News roundup: U.S. factory orders up in December … Land battles rise as U.S. eyes 450,000 miles of new pipe … Airline fees shift like luggage in an overhead bin

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    By the numbers: U.S. factory orders increased in December, even though companies trimmed their orders for goods that signal investment plans. Factory orders rose 1.8% on the month compared to November…


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