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U.S. economy grew 2.8% in second quarter, a robust unexpected strengthening
The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly robust 2.8 percent annualized rate in the second quarter, capping two years of solid expansion, despite some signs of softening. Gross domestic product for the quarter ending in June was double the 1.4 percent …