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Washington (AP) — House lawmakers are ready to pass legislation that links student loan rates to the financial markets in spite of a veto threat from President Barack Obama.

Rochester, N.Y. - New features are coming to the hotel.

Rochester, N.Y. - There could be a new buyer for Rochester’s Hickey Freeman.

Rochester, N.Y. - Ursula Burns is listed at #14 on Forbes Magazine's compilation this year.

Batavia, N.Y. - A second yogurt plant is coming to Genesee County.

Stocks are closing lower on news that several Federal Reserve policymakers favored cutting back on stimulus programs as early as June if the economy continues to improve.

A federal panel of medical experts says that an experimental insomnia drug from Merck & Co Inc. appears safe and effective, despite evidence from company trials that the pill can cause daytime sleepiness and difficulty driving.

Electric car maker Tesla Motors said Wednesday that it has repaid a loan from the U.S. government -- nearly a decade early.

The Cruise Lines International Association, which represents 25 major cruise companies, has adopted a passenger bill of rights to demonstrate commitment to "the safety, comfort and care of guests."

An unmanned jet built for the U.S. Navy's high-altitude maritime surveillance missions made its first flight on Wednesday, officials said.