Pentagon escalates cyberwar against Islamic State group
U S officials say Cyber Command operations based at Fort Meade are intensifying offensive cyberattacks to disrupt IS online recruitment and propaganda. The campaign aims to curb social media use and financial or logistical online activity, with details kept classified and Carter pressing for stronger action.
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U.S. economy sees revival as 2015 GDP revised higher
U.S. data show fourth quarter GDP at 1.0 percent annual growth, up from 0.7 percent. Consumer spending rose 0.5 percent in January, the strongest in eight months, while inflation quickened to 1.3 percent. Fed rate path remains in focus as growth momentum edges up into 2016.
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Zika confirmed in nine U S pregnant women officials say
The CDC reported nine pregnant women in the United States tested positive for Zika with three deliveries, two healthy newborns, one case of microcephaly, two miscarriages, and two abortions. Travel-related infections linked to Latin America and the Caribbean. The agency cautioned Olympics attendees in Rio de Janeiro.
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