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Connecticut governor seeks transportation funding in second term

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy said on Wednesday that he wants to create a "lock box" for transportation funding because states that do not invest in infrastructure will face long-term economic struggles.


Wall Street up more than 1 percent, boosted by jobs data, Fed

U.S. stocks rebounded on Wednesday from five straight sessions of losses after strong private sector jobs data and as minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting reassured investors the bank was in no hurry to start raising interest rates.

White House not under pressure to expand U.S. crude exports - adviser

The White House does not feel pressure to loosen restrictions on U.S. oil exports further and views debate over the issue as resolved for now, John Podesta, a top aide to President Barack Obama, told Reuters in an interview.

US and Russia to Engage in Nuclear Competition and Cold War as Tension Continues

The United States continues to threaten Russia with retaliation for its development of new cruise missile technology.


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Different sources are claiming that either "The Last of Us 2' has been under development for production or confirmed for release. Naughty Dog has been closely followed by fans for clues about 'Last of Us 2' release confirmation.
In the seventh and final season of The Mentalist, we see Patrick Jane and Teresa Lisbon testing the waters of their new relationship. Fans of the police procedural drama are excited to see how everything pans out.
The preparations for the 2020 Olympics in Japan are in full swing. Five years before the global sports event takes place in Tokyo, Japanese authorities are allegedly busy getting ready for the big event that'll showcase the best that the capital has to offer.
Rob Kardashian decided to ring in the New Year anew by spending it with his sister. The reality star decided to put all family drama aside and take it easy.
Royal Dutch Shell will pay out 55 million pounds ($83.4 million) in compensation for two oil spills in Nigeria in 2008 after agreeing a settlement with the affected community.
McDonald's Japan (2702.T) has apologized to customers and vowed to ensure product safety after objects including a tooth and plastic were found recently in its food, the latest trouble for a fast-food chain hit by sliding sales and a shortage of french fries.
Germany's unemployment rate dropped to a record low of 6.5 percent in December while Italy's pushed up to a new high of 13.4 percent, underscoring the vast differences within the struggling euro zone economy.
J.K. Rowling spoke up on fan questions involving the world of Harry Potter on her Twitter account. The author responded to many cultural commentaries, including religion in the world of Hogwarts.
The euro hit a nine-year trough on Wednesday as collapsing oil prices and worries about the world economy drove skittish investors into the arms of safe-haven sovereign debt.
Shailene Woodley and Theo James are back as Tris and Four in the second installment of the 'Divergent' series. The trailer of a sex scene between the two has fans excited for the upcoming movie.