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 despite global turmoil
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday said the U.S. economy was expanding "at a solid pace" as it largely looked through weakness overseas in a signal that it remains on track to raise interest rates later this year.
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
Kurdish fighters celebrate victory in Kobani
New footage shows Kurdish fighters on the streets of Kobani, celebrating victory after driving Islamic State fighters out of the contested Syrian town. Pavithra George reports.
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