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U.S. Economy Returned To Growth Last Quarter, Expanding 2.6%
Stronger exports and consumer spending, backed by a healthy job market, helped restore growth to the worlds biggest economy at a time when worries about a possible recession are rising.
By Paul Wiseman, AP

U.S. Economy Shrinks For A 2nd Quarter, Raising Recession Fear
Consecutive quarters of falling GDP constitute one informal, though not definitive, indicator of a recession.
By Paul Wiseman, AP