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NEW YORK (AP) — A judge called the imprisoned son of actor Michael Douglas reckless and irresponsible as he nearly doubled his prison sentence Wednesday from five years to 9½ years for repeated drug offenses. (more)

Martin Marietta launched a hostile takeover bid Monday for the larger gravel, sand and stone supplier Vulcan Materials with an offer of about $4.74 billion in stock after talks aimed at a friendly combination broke down. (more)

Protesters affiliated with the “Occupy” movement held a demonstration Friday outside the offices of Bain Capital, the Boston-based private equity firm once run by former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. (more)