cape Wind and its opponents are both claiming victory after a U.S. District Court judge yesterday upheld the Interior Department's approval of the proposed $2.6 billion offshore wind farm but said two federal agencies violated the Endangered Species...

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‘Dynamic’ $hift for Green Monster

Prices for seats and standing-room tickets for Fenway Park's Green Monster will be based on what the market will bear this season. The Red Sox have adopted so-called "dynamic" pricing for the tickets, which means prices — much like those for airline...

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CNN's primetime ratings surge, but for how long?

CNN's beleaguered primetime is doing something unexpected: climbing in the ratings. Over the past few days, on several occasions, the Time Warner-owned cable-news outlet has trumped its rivals among viewers between the ages of 25 and 54, the demographic...

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Honda recalling 886,815 Odyssey minivans

DETROIT — Honda Motor Co. is recalling 886,815 Odyssey minivans in the U.S. because a fuel pump cover can deteriorate and cause a fuel leak. Odysseys from 2005 through 2010 model years are involved. The recalled minivans were made between June 23, 2004,...

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