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Strike looms as talks between BA, union collapse LONDON (AP) -- A three-day strike by British Airways cabin crew affecting thousands of travellers is set to start at midnight Friday after last-ditch talks between the airline's management and union leaders collapsed....
Boeing accelerates production of 747, 777 models NEW YORK (AP) -- Boeing Co. will speed up production plans for its 777 and 747 models in anticipation of greater demand from commercial airlines in a couple of years....
Stocks fall as worries about Greek debt return NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks fell Friday after renewed concerns about Greece's ability to pay its debts left investors questioning a global economic recovery....

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Stocks fall as worries about Greek debt return NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks fell Friday after renewed concerns about Greece's ability to pay its debts left investors questioning a global economic recovery....

Summary Box: Dow posts 8th gain on mixed data DOW EXTENDS ITS RUN: The Dow Jones industrial average rose for the eighth straight day, its longest streak of gains since August....

How the major stock indexes fared on Thursday Major stock indexes ended mixed Thursday on more evidence that the economy is regaining strength at a slow pace. The Dow Jones industrial average rose for an eighth straight day, its longest unbroken climb since August. Reports indicated that inflation remains in check and manufacturing is growing. The government said, however, that first-time claims for unemployment benefits only inched lower....

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Stimulus Package to Increase Government Hiring: By Dona DeZube, Monster Finance Careers Expert; The federal government will need to hire an additional 200,000 workers over the next three years as a result of President Obama's stimulus plan and additional spending included in his budget plan. That may sound like a lot of jobs, but... Full story

Stimulus to Fund Thousands of New, Green Jobs: By Dona DeZube, Monster Finance Careers Expert; President Obama's economic recovery program could create or save 2.5 million green jobs designing, building and maintaining renewable energy projects and increasing the energy efficiency of schools, homes and federal office buildings.... Full story

A Look at 15 Celebrities' Previous Jobs: By Christine F. Della Monaca, Monster Staff Writer; Picture it: Glamorous Hannah Montana cleaning toilets. Or even more delicious: Smart-mouthed "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell sorting mail. Before they made gazillions and became gossip-rag fodder, many celebrities had regular jobs. Take a look at... Full story

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