State Department Halts Review Of Clinton Emails At FBI Request, Spokeswoman Says
The move followed a request from the FBI, a spokeswoman said Friday.
Fed Shouldn’t Wait To Hike Rates, Cleveland Chief Mester Says
"Waiting until every piece of data lines up ... risks having to move rates up more aggressively in the future," Loretta Mester said Friday.
Tech Giants Back EPA Plan To Fight Climate Change
In addition to Google, Apple, Microsoft and Amazon, more than 200 current and former members of Congress voiced support for the Clean Power Plan.
Social Media Users Raise Concerns After Reddit Changes Transparency Report
The change suggests the online forum's operators could be handing over customer data to the FBI via a secretive government authority.
US Hospitals Face Growing Ransomware Threat, Security Group Says
More than half of midsize hospitals surveyed had computer networks infected with malware, the Health Information Trust Alliance said.
As US Shale Drillers Suffer, Even The Bankrupt Keep Pumping Oil
With U.S. oil prices now trading below $40 a barrel, the corporate casualties are already mounting.
Exclusive: North Korea To Pursue Nuclear And Missile Programs, Says Envoy
Joint military exercises by the U.S. and South Korea pose a threat to Pyongyang, North Korea’s ambassador to the U.N. in Geneva said.
Student-Built Exoskeleton Mimics Human Knee
Students from ETH Zurich are developing an exoskeleton for paraplegics that they say more accurately mimics natural knee gait meaning it won't struggle on uneven terrain. Matthew Stock reports.
VW Recalls 91,000 Passat Sedans In US To Fix Cable Insulation
The cars were assembled between 2012 and 2014, the company said. Vehicles in markets outside the U.S. were not affected.
UN Hopes Parties To Yemen Peace Talks Will Engage Constructively
There have already been several failed attempts to defuse the conflict in Yemen, which has triggered a humanitarian crisis in the Arab world’s poorest country.
Hong Kong Man Builds Life-Sized Humanoid Robot From Scratch
A product and graphics designer in Hong Kong spent over $50,000 creating a life-sized humanoid robot to fulfill his childhood dream.
GM, Fiat Chrysler US March Auto Sales Miss Expectations
However, sales to consumers rose 6 percent, GM said as it pulled back on its sales to rental agencies, a business that cuts into its profit.
Belgium Largest Source Of European Fighters In Syria Per Head: Study
A report noted that European Union countries should not be complacent about citizens' leaving to fight in the Middle East.
Cirque De Soleil Sues Justin Timberlake [Video]
Cirque de Soleil have taken legal action over the singer's record 'Don't Hold the Wall'. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.
Nissan Shows Flying Ramen April Fools' Video
Japanese car maker Nissan decided to have some fun with its brand name on Friday (April 1), releasing a video in which its name gets mixed up with companies with similar names.
Exclusive: Egypt Blocked Facebook Internet Service Over Surveillance - Sources
The Egyptian government suspended Free Basics in December, only two months after the service was launched in the country.
Security Gaps Found In US Visa Database, Report Says
The U.S. State Department learned that applicants' names, photos and biometric data were at risk of being stolen, ABC News reported.
Asia Investors On Defensive Ahead Of US Job Data
Sentiment was also affected by Standard & Poor's decision late Thursday to cut China's credit outlook to negative.
Brazil’s Rousseff Gets Relief From Top Court, Supporters
The president is fighting impeachment over charges of irregularities in the government budget designed to favor her re-election in 2014.
William Dudley, Boss Of NY Fed, Says He Opposes Rash Legislative Changes
In a speech Thursday, William Dudley, a close ally of Fed Chair Janet Yellen, defended the way the U.S. central bank operates.
Reddit Deletes ‘Warrant Canary’ From Transparency Report
The move suggests the online platform is now being asked to hand over customer data under a secretive law enforcement authority.
Billionaire Joseph Safra Charged In Brazil Bribery Scheme
The world's richest banker knew executives at his Banco Safra SA planned to pay tax auditors $4.2 million in bribes, Brazilian prosecutors said.
Uber CEO Must Face Price-Fixing Lawsuit, Judge Rules
Travis Kalanick's company was not named as a defendant, despite being valued at well over $50 billion in recent funding rounds.
NY State In Tentative Deal For $15/Hour Minimum Wage
The tentative plan would fall short of a uniform statewide increase, calling for a faster-rate rise in New York City.
Canada To Welcome In 10,000 More Syrian Refugees
The Liberal government won election in October 2015 pledging to bring in more Syrian refugees more quickly than the previous Conservative government.
Amazon In Talks To Buy Stake In Mapping Company HERE: Sources
Investing in HERE could make sense for Amazon, which is rolling out delivery services in major cities in the U.S. and Europe.
FBI Teams Helping Belgium Investigate Recent Attacks: White House
America has sent FBI teams to help Belgian authorities investigate the March 22 attacks that killed 32 people.
Foxconn’s $3.5 Billion Bet To Keep Up With Apple
By acquiring Sharp, which supplies screens for iPhones, Apple contractor Foxconn also looks to become a major player in LCD panels.
Conservatives Push For Nearly Unthinkable Death Penalty Ban
Those leading the campaign say capital punishment is a costly, inefficient and heavily bureaucratic program.
Eiffel Tower Closes Amid Labor Protests [Video]
Tourists wanting to visit the Paris landmark Thursday discovered it was closed to the public because of nationwide strikes.