Swiss Seek Malaysian Help Probing $4B Financial Scandal
Money from a Malaysian state-owned fund was transferred to Swiss accounts held by current or former Malaysian or Emirati officials, a Swiss prosecutor said.
Boeing Wins Contract To Build New Air Force One Presidential Jets
The U.S. Air Force has previously said it had earmarked $1.65 billion for two replacement jets for carrying the U.S. president.
France To Recognize Palestinian State Unless Deadlock With Israel Broken
Letting the status quo continue risks killing off a two-state solution and playing into the hands of ISIS, France's foreign minister says.
California Jail Escape Update: One Of Three Escapees Surrenders To Police
Bac Duong, 43, gave himself up to police in Santa Ana on Friday, the Orange County sheriff said.
Syrian Opposition To Go To Geneva As Peace Talks Open
Until the last minute, the opposition High Negotiations Committee had refused to participate in the peace negotiations.
General Motors Pitches Product Strategy To Skeptical Investors
Over the next several years, General Motors will undertake the most extensive overhaul of its vehicle development process in decades, it said.
Facebook To Prohibit Private Firearm Transactions On Its Service
The policy change, to be announced Friday, would not apply to licensed retailers, a report said.
US To Withhold Some Clinton Emails With Top-Secret Information
In a statement Friday, the Clinton campaign downplayed the announcement as an example of "overclassification run amok."
Zika Outbreak: American Airlines, Other Carriers Facing Mounting Fears Over Mosquito-Borne Virus
A World Health Organization warning that 4 million people in the Americas could get the virus exacerbated travel industry jitters.
EgyptAir Mechanic Suspected In Russian Plane Crash: Sources
The mechanic, whose cousin joined ISIS in Syria, is suspected of planting a bomb on the Metrojet flight that crashed in October, Reuters reported.
US, British Spies Hacked Israeli Air Force: Reports Citing Snowden
The operation, codenamed "Anarchist," was run out of a Cyprus base and also targeted other Middle East states, according to documents attributed to leaks by Edward Snowden.
GM Forms Team For Self-Driving, Electric Cars
GM plans to launch late this year the electric Chevrolet Bolt, which would run about 200 miles on a charge, priced at about $35,000.
Bloomberg Run Could Boost Trump Presidential Bid, Poll Says
In a matchup between Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton, adding Bloomberg to the ballot would trim Clinton's lead, a poll says.
Asia Investors Cautious, Await Bank Of Japan Action
Speculation was rife that the Bank of Japan will add more stimulus, though many doubt it will come at Friday's policy meeting.
Republicans Raise Concerns On Visa Waiver Bill Implementation
The law was designed to keep travelers to Syria, Iraq, Iran and Sudan from entering the U.S., except through normal processes.
Syria Peace Talks Derailed As Opposition Stays Away
Opposition leaders said their delegation would not be in Geneva on Friday because they received no assurances that airstrikes would end.
DuPont To Face 40 Trials Annually Over Teflon Cancer Link
A federal judge's case lineup is designed to encourage a settlement of more than 3,550 lawsuits.
Alphabet Changes Results Format To Separate Google, Other Units
Quarterly financial figures for Alphabet’s various businesses will be issued beginning Monday, the company said.
Zika Virus Could Affect 4M People, WHO Says
The spread of the mosquito-borne virus has gone from a mild threat to one of alarming proportions, the World Health Organization's leader said.
Video: What Is Zika?
A recent outbreak has spread to 23 countries and territories, the World Health Organization says, adding that a safe and effective vaccine could take a year to develop.
California Solar: State Upholds Critical Green Energy Policy For Rooftop Systems
Regulators maintain a policy that makes rooftop solar affordable by letting homeowners sell electricity back to their utility.
Under Armour Demand Continues To Soar, Stock Leaps
The U.S. sportswear maker reported a 31 percent jump in revenue Thursday, beating the expectations of analysts.
Campaigning In Style: How Jeb Bush Blew Through His Warchest
Jeb Bush’s campaign spent lavishly on transportation, boutique hotels and private soirees, but it has not gotten much bang for its buck.
Zika Virus: JetBlue, Other Airlines Refunding Travel To Impacted Areas
The airline will refund customers with tickets to areas impacted by virus or let them re-book flights.
California Rooftop Solar: State To Make Major Choice On Support For Green Energy Rules
The state’s regulators are scheduled to vote Thursday on new rules for compensating owners of rooftop solar systems.
Alibaba’s Quarterly Revenue Jumps A Better-Than-Expected 32% Thanks To Strong Holiday Sales
The Chinese e-commerce giant is trying to replace decelerating volume growth in shopping by expanding in other areas.
US Asks NATO For Surveillance Planes In Fight Against Islamic State
NATO defense ministers are set to discuss the U.S. request at a meeting in early February.
Myanmar’s Outgoing Thein Sein Promises To Help New Government
Thein Sein, the country's outgoing president, instituted large-scale political and economic reforms in the Asian nation.
Theranos Blood-Test Lab Deficient Practices Pose Health Risk, Regulator Says
In a letter this week, Theranos was given 10 days to correct issues at its Newark, California, facility.
Syria Ignored Most Requests To Deliver Aid, UN Says
In total, the U.N. said 13.5 million people in Syria need humanitarian aid, up from 1.3 million in 2014.