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Delta: We won’t outsource flights to Virgin
(Bloomberg) Delta Air Lines, working to keep peace with pilots ahead of union contract talks, agreed to retain its own international flights and not outsource trips to partner Virgin Atlantic Airways. One of the deal’s terms is the first of ...
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Read More »New offshore Virginia limit on rockfish in effect
(AP) A new limit on striped bass caught in the ocean off Virginia’s coast goes into effect Thursday. Anglers working from the coast to 3 miles out can keep only one rockfish measuring at least 28 inches. The previous limit ...
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Read More »AdvisorShares shutting down two funds
AdvisorShares, of Bethesda, a provider of exchange-traded funds, announced it is closing two funds — the AdvisorShares Accuvest Global Opportunities ETF and the AdvisorShares Athena International Bear ETF. Their last day of trading will be Jan. 9. Proceeds will be ...
Read More »FBI: Hit man reveals plot to kill his former lawyer
The FBI says a felon from Maryland and a convicted Louisiana hit man allegedly arranged to kill the hit man's former lawyer.
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Read More »Crowdfund your lawsuit
Last month, I wrote about LexShares, a platform that allows investors to contribute funds to certain lawsuits and earn a return on their investment if the plaintiff is successful.
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Read More »Finding motivation in unlikely places
In order to reach any goal you set for yourself, finding the right motivation makes the process that much easier.
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Read More »United Therapeutics reaches deal for Remodulin system
United Therapeutics Corp., a Silver Spring-based biotechnology company, announced it has signed an agreement with DEKA Research & Development Corp. for the development of a subcutaneous delivery of United Therapeutics’ Remodulin injection via a pre-filled, semi-disposable pump system. Remodulin is ...
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Read More »Verizon grants total $1.6 million
Verizon awarded $1.6 million in grants in 2014 in Maryland, the company announced. The grants went to organizations in the areas of domestic violence awareness and prevention, health care and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. In addition, Verizon ...
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Read More »Court frowns on bar applicant’s financial history
Maryland’s top court denied admission to the bar to an applicant with a history of financial problems, including filing for bankruptcy, signing a car loan he couldn't afford and racking up tens of thousands of dollars in debt despite never finding full-time employment.
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