Latest Election Polls: These States Could Raise The Minimum Wage On Election Day
See which of the four states with minimum wage hike measures on their ballots are most likely to give their lowest-paid hourly workers a raise on Election Day.
Will Obama Pardon Chelsea Manning? WikiLeaks Informant Likely To Remain In Prison
With a biopic film and frequent media coverage, Edward Snowden has won much of the spotlight. But many are pushing for the presidential pardon of another U.S. government leaker.
How Rich Is Donald Trump? His 2016 Presidential Campaign Made Him Richer
Donald Trump has already made millions from his campaign, not counting the free advertising spots he won due in part to constant media attention.
Tesla News: New Report Endorsing SolarCity Merger 'Fantastic,' Says CEO Elon Musk
Telsa founder and chief executive officer Elon Musk told CNBC on Friday that he was "very, very happy" with a leading advisory group's endorsement of his proposed acquisition of SolarCity.
Elon Musk News: 'Only A Matter Of Time' Before Artificial Intelligence Conducts Massive Online Hacks, Says Tech Billionaire
Once again warning of the dangers of artificial intelligence, Tesla Motors and SpaceX founder Elon Musk took to Twitter to warn of the technology's cyber consequences.
Clinton, Trump Latest Polls: Swing States In Play in A 4-Way Race With Gary Johnson, Jill Stein
The two top candidates are in the final stretch of the campaign, with third-party candidates presenting a challenge in important states.
Saudi Prince Flogged: Royal Family Punished With Lashings Under Sharia Law
Less than a month after the execution of a crown prince, an unnamed member of the Saudi Arabian royal family was sentenced to lashing by a court in the city of Jeddah.
Melania Trump's Best Fashion Moments In Pictures, From Her Convention Dress To Her Pussy-Bow Blouse [PHOTOS]
The potential first lady has made some noteworthy designer fashion choices this election in her rare appearances on the campaign trail, most notably, her "pussy-bow" blouse and bell-sleeved RNC dress.
Facebook (FB) Stock Price: News Of Future Ad Revenue Drop Causes Big Dip
While Facebook's third-quarter earnings showed solid revenue growth, warnings of a future drop in advertising income sent investors on a selling spree in the after hours on Wednesday.
October Jobs Report: What A Clinton Or Trump Presidency Would Mean For The Labor Market
With the election days away, the Bureau of Labor Statistics' October report on the state of the job market could influence the chances of a Clinton victory.
Banking Trends 2016: More Mortgages Supplied By Nonbanks Than By JP Morgan, Bank Of America, Wells Fargo, Others
For the first time, nonbanks have surpassed banks as the leading suppliers of mortgages, an industry group found.
Iranian Ayatollah: American Leaders 'Dishonest, Unreliable, Deceptive Backstabbers'
“The United States itself is facing a crisis—how can a crisis-stricken country resolve another country’s problems?” Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday.
China Economy: Yuan Currency Depreciation May Be A Sign Of More Serious Problems
China's currency has hit record lows against the dollar, in another sign that the world's largest economy could be entering a broader crisis.
Janet Yellen Federal Reserve Announcement: Interest Rates Likely To Rise In December
After delaying an interest rate hike in September, the Federal Reserve once again pushed off an increase in the federal funds rate following the close of its meeting on Wednesday.
Do Migrants Help The Economy? Germany To Report Strong Growth Amid Influx Of Asylum Seekers
Germany's far-right AfD party has lambasted the belief that an influx of migrants can benefit the economy, but recent data support this theory.
Donald Trump Qualifications For Office: He Is A Business, Man, But Is That Good For The Country?
America will soon choose either a businessman or a woman with decades of political experience for the presidency, but can a purely private-sector background truly prepare a candidate for success in public office?
Fitbit Inc. (FIT) Earnings Preview: With Wearable Market More Crowded, Shares Could Plunge After Third Quarter Release
With plenty of investors likely to short the wearable maker's shares, analysts aren't feeling incredibly optimistic ahead of Fitbit's third quarter earnings results.
Who Donates To Trump And Clinton? List Of Richest Campaign Contributors Includes Hedge Fund Managers, Media Moguls
Sheldon Adelson recently reaffirmed his ranking as the top donor to conservative causes this election season, but who else makes the list?
Will Oil Prices Ever Go Back Up? ExxonMobil, Chevron And Others Report Dismal Quarterly Earnings Amid Industry Challenges
Low oil prices are hardly news, but with big gas companies reporting declines in year-over-year earnings and cutting back on expenditures, will the cost of fuel ever return to 2014 levels?
Are Uber And Lyft Drivers Racist? Study Finds Discrimination Against Passengers With 'African American-Sounding' Names
Those with “African American-sounding” names waited as much as 35 percent longer than those with “white sounding” names.
Fed Interest Rate Hike Coming? Decision Looms On Nov. 2 Amid Jobs And Housing Growth
In September, the Fed held off on raising its target for the federal funds rate, and on Nov. 2, it will likely avoid an increase once more.
Donald Trump Sexual Assault Accusations: Timeline And List Of Women With Lawsuits, Including A 13-Year-Old Girl
From 1979 to the past few years, numerous women have accused Republican nominee Donald Trump of assault, harassment and other forms of unwanted sexual advances.
Twitter Stock (TWTR): Shares Jump After Beating Q3 Estimates, Company Lays Off 9 Percent Of Workforce
The social media giant posted third-quarter losses of $103 million but beat Wall Street estimates.
Saudi Arabia Drops Egyptian Pound From Exchange Markets As Currency Rapidly Depreciates
With the Egyptian pound plummeting in value, exchange agencies have discontinued trade of the collapsed currency.
Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA) 3Q 2016 Earnings: Tesla Shares Surge After Posting Second Quarterly Profit Off Sales Of Model S, Model X Cars
Tesla posted record profits for its third quarter, marking the automaker's first positive earnings since the spring of 2013.
Germany's Former Nazi Capital Still Hostile Toward Jews, Muslims And Roma People, Study Finds
A study by the Munich-based Ludwig-Maximilian University found that a majority of residents in the German state of Bavaria exhibit anti-Muslim hostilities, while just over a third have feelings of anti-Semitism.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Price: iPhone Sales Decline In China, Worldwide, But Holiday Purchases Could Help Tech Giant Recover
After three consecutive quarters of falling year-over-year revenue growth and iPhone sales, Apple Inc. (APPL) hopes the holiday season will give it a much-needed boost.
What Is The Minimum Wage? You Could Get A Raise On Election Day 2016 Under These Ballot Measures
On top of helping to choose the next U.S. president, four states could decide to hike — and in one case, maybe lower — their minimum wages on Nov. 8.
Saudi Prince Execution: King Salman's Sharia Law Justice Praised By Muslims
Saudi Arabian citizens extolled their monarchy's recent likely beheading of a crown prince, citing it as an example of equal and just application of Sharia law.
North Korea News: Where Pyongyang Gets Its Money For Nuclear Weapons Projects
As prices continue to rise and supplies dwindle in light of the Paris climate agreement, coal exporter North Korea stands to thrive despite U.N. sanctions.
