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Clinton campaign tax ad: What's Trump hiding?

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Hillary Clinton’s campaign is keeping up its attacks on Donald Trump’s refusal to release his tax returns.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/politics/clinton-campaign-tax-ad-whats-trump-hiding/39547752

Warren Buffett-backed group in bid for Yahoo

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An investing group backed by Warren Buffett is among the bidders for Yahoo’s core internet business, according to a person familiar with the sales process.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/warren-buffettbacked-group-in-bid-for-yahoo/39547578

Shopping for electricity supplier can cut costs

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Facing a proposed rate hike poised for approval next month, electricity customers can go online to reduce their bills.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/shopping-for-electricity-supplier-can-cut-costs/39545082

Listeria prompts huge recalls of veggies,...

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Listeria contamination has prompted a flurry of food recalls in the past three weeks.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/health/listeria-prompts-huge-recalls-of-veggies-sunflower-seeds/39540008

House committee to hold hearings on IRS chief

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The House Judiciary Committee will hold two hearings next week to examine alleged misconduct by Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/politics/house-committee-to-hold-hearings-on-whether-to-impeach-irs-chief/39539738

AT&T and Comcast increasing internet data caps

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I got a postcard from AT&T last week.

As I read it, I began muttering to myself.

“Beginning May 23, we will be increasing the U-verse internet data allowance for many customers,” read the card.

That’s odd. I wasn’t aware I had a data allowance. I thought the sky was the limit using the internet…

New Jersey family of 8 claims $429.6 million...

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A New Jersey family that bought a ticket to last week’s $429.6 million Powerball jackpot publicly announced they are the winners at a press conference Friday.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/new-jersey-family-of-8-claims-4296-million-powerball-prize/39537670

Subaru warns recalled car owners: Stop driving now

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Subaru is warning some owners of its cars to stop driving them immediately due to the risk of steering failure.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/subaru-warns-recalled-car-owners-stop-driving-now/39536464

​Marriott-Starwood merger subject of lawsuit by...

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The merger between Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: HOT) has been challenged in a lawsuit by hotel owners in New York and Chicago who argue the deal would violate exclusivity agreements, Bloomberg reports. The plaintiffs — Dream Team Hotel Associates LLC, which owns the Westin Times Square in New York, and Cityfront Hotel Associates LP, which owns the Sheraton Grand Chicago — contend the merger would hurt their businesses, as Westin…

Baltimore Harbor Hotel to transition into Radisson...

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The Baltimore Harbor Hotel will begin transitioning the north tower into the Radisson Hotels brand starting May 17, but the future of the south tower is still unclear. The new name will be the Radisson Baltimore Harbor Hotel. Both towers of the hotel were purchased by Long Island, N.Y., developer McSam Hotel Group for $14.4 million in late 2015. It has since been transitioned under the management of Fairfax, Va.-based Crescent Hotels and Resorts. Baltimore Harbor Hotel General Manager Juan Webster…