More Americans Quitting Jobs As Labor Market Strengthens
The signs of a robust jobs market could ease concerns about the health of the U.S. economy, which were underscored by other reports showing a drop in small business confidence
Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD) Speeds Up Store Closings After Disappointing Holiday Season
A warmer-than-expected winter in 2015 dented sales of cold-weather apparel and goods in the United States.
US Intelligence Chief Warns Of ‘Homegrown’ Security Threat
In his annual assessment, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper warned that fast-moving cyber and technological advances could imperil the U.S.
New Hampshire Voters Head To The Polls
Amid very high turnout — as early results came in — media outlets declared the two outsider candidates winners.
Coca-Cola Co: Coke Earnings Boosted By Cost Cuts, Cheaper Commodities Prices
The soda maker has been busy reducing costs through job reductions and selling some of its bottling operations and factories.
Obama Seeks Over One-Third Rise In US Cybersecurity Funding
The initiative is more than a one-third increase from the $14 billion sought last year.
Arrest Warrant Issued For Taiwan Developer After Deadly Quake
Rescue efforts have focused on the wreckage of a 17-storey building, where more than 100 people are listed as missing.
Two Corpses Found In Mexico After Apparent Abduction
The people were part of a group abducted by police in the state of Veracruz and handed over to a criminal group, sources said.
US Military Seeks To Prepare Africa For Shifting Terror Threat
Cooperation between the U.S. and African nations has increased as ISIS has exploited a power vacuum in Libya, a U.S. commander said.
Hong Kong Riot Police Clash With Protesters Amid Crackdown On Street Vendors
Violence broke out Tuesday after officers tried to clear street vendors who sell food, trinkets and other items from makeshift stalls.
Cisco Systems Numbers To Offer Gauge Of Technology Demand
The networking equipment maker is the largest of several companies reporting earnings this week that have benefited from cloud computing.
North Korea Rocket Launch May Spur US Missile Defense Buildup In Asia
Washington sought to reassure allies South Korea and Japan of its commitment to their defense after Sunday's launch by Pyongyang.
Evidence Manipulated In ‘Serial’ Case, FBI Agent Says
Lawyers for a man serving a life sentence for strangling his ex-girlfriend are seeking a new trial amid questions raised by the podcast in 2014.
Wife Of ISIS Leader Charged In Death Of American, US Says
Nisreen Assad Ibrahim Bahar, an Iraqi citizen, has been linked to the death of Kayla Mueller in February 2015, the Justice Department says.
US Upgrades, Expands Fiat Chrysler Gearshift Probe
Federal safety officials say they have reports of 314 complaints, including 121 crashes and 30 injuries, after vehicles rolled away.
National Security Agency Plans Reorganization
A merger of spying and domestic security operations would help the agency maximize the use of its resources, its director said.
Hack Of Govt Employee Data Prompts US Probe
The U.S. departments of Justice and Homeland Security will investigate thefts of personal data of DHS and FBI workers.
Obama Wants Bigger Budgets For Wall Street Regulators SEC And CFTC, White House Says
President Obama's plan would boost funding for the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
US Inflation Survey Tumbles In Red Flag For Fed
Consumers' expectations for inflation fell as they became more cognizant of lower costs for gas, healthcare and college, the survey found.
Yelp Revenue Rises 40 Percent, CFO To Step Down
The consumer review website company’s shares were down 10.2 percent at $16.26 in volatile trading Monday.
Woman Who Accused Bill Clinton Of Assault To Campaign Against Hillary Presidential Run
Willey, a former White House volunteer, had accused former President Bill Clinton of groping her in 1993.
Thirst For Coffee Sparks Supply Worries
Rising demand for premium coffee could mean supply shortages in the future. Figures from the International Coffee Organization suggest overall coffee production is already lagging demand.
Suicide Bomber In Afghan City Kills 3, Wounds 14
A suicide bomber attacked a bus filled with Afghan army personnel in the northern part of the country Monday, officials said.
Woman Pulled Alive From Rubble Two Days After Taiwan Quake
The death toll following Saturday's earthquake rose to 35 Monday; more than 100 people are still missing.
Bank Of Japan Policymakers Conflicted Over Adoption Of Negative Interest Rate
Neither economic activity nor market conditions justified the adoption of a negative interest rate, according to one Bank of Japan policymaker.
Haiti Postpones Carnival As President Steps Down Amid Unrest
The celebrations were delayed due to fears of anti-government violence as Michel Martelly left office with no elected successor.
Crude Oil Prices: Prolonged Slump Leads To Second Wave Of Cuts In 2016 Budgets
Eighteen of the top 30 U.S. oil companies by output have outlined their spending plans for 2016. They have cut their budgets by 40 percent on average.
Red Cross Aid Reaches Besieged Syrian Town
Rebel-held suburbs of Damascus have been encircled by Assad regime forces for years and are nearing starvation.
UN Security Council Holds Emergency Session On North Korea
Council diplomats said they expected the body to issue a unanimous statement of condemnation.
France Curbs Blood Donations Over Zika Fears
Travelers from areas affected by the outbreak zones must wait at least 28 days before giving blood, the health minister says.