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Washington -- Southwest Airlines -- the lone U.S. airline allowing customers to check not one, but two bags free -- explained its customer service views at the White House.

Washington -- The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said it would seek public input on a plan to have bank fees reflect risk-taking built into bank pay policies.

Tokyo -- The Oneworld airline alliance may lose its largest Asian member, Japan Airlines, in a massive restructuring effort, sources close to the company said.

Detroit, January 11 -- The much awaited annual Detroit auto show is starting today. The show, which will be premiering a bunch of 60 new car models at the Cobo Centre, Michigan, is also known as the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).

London-- The United Kingdom's postal service, the Royal Mail, says its 2010 stamp program features postage based on classic album covers.

Washington-- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it is offering grants of up to $5 million to groups working on projects intended to combat global warming.

Tokyo -- Japan's transportation minister Seiji Maehara said the government would find "the ultimate solution" for Japan Airlines, which appears headed for bankruptcy.

Edinburg, Scotland, January 8 -- Continuing its endeavor to restructure its business after being bailed out by the U.K. government last year, the Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC (RBS.L) announced that it will sell off part of its non-core asset management businesses to Aberdeen Asset Management PLC (ADN.L).

Washington -- An insurance industry lobbyist said the nation's new health plan would cost U.S. insurance firms $225 billion over the next ten years.

New York, January 7 -- The minutes of the central bank's meeting held on Dec. 15-16 last year were released Wednesday after the standard three-week gap.