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Greek authorities say they will partially restore the ruined marble theater under the Acropolis, where the works of Euripides and other classical playwrights were first performed about 2,500 years ago.

British police have arrested a former Washington security consultant accused by U.S. prosecutors of defrauding a client of more than $2 million.

Russian dairy, food and juice company Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods said Wednesday that its third-quarter profit climbed on reduced expenses.

Human Genome Sciences Inc. said Wednesday it has filed for marketing approval of its hepatitis C drug Zalbin.

Alternative energy company Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. said Wednesday a Norwegian hydrogen energy company will invest $20 million in subsidiary Quantum Solar Energy Inc. in exchange for a 34 percent ownership stake.

Some customers of Black Hills Power are expressing concern over a proposed 26.6 percent electric rate hike.

Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is teaming with federal regulators and 26 other states to get tough on foreclosure rescue fraud.

Drugstore operator Walgreen Co. said Wednesday three of its directors, including former chairman and CEO Charles "Cork" Walgreen III, will retire from its board in January.

Two Montana biomedical research institutes are getting a big funding boost from the state.

Hyosung is closing its tire cord plant in Scottsville by the end of January.

The French government approved the appointment of Henri Proglio as chief executive of state-controlled Electricite de France on Wednesday.

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear will be the newest chairman of the Southern Growth Policies Board, a think tank that has been led in the past by such notable politicians as Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton.

Offshore drilling contractor Transocean Ltd. on Wednesday said it has launched its new rig, the Development Driller III, in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico under a seven-year drilling contract for a subsidiary of BP PLC.

An environmental group and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are seeking to settle a lawsuit aimed at getting Utah to change its air pollution regulations.

Shares of Coldwater Creek Inc. slumped Wednesday after the women's apparel retailer posted a third-quarter loss that missed Wall Street's expectations.

A 45-year-old businesswoman accused of cheating farmers out of at least $27 million in proceeds from grain sales pleaded guilty to mail fraud in what prosecutors have said was the largest scheme of its kind in Missouri history.

Deere and Co. lost $223 million in the fourth quarter, reflecting big charges and a 28 percent slump in sales as demand for tractors, combines and construction equipment sagged.

U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg, R-Mont., said Tuesday he is still evaluating a plan from Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., that aims to both expand wilderness and increase logging in Montana.

Drug developer Incyte Corp. on Wednesday licensed two potential drugs, including a treatment for myelofibrosis, to Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG In a deal that could be worth more than $1.3 billion.

The company that operates the Ambassador Bridge over the Detroit River is suing the state Transportation Department to open ramps leading to local freeways.