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A survey released Tuesday brought some good news for faith leaders alarmed by the spike in the number of Americans who say they have no ties to a particular religion.

U.S. consumer spending slipped in December, as the pace of motor vehicle sales slowed and more Americans saved their money.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Reynolds American Inc. is launching a cigarette that heats tobacco rather than burning it, hoping to capitalize on the growing appetite for alternatives to traditional smokes.

DETROIT (AP) -- General Motors is recalling more than 60,000 vehicles in North America, the latest round of recalls this year for the automaker.