Congress approves Keystone pipeline The US Senate passes a bill to approve the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, sending it to President Barack Obama's desk for a likely veto.
Amazon posts modest holiday profits The online retail giant Amazon reports weaker profits for the busy Christmas period, but a 15% rise in sales cheers investors.
Man missed lottery jackpot by seven seconds Canada's Supreme Court says it will not hear the appeal of a Quebec man who missed a C$27m (£18m) lottery jackpot by seven seconds.
Suge Knight arrested for US murder Death Row Records founder Marion "Suge" Knight is being held on a murder charge by police after a fatal hit-and-run.
Cliff Richard raid on RTS shortlist The coverage of a controversial police raid on the home of Sir Cliff Richard is nominated for a Royal Television Society award.
Robbie Coltrane taken ill on flight Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane is admitted to hospital in Florida with flu-like symptoms after falling ill during a flight from London.
Google agrees privacy policy changes The firm will roll out a single, rewritten privacy policy across Europe after coming under fire across the continent.
Office puts chips under staff's skin Rory Cellan-Jones visits a building where microchipped workers gain entry and use photocopiers by holding up their hands - and trials the tech himself.
Uber sued over India rape allegation An Indian woman who says she was raped by a Delhi driver of web-based taxi firm Uber files a lawsuit against the service in a US court.
