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Ripple Raises $200 Million in Funding Round Valuing It at $10 Billion

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US economy strong with 2.1% growth rate in 3Q

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Ford recalls 600,000 midsize cars in U.S. to fix brake problem

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Trump celebrates Rep. Van Drew's switch from Democrat to GOP

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