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GARDEN CITY, N.Y. – William Parente was a successful Manhattan lawyer who apparently had a side business lending money at high interest rates — deals that may have cost his investors as much as $20 million. The revelations about his financial dealings came not long after the 59-year-old tax lawyer …

WACO, Texas – President Bush, seeking smooth relations with U.S. neighbors despite dustups over immigration, trade and defense, announced on Wednesday a pact with Canada and Mexico to broaden cooperation on security and economic issues. “We had a good discussion about prosperity and security. It turns out the two go …

PARIS – French lawmakers effectively abolished the country’s 35-hour workweek Tuesday by allowing employers to increase working hours — and pay — as the country struggles with high unemployment and stagnating living standards. In a final vote, the National Assembly (search) approved a government-backed bill permitting employers to negotiate deals …