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Amazon will continue to dominate on customer service: Retail analyst Retail analyst Hitha Herzog and Benchmark Investments managing partner Kevin Kelly discuss their outlook on Amazon and how Facebook removed thousands of accounts linked to Iran.

Amazon shares seesaw after Q4 earnings beat FBN’s Deirdre Bolton reports on Amazon’s fourth-quarter earnings.

Howard Schultz's impact on 2020 race already huge: Varney FBN's Stuart Varney on the political impact of former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz considering an independent 2020 presidential bid.

2020 presidential race: Socialism vs. capitalism The 2020 presidential race is gearing up to be a battle between capitalism and socialism orchestrated by the democratic field, Eric Cantor says.

The US Border Patrol says the 254 lb (114kg) seizure was the largest in the agency's history. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RsROqL

Amazon's forecast disappoints despite strong 4Q Amazon's forecast is not as rosy as investors had hoped.

The move ends months of political wrangling in Lebanon's complex power-sharing political system. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gdh5TQ

Democrats worry a Howard Schultz independent 2020 presidential run will hand the race to Trump Former Bain Capital Managing Director Ed Conard and RealClearPolitics Associate Editor A.B. Stoddard on former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz considering a potential third-party run in the 2020 presidential election.

As the first African-American to play Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson had a huge impact on and off the field. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sYoD52

Maurice Kamto's party has held protests saying he is the rightful winner of last October's election. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RrWope

Are Amazon's business practices anti-competitive? Mercatus Center senior research fellow Veronique de Rugy discusses the growth of Amazon and whether the e-commerce giant has become too big.

Polar vortex shutters GM, Ford, Fiat Chrysler plants GM said it halted production at 13 manufacturing plants.

Ghirardelli, Russell Stover slapped with $750,000 fine for deceiving customers The chocolate giants were accused of giving little amounts of chocolate in big packages.

Super Bowl travel costs for Patriots, Rams fans The average round-trip ticket from Logan International Airport in Boston to Atlanta International Airport cost $731 as of Tuesday.

A plot of land — without a house — in Bel Air is selling for $150 million The property dubbed "The Park Bel Air" is selling for a little over $14 million per acre.

Rutger Bregman caught the world's attention as he spoke at the annual World Economic Forum, held in Davos. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2t13qaN

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JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon has 'no problem' paying higher taxes Dimon's personal fortune is estimated close to $1.3 billion.

Two officers are convicted of carrying out the attack at a Paris police headquarters. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DLGsKZ

Experts repaired scratches and installed a ventilation system to reduce the need for future cleaning. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sX1cJp

Tesla's Elon Musk is Trump on steroids in terms of management: Gasparino FBN's Charlie Gasparino on Tesla's fourth-quarter results and outlook.

With the US in the grips of a bone-chilling spell, scientists take a look at longer-term implications. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WxTXFi

New York Governor Cuomo calls allegations four girls, 12, were searched for drugs "disturbing". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sZOxp8

The unemployment rate is the highest it has been since the 1970s, according to a leaked jobs report. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UyAq63

The UK, Germany and France create a payment system to allow trade with Iran without breaching US sanctions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RyerKE

Some 100 elephant seals make the California beach their home after it was sealed off to humans. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Rus0dN

Wilson Chowdhry of the British Pakistani Christians Association warned Asia Bibi's ordeal is not over, saying it will take time for her to adjust to life outside of prison... from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2S3PnQR

Facebook sees rise in users despite privacy concerns Kingsview Asset Management CIO Scott Martin on Facebook's fourth-quarter results, the rising number of Americans cutting the cord and getting rid of cable, and consumers' increasing use of credit cards.

Anyone who wants to get rid of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro cannot do it without the army. And that's the tricky part because the army has been a willing partner in the Venezuelan government's criminal activities. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Rw8k9m

Bernie Sanders to propose significant wealth tax expansion The Vermont independent is currently mulling a 2020 presidential bid.

Time to break up Facebook? Harvard Law Distinguished Fellow Vivek Wadhwa on the impact of Facebook and Tesla.

How Uber Freight is transforming logistics Uber Freight Head Lior Ron on how the company is attempting to improve the shipping industry and the company's potential plans for an IPO.

Howard Schultz is already having a big impact on presidential politics: Varney FBN's Stuart Varney on the political impact of former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz considering an independent 2020 presidential bid.

Oil prices extend rise this month on tighter supply signs U.S. sanctions imposed on state oil firm Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) this week are also causing some supply disruptions.

At least eight people have died in the deep freeze, which has paralysed cities and US transportation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FZvNhZ

Hackers are trying to discredit the inquiry into alleged Russian interference in US politics, prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Rujpbd

Elon Musk announces exit of Tesla CFO -- for the second time Tesla has seen a high rate of executive turnovers in recent months.

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The president warns regime change cannot be done through social media, as mass protests continue. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GdoSkv

Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah is sworn in as Malaysia's new king after a surprise abdication. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Uucm4g

Intel names Robert Swan as CEO, replacing Brian Krzanich The 58-year-old Swan has been Intel’s interim CEO for seven months.

Trump-Xi meeting next month? Officials on both sides in talks The meeting would take place just before the U.S.-China trade deadline

Hillary Clinton will lose if she runs in 2020: Kennedy Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton leaves the door open for another presidential run in 2020.

Socialism leads to corruption: Trish Regan FOX Business' Trish Regan says socialism cannot take root in America.

Facebook, Google face competition from new streaming sites in 2020 ad blitz Spending on the 2020 elections is expected to surpass the $6.5 billion spent in 2016.

Stock futures search for direction after huge rally Stocks pulled back slightly following Wednesday’s earnings and Fed-fueled rally.

Behrouz Boochani sent messages to his translator from an Australian offshore detention centre. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HJ15v8

Turkey's decision to take and process olives from Syria's occupied Afrin region hasn't pleased local producers from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GbiACa

Tonnes of poison was laid down by drones in a project to get rid of the invasive species. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CXz8KE

How PopSockets took over smartphones PopSockets CEO David Barnett on how he got the idea for the smartphone accessory and the company's Poptivism program to help boost charitable giving.

FanDuel CEO: Baseball is a great case study in how betting can help a sport FanDuel CEO Matthew King on the growth of legalized sports betting.

Sanjoy Sachdev was arrested after couples in his shelter accused him of abuse and extortion. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G2un6g

The sea of muddy sludge released by a dam that burst in Brazil devastated tiny Córrego do Feijão. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TjHcMM

Data collection helping Tesla speed away from competition in autonomous transportation? ARK Invest analyst Tasha Keeney on the outlook for Tesla, Amazon and Facebook.

UPS tops expectations in holiday quarter UPS results comes just a month after rival FedEx Corp slashed its forecast for fiscal 2019 ending May, citing a global trade slowdown.

Raytheon's quarterly revenue rises 8.5% on higher weapon demand The U.S. weapons maker forecast 2019 profit in the range of $11.40 to $11.60 per share.

Thousands skip school to join a march demanding tougher action against climate change. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G9jq2h

Pink's husband Carey Hart says their daughter has been shooting since she was three years old. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ScEg7n

General Electric reports small profit in fourth quarter Revenue rose 5 percent to $33.28 billion, topping the Wall Street estimate of $32.6 billion.

Six men on hunger strike are force-fed via nasal tubes after a US judge approves the move. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gb1SCR

Biggest job search mistakes people make, according to this top recruiting firm The boss at the world’s largest recruiting firm recommends a positive approach to landing a dream position.

Tesla says it will be able to pay its next bond payment, but will it have enough cash to fund its growth? USA Today business reporter Nathan Bomey on Tesla's fourth-quarter results and outlook.

DowDuPont sales miss on currency effects, materials science Net sales for the quarter were $20.1 billion, unchanged from a year ago.

Facebook posts record profit Facebook reported 4Q EPS of $2.38, up from $1.44 a year earlier.

Sweden and Finland investigate meat from a Polish abattoir found to have handled sick cows. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SfZ11L

After months of protests, France will prohibit face coverings and even specific people from rallies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2D0jVbQ

Flames from gas-fed heaters stop snow and ice from clogging up the track at railway intersections. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RsdKSK

Creating artworks from ARV bottles and old pills to encourage Ugandans to take their medicine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ToJ5HM

Italy sees two quarters of negative growth as the eurozone expands by just 0.2% in the fourth quarter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FZpR8T

Daughters of American imprisoned in Venezuela plea for their father’s release The daughters of one of the American citizens imprisoned in Venezuela say it’s time for him to come home.

Howard Schultz disputes Trump's economic wins The former Starbucks CEO is not a fan of President Trump.

Body armour, like that worn by DR Congo's new president, can save lives but presents problems if you want to be discreet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HE7ack

A Ugandan minister has warned that online sports betting is causing serious problems. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2B7rGw7

Tesla confirms big bond payment doable amid mixed earnings The automaker said Model 3 production should reach 7,000 vehicles per week by the end of the year.

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Opposition leader Juan Guaidó says his team has held talks with the army about regime change. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SeYuxi

European settlement of the Americas killed so many people, it disturbed Earth's climate. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RsVJ75

The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Uu7wUu

The New England Patriots quarterback was labelled a "known cheater" during a Pittsburgh broadcast. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GbzBvV

In an interview, the White House press secretary says Donald Trump had divine support. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Bm9a3B

Hundreds of princes and billionaires were held and more than $100bn recouped by the state since 2017. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2S0hQGQ

Senator Rand Paul was awarded more than $580,000 (£441,000) in damages after his neighbour attacked. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UopeIW

A 14th employee at Canada's embassy in Havana falls ill, and the country cuts staff there by half. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sWTxuQ

The data comes as several global firms warn China's slowing economy will hit their bottom line. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UvE5l2

The BBC has gained rare access to Athlan village, the site of a major US attack on al-Qaeda in Yemen. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UqHYHO

The deep freeze gripping much of the US has been blamed on a polar vortex. Here's what that means. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Sex5LW

Japan is in the grip of an elderly crime wave. Poverty and loneliness are two of the possible causes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sUSv2f

A US state could become one of the first places in the world to allow corpses to become fertile soil. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2S04WbU

In most places, a crocodile would send people scurrying in fear. But not in this part of India. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Sbqv8X

The international community is split over who it recognises as the country's current president. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BbqOqp

The story of Nastya Rybka, who was questioned in a Thai jail by the FBI about the Trump-Russia inquiry. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HHJ9kz

Imagine onions - tonnes of them, rotting in a customs queue. It's a Dutch farmer's Brexit nightmare. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DLoiZL

Facebook posts record profits despite privacy concerns Fox News Headlines 24/7 Brett Larson discuss Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings and the privacy concerns surrounding the social media giant.

Facebook shares rise after beating Q4 expectations FBN’s Connell McShane on Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings.

Corporate earnings are slowing down: Charlie Gasparino FBN’s Charlie Gasparino discusses how investors are reacting to the Fed’s decision to leave rates unchanged and Tesla’s upcoming earnings call.