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FTC investigating CVS Caremark Corp.

CVS Caremark Corp. says the Federal Trade Commission is investigating some of the chain's business practices.

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Lawmakers to meet on RI economy

Democratic lawmakers will soon meet in private to discuss Rhode Island's failing economy and its budget crisis.

RI unemployment expected to peak at 14%

An economist is warning that the unemployment rate in Rhode Island will keep growing before peaking at 13.8% next year.

Citizens Financial Group won't be sold

The head of Citizens Financial Group says it won't be sold by its parent company, the Royal Bank of Scotland, as a condition of the British government pouring

RI gas prices up 3rd straight week

Gas prices are up three cents in Rhode Island, the third week in a row of rising prices.

Memorial Hospital affiliation agreement

Pawtucket's Memorial Hospital is teaming up with Brigham & Women's Hospital.

RI home sales climb in September

According to data released by the Rhode Island Association of Realtors on Tuesday, Rhode Island existing single family home sales rose 27.9 percent in

FM Global moves 90 jobs to RI

FM Global is moving another 90 jobs to RI.

RI tax incentive benefits questioned

Rhode Island businesses have received $87 million in tax breaks from the state over the past two years, but some are questioning what the state is getting in

Hasbro profits up despite sales decline

Hasbro Inc., the nation's second-biggest toymaker, saw profit rise nearly 9 percent in the third quarter as the company trimmed costs amid a slight decline in

RI gas prices jump several cents

Gas prices in Rhode Island have jumped several cents from last week, the first time they've gone up since the summer.

Report: RI spends most on fire aid

Rhode Island spends more money on fire protection than any state in the country.

Twin River drops request to pay bonuses

Twin River has withdrawn a request made to a federal judge for permission to pay about $1.3 million in bonuses to eight of the slot parlor's top executives.

Local fire dept. slated to get funding

A beleaguered local fire department is getting a much-needed financial boost from the federal government.

Council 94 approves deal with state

By a fairly close margin, members of Council 94 approved a deal with the state to avoid layoffs.

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