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Independent group inspecting Apple suppliers

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2011 file photo, a man stands near Apple's iPad advertisement in Shanghai, China. An independent group, the Fair Labor Association, has started auditing Apple Inc.'s Chinese supplier Foxconn after a request by Apple.

Apple said Monday that an independent group, the Fair Labor Association, has started inspecting working conditions in the Chinese factories where its iPads and iPhones are assembled.

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BUSINESS

Boise information technology companies merge

Treasure Valley IT purchased Cutting Edge Networks Inc. for an undisclosed amount, according to Cutting Edge founder Shawn Schnitker.

19 hours ago
BUSINESS

Idaho consumer group targets payday lenders with valentines

Members of the Idaho Community Action Network say they'll deliver Valentine's Day hearts on Tuesday to more than 30 payday lending stores in Idaho, including four in Boise.

16 hours ago

LOCAL NEWS

Obama touts college jobs programs; Idaho educators say other needs would persist

President Barack Obama called on Congress Monday to create an $8 billion fund to train community college students for high-growth industries, giving a financial incentive to schools whose graduates are getting jobs.

7 hours ago
NATIONAL ECONOMY

US stocks down as Greek bailout debate winds on

It wasn't the Valentine's Day investors were hoping for.

49 minutes ago
NATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS

Retail sales rebound as consumers step up spending

Americans rebounded from a weak holiday season and stepped up spending on retail goods in January. The latest government report on retail sales pointed to a slowly improving economy.

1 hour ago
NATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS

Boeing locks in biggest plane order with Lion Air

Boeing has locked in its biggest order ever.

1 hour ago
NATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS

Goodyear posts 4Q profit, but misses Street view

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. returned to profitability in its fourth quarter partly due to higher tire prices after reporting a loss a year ago that included hefty costs tied to a plant closing.

2 hours ago
NATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS

Creditors spell out further Greece austerity

Greece's international creditors on Tuesday spelled out the austerity measures promised by Athens that have to be put into practice before it can receive new bailout cash, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press.

1 day ago
NATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS

Greek economy stuck in deep recession

The Greek economy remained stuck in a deep recession in the fourth quarter, according to official figures released Tuesday that confirm the painful effects of austerity reforms intended to lower debt.

3 hours ago
NATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS

Creditors spell out further Greece austerity

A new document from Greece's international creditors spells out what further austerity measures they expect Athens to implement to receive fresh cash and avoid default.

3 hours ago