MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins' spending spree a year ago didn't work, so now they're trying another payroll purge — shedding their biggest stars and their multimillion-dollar salaries in one blockbuster deal.Rebranded in a new ballpark at the start of 2012, the Marlins were up to their old ways Tuesday, swapping high-priced talent for top prospects. Miami traded All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes, left-hander...
Report: FDA wanted to close Mass pharmacy in 2003
Label: HealthWASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a decade ago, federal health inspectors wanted to shut down the pharmacy linked to a recent deadly meningitis outbreak until it cleaned up its operations, according to congressional investigators.About 440 people have been sickened by contaminated steroid shots distributed by New England Compounding Center, and more than 32 deaths have been reported since the outbreak began...
Man who accused Elmo puppeteer of teen sex recants
Label: EntertainmentNEW YORK (AP) — A man who accused Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash of having sex with him when he was a teenage boy has recanted his story.In a quick turnabout, the man on Tuesday described his sexual relationship with Clash as adult and consensual.Clash responded with a statement of his own, saying he is "relieved that this painful allegation has been put to rest." He had no further comment.The man, who...
Miscrosoft executive exits at a shaky time
Label: Business Turns out Microsoft Corp.'s radical overhaul of its Windows operating system last month wasn't the only big change in store...
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Abt, Coyote Logistics, iD Commerce top Chicago workplaces
Label: World The Chicago Tribune released its annual Top Workplaces survey Monday, with a broad cross section of companies -- and dozens...
Microsoft's Surface tablet has "modest" start: Ballmer
Label: TechnologyMicrosoft CEO Steve Ballmer is silhouetted against a video screen during his presentation of the new Surface in Los Angeles, California, June 18, 2012. REUTERS\/David McNew","date":"Mon, Nov 12, 2012 2:59 PM EST","credit":"Reuters","byline":"DAVID MCNEW","provider":"Reuters","photo_title":"Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is silhouetted against a video screen during his presentation of the new Surface...
Lakers intrigued by chance to play for D'Antoni
Label: SportsEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Pau Gasol got home from the game and read about it on Twitter, while Dwight Howard got a midnight message on his BlackBerry. They shared most Los Angeles Lakers fans' mix of surprise, trepidation and anticipation.Just when everybody thought the Lakers were getting back together with Phil Jackson, they switched course in the middle of the night and went with Mike D'Antoni.What...
British medical journal slams Roche on Tamiflu
Label: HealthLONDON (AP) — A leading British medical journal is asking the drug maker Roche to release all its data on Tamiflu, claiming there is no evidence the drug can actually stop the flu.The drug has been stockpiled by dozens of governments worldwide in case of a global flu outbreak and was widely used during the 2009 swine flu pandemic.On Monday, one of the researchers linked to the BMJ journal called for...
'Skyfall' brings record Bond debut of $88.4M
Label: EntertainmentLOS ANGELES (AP) — James Bond is cashing in at the box office."Skyfall," the 23rd film featuring the British super-spy, pulled in a franchise-record $88.4 million in its U.S. debut, bringing its worldwide total to more than $500 million since it began rolling out overseas in late October.The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday, followed by distribution studio, gross,...
Chicago's top employers named
Label: Business The Chicago Tribune released its annual Top Workplaces survey Monday, with a broad cross section of companies -- and dozens...
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