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Stocks fall on news Fed weighed cuts
NEW YORK — Stocks closed lower today on news that several Federal Reserve policymakers favored cutting back on stimulus programs as early as June if the economy continues to improve.

Updated 6 hours ago
State to vote on Internet cafe bill
COLUMBUS — Just months after the Ohio Senate killed a similar bill, the stage was set Tuesday for a vote on a measure that is expected to put hundreds of Internet “sweepstakes” cafes across the state out of business.

Published 7 hours ago
Stocks rise on Wall Street
NEW YORK — Stocks are moving higher today after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said it was too soon for the central bank to pull back on its economic stimulus programs.

Updated 9 hours ago
GM to add $44.5M logistics center
DETROIT — General Motors Co. says it will invest $44.5 million to build a logistics center at a Lansing factory, creating 200 jobs.

Published 9 hours ago
Fed to maintain stimulus efforts
WASHINGTON — Chairman Ben Bernanke is telling Congress today that the U.S. job market remains weak and that it is too soon for the Federal Reserve to end its extraordinary stimulus programs.

Updated 13 hours ago
Savings, loans rates: 5/21

Updated 13 hours ago
CEO defends Apple's tax record
WASHINGTON — Facing down blistering criticism on Capitol Hill that Apple sidestepped billions of dollars in taxes, the company’s chief executive defended Apple’s record Tuesday, rejecting any suggestion of misconduct but avoiding clashes with skeptical legislators.

Updated 13 hours ago
Bennett Management names CEO
Bennett Management Corp., the restaurant franchise business owned by the late Robert G. “Bob” Bennett, has hired a fast-food industry veteran from Colorado to become its new chief executive officer and oversee the company’s Toledo operations.

Updated 13 hours ago
Area jobless rate tumbles
Unemployment rates in Toledo and the surrounding area declined in April, according to data released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Updated 13 hours ago
Trump positive on Detroit
NOVI, Mich.  — Donald Trump says Detroit is “on the right path” and he’d consider investing there.