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The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 3.1% in the fourth quarter, down from 4% in the third quarter, the Commerce Department said Friday.

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UPS Inc. said its net income for the fourth quarter was in line with its most recent projection, but that it was "disappointed" in its ground volume and would cut costs this year.

Orders for durable goods in the United States rose 0.6% in December on higher demand for machinery, computers and other business equipment, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.

Seeking to ease congestion around the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority said it was planning to build an inland truck depot this spring to reduce truck traffic on the Long Beach Freeway, Interstate 710.

The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration launched a program that would allow fleets to receive daily, weekly or monthly updates on their drivers’ records. Several trucking companies have shown an interest in participating, a state official said.

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