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Gold bullion taken to Egypt, court documents show

A man who accepted nearly $2 million in gold bars at night in a Rexdale parking lot took the gold to Egypt and gave it […]

Afghan official: Most Kabul Bank loans recoverable

Afghanistan’s new central bank governor expressed confidence Sunday that the government can recover up to 80 percent of the $825 million it cost to bail […]

Death toll from Thailand floods rises past 500

The nationwide death toll from flooding in Thailand climbed past 500 on Sunday, as the polluted black water continued its march through northern Bangkok, pouring […]

Calif. farmers face off on new delta water system

California’s long-running water wars typically pit farmers against environmentalists, but this time the state’s growers are facing off against each other about plans to build […]

Lowe’s to close 20 stores, cut almost 2K jobs

Home-improvement retailer Lowe’s Cos. said Monday it will close 20 underperforming stores in 15 states and cut 1,950 jobs in order to focus on more […]

BofA debit card fee may change customers’ spending methods

Angela Malerba, who works in public relations in Boston, carries a debit card because she likes to know when she buys something that she has […]

Hurricane Hilary churns up surf, far from land

Forecasters say Hurricane Hilary continues to kick up rough surf and rip currents along the coast of Mexico.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Monday that […]

Boeing to deliver first 787 after years of delays

Boeing delivers its first 787 jet on Sunday. It’s been a long time coming.
The new jet, which was supposed to be flying passengers three years […]