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With new, affordable supplies of natural gas coming to market, renewable forms of energy are having difficulty competing. Electricity prices are down, which means it now takes longer for people who installed solar panels to recover their investment.

The first week of the year means big profits for weight-loss firms. Some companies are looking to expand their customer base by specifically targeting men. Others are teaming up with big employers.

After Iowa, we know how much power the new presidential super PACs can exert. But we won't know who is financing them until the end of January.

In Senegal and around the world, Youssou N'Dour is a well-known singer, businessman and humanitarian. Though he lacks political experience, he is challenging Senegal's veteran leader and other candidates in next month's presidential election. Will his popularity translate into votes?

The legendary American photo company is reportedly preparing for bankruptcy. The Wall Street Journal says that Kodak could avoid bankruptcy by selling off a trove of patents. But Kodak wants to file Chapter 11. That would allow it to continue operating, but would release it from debts, including its obligations to retirees.

The Green Bay Packers are favored to repeat as Super Bowl champions, according to oddsmakers in Las Vegas. The Denver Broncos are not favorites. Quarterback Tim Tebow's team managed one close victory after another this season. But the odds are 120-1 against Denver winning it all.

Also: Activists accuse Assad regime of misleading Arab League monitors; one officer dies, five others are wounded in Utah shootout with suspect.

The ADP National Employment Report signals that the jobless rate likely fell further last month. Meanwhile, the number of claims for unemployment insurance dipped again last week and employers have fewer layoffs planned in coming weeks.

The Everton goalie scored from about 90 yards away last night when his clearing kick bounced over the head of Bolton's Adam Bogdan.

Anthony Hamilton's Back to Love was released late last year. Rock critic Ken Tucker says Hamilton's vocals "evoke predecessors ranging from Bill Withers to Teddy Pendergrass to Peabo Bryson," while also maintaining a contemporary sound.