Jordan prisoner swap on hold, hostage fate unclear
AMMAN - Jordan said it had received no assurance that one of its pilots captured by Islamic State insurgents was safe and that it would go ahead with a proposed prisoner swap only if he was freed. Full Article
Fed upbeat on U.S. economy, cites strong job gains
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday said the U.S. economy was expanding "at a solid pace" with strong job gains in a signal that the central bank remains on track with its plans to raise interest rates this year. | Video
Greece freezes privatizations, markets tumble
ATHENS - Leftwing Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras threw down an open challenge to international creditors by halting privatization plans agreed under the country's bailout deal, prompting a third day of heavy losses on financial markets. Full Article
Weighing the cost of going to the Super Bowl
NEW YORK - Is it worth it to buy the tickets and make the trip to see the Super Bowl in person? Full Article
McDonald's CEO Don Thompson to retire
McDonald's Corp said Chief Executive Don Thompson would retire at the end of February and be succeeded by Steve Easterbrook, the company's chief brand officer. Full Article
North Dakota oil seeks looser radiation rules
WILLISTON, N.D. - North Dakota's oil industry is pushing to change the state's radioactive waste disposal laws as part of a broad effort to conserve cash as oil prices tumble. Full Article
Cost-cutting VW bets big to revamp Phaeton
BERLIN - Even in the midst of a cost-cutting drive, Volkswagen has embarked on a plan to revamp its luxury Phaeton sedan. Full Article
Oceanfront Massachusetts cleans after flooding
MARSHFIELD, Mass. - Ocean Street in the waterfront Massachusetts town of Marshfield was littered with lobster traps, downed wires and chunks of houses, the day after a massive blizzard hammered New England. Full Article
McDonald's CEO out; Facebook's mobile momentum.
McDonald's CEO Don Thompson is out; Facebook reports better-than-expected results; Qualcomm warns; Stocks close lower after Fed comments. Bobbi Rebell reports.













