US Senate Approves Permanent Internet Access Tax Ban
The measure passed Thursday also would ban some taxes on digital goods and services and end temporary extensions on tax prohibitions.
Video: Market Turmoil; Is This Another 2008?
As turbulence tears through regional markets, investors continue to be anxious about the health of the global economy.
Donors Seek Clinton Comeback, Sharper Message Before Debate With Sanders
Several among Hillary Clinton’s wide circle of donors said they believed her surprisingly large loss in New Hampshire would bring out the fighter in her.
Video: JetBlue Gets Into Venture Capital
Low-cost carrier JetBlue carrier becomes the first U.S. airline to set up a venture capital subsidiary in Silicon Valley.
Video: Who Is John Kasich?
Republican presidential candidate John Kasich finished in a strong second-place to Donald Trump at the New Hampshire primary - but who is he?
Video: Rio Tinto Flinches Amid Commodities Pain
Global miner Rio Tinto has posted its worst underlying earnings in 11 years and scrapped a generous payout policy in the face of a bleak outlook for the global economy.
PepsiCo (PEP) Revenue Beats Estimates As North America Sales Rise
Higher sales of snacks and beverages in North America helped reduce the impact of a stronger dollar.
China Responds To Reports Of US, India Joint Patrols In South China Sea
China, which lays claim to most of the South China Sea, said Thursday that interference from countries outside the region threatens peace and stability.
Death Toll In Syrian Civil War Is 470,000: The Guardian
With those injured in the conflict, that amounts to more than 11 percent of the population, the Guardian reported.
Greek Navy Helicopter Crashes In Aegean, 3 Feared Dead
Officials have little hope that any of the crew would be found alive.
NY Governor Urges US To Block KeyCorp-First Niagara Merger
The plan would result in job cuts and force many New York state residents to rely on costly banking alternatives, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
Drugmaker Mylan To Buy Rival Meda For $7.2B
The move comes three months after Mylan gave up on its seven-month pursuit of smaller rival Perrigo.
Female Suicide Bombers Kill More Than 60 In Northeast Nigeria
The attack occurred 50 miles outside the capital of Borno state, center of the jihadist Boko Haram insurgency, officials said.
Yahoo Announces First Round Of Layoffs As It Trims 15% Of Workforce
The internet company's first reductions will take effect April 11. It previously said it would ultimately reduce payroll by 15 percent.
Pressure Grows For More US Airstrikes In Afghanistan
"Only air support and airstrikes break the Taliban," said an Afghan army officer in Kandahar, site of fierce fighting in recent months.
Russia Proposes March Truce Ahead Of Meeting On Syria On Thursday In Munich
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will seek an accord Thursday when officials from Russia, the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Iran gather in Munich.
Boeing To Slash Jobs In Commercial Airplane Unit
The company did not provide a time frame for the job reductions or an overall target for cuts.
Top Amazon Exec To Take Post With Italian Prime Minister
Diego Piacentini, Amazon's senior vice president of international consumer business, will lead the Italian prime minister's digital technology office.
Ohio House Passes Bill To Deny Funds To Planned Parenthood
Gov. John Kasich, a Republican presidential candidate, is expected to sign the bill, which the state Senate had already passed.
Car Recalls: Carfax Says Nearly 1 In 5 US Vehicles Have Unresolved Safety Issues
Carfax says there are more than 47 million cars in the U.S. with open recalls, up 27 percent from a year ago.
Video: How Sick Are Europe’s Banks?
Deutsche Bank shares have recovered some ground after hitting 30-year lows. But concern about the health of Europe’s banks is growing.
Khomeini Grandson Loses Appeal To Stand In Iranian Election
Hassan Khomeini, 43, will not be allowed to stand in the Assembly of Experts election this month.
At Least 6 Killed At Cameroon Funeral By 2 Suicide Attackers
Two Boko Haram suicide bombers targeted a funeral gathering in the country's north.
US And India Consider Joint Patrols In South China Sea: US Official
The U.S. wants its regional allies and other Asian nations to take a more united stance against China over disputed islands in the area.
Kidnapped Journalist Found Dead In Central Mexico
Anabel Flores is the latest victim of a wave of attacks on reporters in the country.
Trump And Sanders Winners Of New Hampshire Primary
Businessman Donald Trump and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders won New Hampshire’s primary on Tuesday.
Amazon Expands Logistics Reach In China
Some analysts say the move could position Amazon to offer shipping services, competing with the likes of United Parcel Service and DHL Worldwide Express.
Supreme Court Blocks Obama Carbon Emissions Plan
The brief order from the justices on Tuesday night said that the regulations would be on hold until the legal challenge from corporations and 27 states is completed.
Elon Musk’s SolarCity Corp (SCTY) Sees Bigger-Than-Expected Loss For First Quarter As Installations Fall Short Of Target
The solar panel installer has lost nearly half its value over the past 12 months due to concerns that tumbling oil prices will erode demand.
Banks Eye More Cost Cuts Amid Global Growth Concerns
Banks in the U.S. are examining ways to cut expenses even more, as market turmoil have sent the sector’s shares down.