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US opioid lawsuits on verge of settlements with 4 companies

By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press The yearslong effort by state and local governments in the U.S. to force ... Read more

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Nordstrom pivots as shopper habits change during pandemic

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer Like many of its peers, venerable department store chain Nordstrom is having ... Read more

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The Latest: Korea PM apologizes for virus surge on destroyer

By The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s prime minister has offered a public apology over ... Read more

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More competition: Biden signs order targeting big business

By AAMER MADHANI and MARCY GORDON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed an executive order ... Read more

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Ransomware attack before holiday leaves companies scrambling

By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer Businesses around the world rushed Saturday to contain a ransomware attack that ... Read more

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Stocks again post records following encouraging jobs data

By STAN CHOE, DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers Wall Street capped a milestone-shattering week ... Read more

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Asian shares higher, but China down after tough talk from Xi

By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday, though ... Read more

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The Latest: South Africa resumes restrictions to fight surge

By The Associated Press JOHANNESBURG — South Africa has reintroduced tough restrictions including a ban on alcohol sales ... Read more

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US businesses near border struggle with boundaries’ closure

By SUMAN NAISHADHAM and LISA RATHKE Associated Press NOGALES, Ariz. (AP) — Evan Kory started calling brides in ... Read more

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Lebanese are gripped by worry as economic meltdown speeds up

By BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Shops closing, companies going bankrupt and pharmacies with shelves emptying ... Read more

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