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Columbus Regional Healthcare System sells Hamilton House nursing home operation to Muscogee Manor

Columbus Regional Healthcare System is getting out of the nursing home business, confirming Tuesday it has sold the operations of Hamilton House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to Muscogee Manor Center. 1 hour ago

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Coro Realty paid $36.6 million for Cross Country Plaza on Macon Road

After paying more than $36 million for Cross Country Plaza on Macon Road, expect the new owners to continue the shopping center’s momentum, said a partner with the former owner, Glenwood Development Co.
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Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire

After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.

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SEC to require mea culpas in some big settlements

The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission says the agency will start requiring companies and individuals to admit wrongdoing in some big settlements.

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Taco Bell jumps on protein craze with menu test

Taco Bell plans to test a "Power Protein" menu that it's hoping will eventually be hit with its core audience - young men.

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Treasury unveils Lew's improved signature

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew won't win any prizes in penmanship, but his official signature which will go on the nation's currency is at least a slight improvement over the loopy scrawl he had a few months ago.
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Waiting for word from Bernanke, stocks move higher

It's all about the Fed. Still.
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US safety agency investigating Suzuki small SUVs

U.S. safety regulators said Tuesday that they are investigating problems with air-bag sensors in the seats of some small Suzuki SUVs.
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News Summary: Russell 2000 is oh so close to 1,000

ONE DIRECTION: All the major U.S. stock indexes were up Tuesday. Reports of increased home building and low inflation helped boost the market, but the Federal Reserve's Wednesday afternoon news conference was top of mind for many investors.
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How the Dow Jones industrial average fared

U.S. stocks moved higher Tuesday, boosted by reports about increased home building and low inflation. But the real emphasis was on the Federal Reserve, which on Wednesday should reveal more about how long it expects to keep in place its programs meant to support the economy.
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Metals decline as traders wait for Federal Reserve

Metal prices fell as traders anticipate that the Federal Reserve may start easing its support for the economy.