North Korea blames U.S. for Internet outages
SEOUL - North Korea accused the United States of being responsible for Internet outages it experienced in recent days amid a confrontation between them over the hacking of the film studio Sony Pictures. Full Article
China's trade growth seen falling short of target in 2014
SHANGHAI - China's trade will grow 3.5 percent in 2014, implying the country will fall short of a current 7.5 percent official growth target, according to a report on the Ministry of Commerce's website that was subsequently revised to remove the numbers.
Mourners gather for slain New York policeman
NEW YORK - Police officers in dress uniform and other mourners joined a somber, four-block line outside a New York City church for the wake of one of two officers shot by a man who said he was avenging the killing of unarmed black men by police. Full Article
Ukraine and pro-Russia rebels swap prisoners
KIEV - Ukraine's government and pro-Russian separatists exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war while Kiev said it would suspend all train and bus service to Crimea, effectively creating a transportation blockade to and from the region. Full Article | Video
New Roadster 3.0 to cover 400 miles per charge
U.S. electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc will relaunch its Roadster model with a new battery pack that will increase the distance the car can travel on a single charge by nearly two-thirds to more than 400 miles. Full Article
Electronics weak, travel strong in holiday sales
Consumers spent on lodging and restaurants during the holiday season, while sales of electronics were flat, reflecting an ongoing shift toward spending on "experiences" rather than goods. Full Article
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NASA readies next phase of Hubble successor
What may not look impressive now is actually the next big technological advancement in space exploration. The James Webb Space Telescope "will pick up where Hubble leaves off." Video
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The year in 60 seconds: 2014
A multimedia showcase of some of 2014's top stories; spanning the globe from conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and Pakistan to the Ebola outbreak and demonstrations across the United States. Video
Thais warned of more flooding
Residents in Thai southern border provinces are warned to brace for flash floods. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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