Japan's exports rose more than expected in January as shipments to Asia and Europe cushioned soft exports to the United States. The trade deficit of 79.3 billion yen ($734 million) was the biggest since the 394.4 billion yen in January 2006, the government said.
After breakneck growth the last three years, Texas has surpassed California as the top state for wind power.
With the collapse of the housing boom, the government is considering proposals to rescue the nearly 8.8 million homeowners, or 10.3 percent of the total, who are underwater.
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