Is $1,100 too much for an iPhone? Older ones are going for less

NEW YORK — The $1,100 price tag on Apple’s latest iPhone turned heads when the company announced it last week. But for less than half as much, you can still get a good camera, a decent-sized screen and other popular features.

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Rising U.S. oil output helps economy

Softens impact of price rise

DALLAS — America’s rediscovered prowess in oil production is shaking up old notions about the impact of higher crude prices on the U.S. economy.

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Several groups say Medicare discounts threatened in bill

WASHINGTON — Consumer and health care groups are scrambling to block what they say is a move by the pharmaceutical industry to commandeer must-pass opioids epidemic legislation as a vehicle for rolling back drugmaker discounts to Medicare beneficiaries with high prescription costs.

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New law allows consumers to block new credit opening

Consumers can now freeze their credit for free under a new federal law.

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A new bus terminal brings a new bus schedule

The Butler Transit Authority approved changes to local bus routes that will go into effect when the authority's new bus terminal opens on Oct. 1.

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Nissan recalls cars due to risk of fire

DETROIT — Nissan has recalled nearly 240,000 vehicles worldwide due to a fire risk.

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American Airlines may block ticket changes

Airlines point to blocked fees

FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines is threatening to prohibit customers from making changes to nonrefundable tickets if Congress makes good on a proposal to crack down on unreasonable airline fees.

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Home building up, but permits slide

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Report: Minorities struggle to pay energy bills

NEW YORK — Nearly a third of U.S. households have trouble paying their energy bills, and the problem mainly impacts racial minorities, according to a report released Wednesday by the Energy Information Administration.

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Damaged I-79 overpass readied for repairs

Lane restrictions on the Interstate 79 overpass over Route 68 in Jackson Township are expected to remain in effect until around the end of October as crews work to repair damaged beams on the bridge.

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$5M in grants aimed at dairy farms

A recently-created investment program focused on helping Pennsylvania's struggling dairy industry will offer $5 million in grants, state Senate leaders announced Tuesday.

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Tractor Supply has farmers market

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