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US growth picks up in the first quarter

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - U.S. economic growth picked up in the first quarter on a rebound in government spending after a crippling government shutdown, but the increase is likely temporary as the war with Iran drives up gasoline prices and squeezes... Read More.

US railroads seek approval for $85 billion merger

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern on Thursday submitted a revised merger application with the Surface Transportation Board, seeking approval of its $85 billion tie-up to create the first U.S. coast-to-coast freight rail operator. The railroads said the deal would save... Read More.