Facebook grows on mobile
SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook said its revenue grew 49 percent in the last quarter, as strength in mobile advertising helped the company beat estimates. Full Article | Related Story
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
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
Central Peru ravaged by Amazonian floods
Peru declares a state of emergency in the Amazon rainforest as heavy rains flood entire communities destroying homes, schools and health centers. Pavithra George reports.













