Critics aren’t keen on Google’s book plan Google Inc.’s plans to add millions of copyright-protected books to its digital library are riding on a new legal settlement addressing the objections of government regulators who don’t want Google to gain too much power over a new... [More] November 14
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Realtors association says home sales will rise SAN DIEGO — Home prices are expected to grow modestly next year and sales will keep rising as the housing market continues to recover from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the National Association of Realtors said Friday. [More] Associated Press | November 14 Veterans voice war policy, draft concerns A small group of U.S. war veterans, the age difference among them as wide as 70 years, gathered at American Legion Post 177 in Fairfax, Va., for a special event at the annual Veterans Day Community Fair. [More] By Tom Philpott
Military Update | November 14
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Spenders and savers both important for the U.S. economy American shoppers are splitting again: The affluent are finally starting to buy, picking up designer clothes at places such as Nordstrom, while those on the lower economic rungs are still scrimping by, heading to Wal-Mart for the basics. [More] Associated Press | November 14 Business briefs: Dollar drop boosting economy, slowly A lower dollar appears to be boosting the U.S. economy only gradually, with higher prices on imported oil helping outweigh the benefit of cheaper American exports. The latest evidence was a government report Friday that the U.S. trade deficit jumped... [More] November 14
Boeing Co.
Boeing says 787 fixes are done EVERETT — The Boeing Co. has finished installing a structural fix on its first 787 jet, which the company said will fly by year’s end. [More] By Michelle Dunlop
Herald Writer | November 13