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The Democratic senator from Minnesota sent an impassioned letter asking Netflix CEO Reed Hastings to weigh in on the proposed Comcast-TWC merger.

The huge Chinese social media company's IPO came in a bit light but it's not likely a warning sign for Alibaba's big plans later this year.

South Korean coast guard officials are currently questioning ferry captain, Lee Joon-seok, 69, as uncomfirmed reports claim he was among the first to abandon ship.

Five McDonald’s guest workers in Canada say they were compelled to live where their employer told them to live.

Dodge is debuting the 2015 Charger and the 2015 Challenger at the 2014 New York Auto Show on Thursday. The live stream begins at 11:30 a.m. EDT.

About a dozen planned power projects may lessen Pakistan's energy shortage.

Ahead of the long weekend, data on jobless claims and a packed earnings calendar should influence markets.

The reason behind the sinking of the ferry, Sewol, is yet to be determined.

Grieving family members gathered on the quay of the coastal city of Jindo as efforts to locate the missing went into a second day.

Google Inc. and International Business Machines Corp. both reported fiscal first-quarter earnings after U.S. markets closed on Wednesday.

After decades of turmoil, Angola is on the verge of catapulting to the top ranks of the world’s energy economy.

Google Inc. shares fell more than 5% in extended-hours trading after posting quarterly EPS ex. items of $6.27 on sales of $15.42 billion.

Also, Google's internet business revenue rose 19% in Q1 - also below Wall Street's estimate, as online ad prices continued to decline.

The Land Rover Discovery Concept car will debut at the 2014 New York Auto show on Wednesday.

Vessels and ships continued search efforts throughout Wednesday night after a ferry sank off the southwest coast of South Korea, leaving six dead and 281 missing.

The infamous Kentucky Fried Chicken Double Down, a breadless sandwich that has two pieces of fried chicken instead of a bun, will return to the KFC menu.

The 2015 Acura TLX will be unveiled at the 2014 New York Auto Show on Wednesday. The live stream begins at 1:50 p.m. EDT.

IT outsourcing firms with Indian ties are flooding the U.S. guest worker application system to obtain the greatest share of guest worker visas.

Among other concerns, Philip Morris in the first quarter struggled against stricter anti-tobacco legislation and tax hikes in its key markets.

Radioactive waste from fracking has shown up in a small North Dakota town, opening a new chapter in in the debate over the controversial process.

Wawa is celebrating its 50th anniversary Wednesday with a freebie: free coffee all day for customers.

The plaintiffs have alleged that they bought or leased General Motors vehicles that contained an ignition switch defect.

The 2015 Jeep Renegade will be revealed at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. The live stream starts at 10:50 a.m. EDT on Wednesday.

Costs hanging over from the financial crisis created a half billion dollar loss for the bank in its first quarter.

Samsung could generate about $16.4 billion in quarterly revenues from the sales of its newest device.

A startup has attracted attention from multinationals and the U.S. Navy for a malaria-diagnosing device that costs pennies per person.

Quarterly earnings announcements and economic data should influence Wednesday's session.

Approximately 4,500 employees are expected to join Zebra when the transaction is complete.

South Korean officials reportedly said that 368 passengers had been rescued so far, but no further details were revealed.