Broke fighter’s big payday

Pat Barry was about to be evicted from his apartment when his UFC bonus check showed up.

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Broke fighter’s big payday

Madoff’s Accountant Pleads Guilty in Scheme

David G. Friehling pleaded guilty to nine criminal charges carrying a potential prison term of 114 years.

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Maine Gay Marriage Referendum: Results, Updates

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Gay marriage was put to a vote in Maine on Tuesday in a closely watched referendum that gay-rights activists across the country hoped would prove that public opinion is turning in their favor. Turnout has been higher than expected, which analysts say favors supporters of same-sex marriage.

Voters had to decide whether to repeal or affirm a state law that would allow gay couples to wed. The law was passed by the Legislature last May but never took effect because of a petition drive by conservatives.

A vote to uphold the law would mark the first t

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Obama: Time for big banks to help small businesses (AP)

Big banks that got big bailout bucks should return the favor by lending more to qualified small businesses, President Barack Obama says.

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