Asian stock rout deepens on Toshoku bankruptcy shocks
Markets tumble across Asia and Europe after Toshoku Ltd filed for bankruptcy amid tighter bank lending. The Dow finished the week down 82 points, about 500 below its all time high, while the Nasdaq rose to 1524.74 though NYSE and AMEX indexes fell.
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Radiation exposure data to be shared with Russia
Russia will receive medical records of thousands of Mayak plutonium workers from 1948 to 1953 as part of a U S exchange. The project compiles case histories autopsy results and cancer types to gauge safe radiation levels amid ongoing nuclear dismantling and waste storage. More than half the workers are still alive.
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Lottery director touts new games to lift Texas
Texas Lottery Director Cloud defended the push for new games as instant-win and scratch-off formats account for 56 percent of sales. She remained optimistic the slump would end as staff explore attracting players with online and instant prizes including Bucks and Trucks and a $1 million prize for Texas Million.
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Grace Children’s recall of infant carriers and swings
Grace Children’s Products recalls about 564000 infant carriers and carrier swings after 45 injuries from falls when handles unlocked. Model numbers 1300 1301 1310 1350 1501 1502 1530 1723 2788 5510 8108 36264 affected. Call (800) 281-3676 for a free repair kit to lock handles.
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Emie doll resale fizzles amid buyer apathy and ads
Frustrated sellers post hundreds of Washington Post ads seeking up to 650 for Emie dolls, but shoppers resist. Buyers report empty shelves, other consider underground markets, while Tyco officials say demand will rebound with more stock.
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Administration seeks action on Mexican apple tariff dispute
Washington and Yakima apple interests push Clinton administration to pressure Mexico over a 101 percent duty on apple imports. USTR lodged a formal declaration urging expediting a final decision, with lawmakers warning retaliation if Mexico delays. Mexico's embassy reviews the protest as discussions continue.
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