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WASHINGTON – The economy flashed signs of slower growth heading into the summer but that didn’t help alleviate inflation concerns. Stung by rising costs for energy and other materials, some businesses felt inclined to boost their prices. That was the picture emerging from a Federal Reserve survey, released Wednesday, of …

NEW YORK – Katherine Heigl is engaged to musician Josh Kelley, according to People magazine. The “Grey’s Anatomy” star and her fiance have not set a wedding date, representatives told the magazine. Heigl, 27, who plays Dr. Isobel “Izzie” Stevens on the hit ABC show, met Kelley, 25, last year …

NEW YORK – U.S. chain stores sales were firmer so far this month, with results in the latest week boosted by Father’s Day and school graduation purchases. Sales were up 1.9 percent so far in the three weeks to June 17, and looked a bit better over the last week. …