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On spree, Pfizer looks to buy AstraZeneca

Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Drugmaker Pfizer Inc. is continuing its shopping spree with its


Sensors, other devices can help prevent hot-car deaths

By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writer DETROIT Hot cars are a danger to children, particularly in a


Youngstown to Chicago flights permanently grounded

The Great Lakes JetExpress flightS from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport to Chicago O’Hare came to abrupt halt Wednesday evening. Passengers with reservations are advised to call or email Great Lakes for refunds.


Local unemployment figures drop 0.2 percent

Cleveland-based Economist George Zeller called the July unemployment figures in Ohio monumental.


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On Inc. 5000 list YOUNGSTOWN Comprehensive Logistics Co. Inc., whose headquarters are at 4944


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.500.18 Aqua America, .71


Delphi, Mobileye join forces on autonomous-car platform

Associated Press DETROIT Auto-parts and electronics company Delphi Automotive is joining with


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Local gas prices Youngstown Youngstown gas prices average about $2.049 this week, according to


Ohio to aid 2 Valley companies

Staff report COLUMBUS The state Controlling Board approved more than $400,000 in low-interest


Kobe Bryant starts $100M investment fund

Associated Press NEW YORK Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant is moving to Wall Street, announcing the


CANCER DRUGS Pfizer spends $14B to buy Medivation

Associated Press Pfizer will pay about $14 billion to buy cancer-drug developer Medivation in a


Italy, Germany, France eye beefed-up EU defense

Associated Press ABOARD THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER GARIBALDI The leaders of Italy, France and Germany


GM plans $90M in new equipment for Ind. factory

Associated Press MARION, IND. General Motors said Monday that it plans to spend about $90


After Rio, Speedo USA, 3 more drop Lochte

Associated Press Less than 24 hours after the close of the Rio Olympics, Ryan Lochte took a major


Additive-manufacturing study shows what’s necessary to unlock potential

A study of Northeast Ohio’s additive manufacturing assets shows what it will take to make the $7 billion industry a more meaningful part of the economy.