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'Worst' charity for veterans run by VA employee

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At first glance, the National Vietnam Veterans Foundation is a roaring success.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/politics/worst-charity-for-veterans-run-by-va-employee/39573944

Feds: Amtrak 188 engineer distracted prior to...

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A federal investigation into the Amtrak 188 derailment that killed eight people and injured more than 200 in Philadelphia last year has concluded that the train’s engineer, Brandon Bostian, was distracted prior to the crash.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/politics/feds-amtrak-188-engineer-distracted-prior-to-derailment/39574548

Anonymous targets North Carolina over bathroom...

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North Carolina has become the latest target for Anonymous.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/anonymous-targets-north-carolina-over-bathroom-bill/39570470

Downtown Sailing Center is building a new pier off...

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The Downtown Sailing Center is building a new pier off Key Highway thanks to donations from the state and a “local family foundation.” The nonprofit that offers sailing instructional classes is beginning work on removing a dilapidated pier that extends into the Northwest branch of the Patapsco River at 1407 Key Highway near the Baltimore Museum of Industry, according to an email newsletter from the organization. A new pier is expected to be in place by mid-July, said Lynn Handy, executive director…

Revealed: Saudi Arabia owns $117 billion of U.S....

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One of the biggest mysteries in global finance was just revealed: How much U.S. debt Saudi Arabia owns.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/revealed-saudi-arabia-owns-117-billion-of-us-debt/39571826

Sanders: Puerto Rico could leave the U.S.

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Bernie Sanders promised Puerto Ricans “an ally in the oval office” if he becomes president. He would even support Puerto Rico if it wants to become an independent nation. “The people of the United States cannot continue a colonial-like relationship wi…



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/sanders-puerto-rico-could-leave-the-us/39571506

Oil bankruptcies mount despite crude rebound

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Here’s a crude reality: Oil prices are recovering too late to save many drillers drowning in tons of debt.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/oil-bankruptcies-mount-despite-crude-rebound/39568910

China to buy $90 billion gold vault in London

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China is buying one of London’s biggest gold vaults.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/china-to-buy-90-billion-gold-vault-in-london/39570172

Pimlico owner Stronach Group to purchase Rosecroft...

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The Stronach Group has agreed to purchase Prince George’s County’s Rosecroft Raceway from the Penn National Gaming Inc., growing its number of operating race tracks in Maryland to three with Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park. Maryland Jockey Club General Manager Sal Sinatra said he could not disclose the purchase price and the agreement is subject to closing conditions. The purchase will also have to be approved by the Maryland Racing Commission and is expected to be finalized by the end of June…

Rio Olympics won't help Brazil clear economic...

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The Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro won’t give Brazil the boost it needs, according to a new report by Moody’s Investor Service.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/rio-olympics-wont-help-brazil-clear-economic-hurdles/39568368