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Sales of the George Orwell classic have risen nearly 6,000 percent since news of the NSA's secret surveillance program broke. The book was first published 64 years ago last week.

The economy grew at a 2.6 percent annual rate in the October to December period -- short of economists' expectations.

On Thursday, The Washington Post reported on U.S. spy agencies' $52.6 billion secret budget for fiscal year 2013. The information is said to be included in leaks by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.

GM last month recalled 1.6 million older-model compact cars. The House Energy and Commerce Committee said it will investigate the slow response of both General Motors and federal regulators.

At a summit in Brussels, the European Union agreed to create a single overseer for its 6,000-plus banks. The move is seen as an important step in preventing future financial meltdowns. The European Bank will lead the efforts and the new overseer will have the power to intervene in any bank in the 17 eurozone countries.

The index dropped just more than 200 points, about 1.6 percent, on concerns about weak economic growth around the world.

A problem with a fuel line could lead to an engine fire, the company warned. The recall affects 2013 Escape models with 1.6-liter engines. Ford will deliver a loaner vehicle to owners and take the Escapes to its dealers for repair.

The World Series is tied at a game apiece after Tampa Bay's 6-4 win over Los Angeles Wednesday night.

More than 6 million U.S. homes are at significant risk from wildfires. For the most part, it's up to residents to do the work to protect their homes.

Over 100,000 people have downloaded the app and they're uploading an average of 6,000 photos a day.