U.S. growth quickens, but pace not expected to last
WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in one and a half years in the fourth quarter of 2011, but a strong rebuilding of stocks by businesses and a slower pace of spending on capital goods hinted at softer growth early in 2012. Full Article
Fitch cuts Italy, Spain, other euro zone ratings
NEW YORK - Fitch downgraded the sovereign credit ratings of Belgium, Cyprus, Italy, Slovenia and Spain on Friday, indicating there was a 1-in-2 chance of further cuts in the next two years. | Video
Euro ministers upbeat on Greece, crisis solution
DAVOS, Switzerland - Euro zone finance officials are voicing optimism that a deal to avert a disorderly Greek default was imminent and that key building blocks to resolve Europe's sovereign debt crisis are gradually fitting into place. Full Article
Obama pushes colleges to keep lid on tuition
ANN ARBOR, Michigan - President Barack Obama, appearing before thousands of cheering students at the University of Michigan, touted his plan to reward colleges that keep their tuition under control with more federal aid as he makes school affordability a top election-year priority. Full Article
Romney puts Gingrich on defensive in Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Florida - Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney attacked chief rival Newt Gingrich in his most aggressive debate performance yet, five days ahead of Florida's primary vote. Full Article
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On the Mekong, murder and bloody diplomacy
ON THE MEKONG RIVER - A thin line divides tourism, trade and terror in the Golden Triangle, where the lawless borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. China has invested heavily in the Mekong, encroaching on the drug trade with grisly results. Full Article
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Chevron to face criminal charges for Brazil spill
CAMPOS, Brazil - A Brazilian prosecutor plans to file criminal charges against Chevron and some of its local managers within weeks, adding the threat of prison sentences to an $11 billion civil lawsuit as punishment for a November offshore oil spill. Full Article
Twitter to restrict user content in some countries
SAN FRANCISCO - Twitter announced that it would begin restricting Tweets in specific countries, renewing questions about how the social media platform will handle issues of free speech as it rapidly expands its global user base. Full Article
Former dictator to stand trial
Jan. 27 - Efrain Rios Montt will stand trial for war crimes allegedly committed during Guatemala's civil war decades ago. Sarah Wali reports.
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