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US retail sales rise in December

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Americans spent more at retailers in December.

Retail sales increased by 0.6% last month, compared with a 0.3% boost in November, according to Commerce Department data.

Spending by consumers accounts for nearly 70% of the U.S. economy, The Associated Press reports.

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