Stock selloff continues as Wall Street sinks

NEW YORK - U.S. stocks plummeted, pushing the S&P 500 below 1,900 for the first time since September on nervousness over tumbling oil prices and U.S. earnings.

U.S. says talks will continue to reach VW diesel emissions fix 3:38pm EST

WASHINGTON U.S. environmental officials said on Wednesday talks will continue with Volkswagen aimed at reaching an agreement on a fix for nearly 600,000 diesel vehicles that emit up to 40 times legally allowable limits.

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Iran frees sailors, diplomacy smoothes waters

DUBAI/WASHINGTON - Iran released ten U.S. sailors on Wednesday after holding them overnight, rattling nerves ahead of implementation of the landmark nuclear accord.  Full Article 

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event at University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa January 12, 2016. REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich

Trump casts shadow on State of the Union

WASHINGTON - Donald Trump was not in the room during President Obama’s final State of the Union speech, but the Republican presidential front-runner was a looming presence nonetheless.  Full Article 

A man enters the General Electric building at 1250 Avenue of the Americas, also known as 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York, January 22, 2010. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

GE ditches New York headquarters

NEW YORK - General Electric Co said it will move its global headquarters to Boston, tapping the city's technology talent as the industrial conglomerate seeks to emphasize its digital capabilities.  Full Article 

Dec 27, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; St. Louis Rams linebacker Akeem Ayers (56) celebrates with teammates after returning a fumble for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at CenturyLink Field. St. Louis defeated Seattle, 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Rams green-lit for move to LA

HOUSTON - The St. Louis Rams are headed to Los Angeles and the San Diego Chargers have an option to join them after NFL owners voted to end the league's 21-year absence in the United States' second-largest TV market.  Full Article 

War College: The B-52 bomber

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North Korea sets off a nuclear bomb and how does the U.S. respond? The Pentagon sends a 65-year-old airplane to buzz Korean airspace. In this episode of War College learn why the B-52 is still flying.  Podcast 

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Beijing arrests human rights lawyers

A group of human rights lawyers who disappeared in China last year have resurfaced - under arrest. Reuters' Michael Martina explains what Beijing has to fear from these champions of civil society.

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