A Divided Fed Pits World's Woes Against Domestic Growth
Thirteen of 17 Fed members last week said they still expect to hike rates this year.
Trump Defend Obama? 'I Don't Think So!'
Trump drew criticism from rivals when he failed to challenge a man at a New Hampshire town hall meeting who said Muslims were a problem in the United States.
Pope Says Moved By Meeting With Syrian Refugees Hosted In Vatican
"They are fleeing from death and seeking life," the pope said in reference to the refugees.
Greeks Vote On Whether To Give Leftists Another Chance
Opinion polls suggest Tsipras may have the edge, but so narrow a one that a win for Meimarakis would not be surprising.
Fed Rate Hike Depends In Part On Global Economy: Williams
San Francisco Fed President John Williams declined to specify whether he sees October or December as the appropriate time to go.
Fed's Lacker Says Economy Strong Enough For Higher Rates
Lacker was the lone dissenter among the 10 Fed officials who voted at the meeting, saying the Fed's target should rise by a quarter point.
Putin Gives Go-Ahead To Belarus Airbase Plan
The announcement may also signal the Kremlin's interest in keeping unpredictable Belarus within its geopolitical orbit.
Volkswagen Could Face $18 Billion Penalties From EPA
Volkswagen can face civil penalties of $37,500 for each vehicle not in compliance with federal clean air rules.
Dividend Payers Get A Break From Fed Decision
"We believe we have moved from a market where one should simply buy the dips, to one in which one ought to also sell rallies," wrote a chief market strategist at Cantor Fitzgerald in New York.
Turkish Jets Hit Kurdish Militant Camps In Iraq, At Least 55 Killed: Sources
The jets took off from a base in Diyarbakir, in Turkey's southeast, and later returned without damage, sources said.
Pakistan Bombs Taliban Hideouts After Deadly Raid On Military Base
Pakistani jets killed 16 suspected militants in bombing raids near the Afghan border on Saturday.
Japan Enacts Bills Easing Pacifist Constitution's Limits On Military
Thousands of demonstrators have rallied near parliament every day this week, chanting "Scrap the war bills" and "Abe resign."
Pope To Witness Impact Of US-Cuba Detente He Helped Spur
The pope is to celebrate Mass in Havana, Holguin and Santiago before flying on Tuesday to the United States, where he will meet Obama and address both the U.S. Congress and United Nations.
Mexico Arrests 13 In Connection With Chapo Escape
A total of 20 officials have now been arrested in connection with Guzman's escape from a maximum-security prison in central Mexico in July.
China Calls For Responsibility As It Pushes North Korea Talks Again
North Korea is expected to launch an upgraded long-range ballistic missile, which would violate international sanctions, as it prepares to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of its ruling Workers' Party of Korea on Oct. 10.
Shutdown Of Mitsubishi Auto Plant In Illinois Coming Soon: Report
A closure would mark a setback for the United Auto Workers union, which is negotiating for higher wages with Detroit's Big Three automakers.
Washington Gridlock Slowed US Economy: JPMorgan's Dimon
"If we want people in Washington to collaborate, let's elect people who are going to collaborate," Dimon told Chuck Todd of NBC News.
Jesse Jackson Jr. Out Of Prison, Completing Sentence At Home
The ex-congressman's 30-month sentence was reduced for good behavior and for completing a substance abuse program.
VW Could Face $18B In EPA Penalties Over Auto Software
The German automaker can face civil penalties of $37,500 for each vehicle not in compliance with U.S. clean air rules.
Who Is 'Baby Doe'? Mother And Boyfriend Arrested In Death Of Toddler Girl Found In Boston
Michael Patrick McCarthy, 35, has been charged with a girl's murder, and the child's mother, Rachelle Bond, 40, was charged as an accessory after the fact, police said.
Democratic Fundraisers Want Biden To Challenge Clinton
"In our opinion, the next president must be Joe Biden. If he announces he’s running, we’re all in."
China 'Extremely Concerned' By Proposed US Challenge To Claims
China's increasingly assertive action to back up its sovereignty claims in the South China Sea have included land reclamation and the construction of ports and air facilities on several reefs in the Spratly Islands.
Turkey Spent $7.6B Hosting 2.2 Million Syrian Refugees
Death Toll In South Sudan Fuels Truck Blast Reaches 182
The blast occurred on Wednesday as crowds gathered around the tanker to gather fuel after it had veered off the road.
Experts Urge Release Of Details Of IAEA Inspection At Iran Site
The experts said the failure to disclose the details was damaging the credibility of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
McDonald's Investor Group Wants Antibiotic-Free Meats
An estimated 70 percent of antibiotics important to human health are sold for use in meat and dairy production.
Group Seeks To Boost Diversity Among Financial Planners
The Association of African American Financial Advisors, known as the Quad-A, will gather Sept. 24-25 in Boston.
Corporate 'Siloing' An Obstacle To Charging GM Employees: Prosecutor
"It remains possible that we will charge an individual [in the ignition switch deaths case], but the law doesn't always let us to do what we wish we could," a U.S. attorney said.
US Preparing Eased Rules For Cuba Trade: Sources
The regulations would allow U.S. companies to establish subsidiaries in Cuba, possibly via joint ventures with Cuban firms, and allow ferries and ships to stop in Cuba.
Sales From Organic US Farms Reached $5.5B Last Year: USDA
Demand for organic fruits, vegetables, meat and grains has risen steadily as shoppers have become more concerned about genetically modified products.