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An error has occured and your email has not been sent. Panel Recommends Ban on Lithium Batteries as Passenger Plane Cargo A panel of international safety experts took a major step Wednesday toward persuading the aviation arm of the United Nations to ban all shipments of rechargeable lithium batteries from cargo holds of passenger airliners, according to people familiar with the matter.

PayPal Opens Venmo App to Online Stores as Results Beat Expectations PayPal said its peer-to-peer payments app Venmo can now be used to buy from online stores, as the payments company aims to expand its transactions fast enough to combat intense competition and falling prices. Chinese Citizen Admits Stealing High-Tech Seeds in U.

Jail Break Leads to 5 Arrests, Escaped Inmates Still at Large The investigation of a daring California jail break has led to the arrests of five people, with more expected, but the three inmates who escaped remain at large, the Orange County sheriff said Wednesday. The A-Hed At the Australian Open, Players Run for the Free Food The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year, is known as the Happy Slam because of its many perks.

But this year may be the happiest of all: Spaces A Midcentury Building Is Remade for Today The structure at Madison Ave.

For GOP, Prime-Time Debate Showdown The Trump campaign sticks to its pledge to skip the Fox News debate on Thursday; it announces an event for veterans in Des Moines at the same time. Stocks Drop as Fed Signals Renewed Worry U. Sports The Great New York Sports Debate On the eve of the final Republican debate before the primaries, we give all 12 professional sports franchises in the Greater New York area a chance to argue their cases for local supremacy in Michigan Governor Seeks More Aid for Flint Victims Michigan Gov.

Rick Snyder pledged more state assistance to address the lead-contamination crisis in Flint, as well as seeking federal loans and an expansion of Medicaid coverage for residents under the age of FTC Sues DeVry Education Over Allegedly Deceptive Ads Federal regulators took aim at another major for-profit college chain Wednesday, suing DeVry Education for allegedly running false TV and online advertisements about the employment success and earnings of its graduates.

Election Congressional Democrats Align With Clinton Over Sanders As early Democratic presidential nominating races tighten, many influential congressional Democrats are emphasizing positions that are more aligned with those of Hillary Clinton than Bernie Sanders. Companies Find Tech Talent In Robust Freelance Market A new class of private marketplace that connects software developers with corporations eager to hire people with the latest tech skills has popped up in Silicon Valley and other markets that attract young, freelance coders.

Discover Financial Profit Misses Expectations Discover Financial Services Inc. Six Ex-Brokers Acquitted of Libor Rigging in London A jury has acquitted six former brokers of fraudulently trying to manipulate a widely used benchmark interest rate, dealing a major blow to a yearslong international investigation. Investors Hedge Bets on Crude-Oil Revival How bad is the oil bust? Even the big believers in an inevitable rebound are hedging their bets. Chaos in Libya a Growing Draw for Extremists Libya is emerging as a new destination of choice for extremists, a report released Wednesday said.

Wary Fed Keeps Its Options Open Federal Reserve officials expressed renewed worry about financial-market turbulence and slow economic growth abroad, leaving doubts about whether the central bank will raise interest rates as early as March. Wealthiest Pensioners Take Advantage of U. Reforms Some of the U.

New York Will Allow Extra Test Time New York students in grades three through eight will get extra time on state tests this spring if they need it. Wonder Land The Humbling of the West Europe and the U.

Bookshelf A History of the Hirsute The ancient Hebrews honored beards. Peter the Great taxed his shaggier subjects. Lincoln grew one to make his mug look more presidential. First Rule of Olympic Drug Testing: Show Up Olympic boxing hopeful Cam Awesome is one of a growing number of athletes to fall victim to strict whereabouts-reporting rules.

How can he take on Hillary? Children of the Corn vs. The Obama Uncertainty Principle Firms are fleeing the absurd U. But we must go further. Juniper Networks Tops Estimates But Warns of Uncertainty Juniper Networks swung to a profit in the December quarter, topping its projections, but the company gave mixed guidance for the current quarter.

Exhibition Review Once Upon a Time A fashion exhibition inspired by classic tales of enchantment and transformation. Officials Call for Stronger Efforts to Combat Heroin, Painkiller Abuse Governors, senators and law-enforcement officials on Wednesday called for stronger efforts to combat heroin and painkiller addiction, saying the problem was overwhelming police, health-care workers and families in every state. Ebay Reports Another Drop in Revenue EBay failed to lift sales during the lucrative holiday season and signaled a tough start to the year, troubling signs for the online marketplace that has been overshadowed by Amazon.

Boeing Shares Fall Sharply Following Weak Forecast Boeing shares fell sharply Wednesday as the aerospace giant forecast profit for this year that missed expectations and said its jetliner deliveries in would fall from their record high in Ferguson Unveils Proposed Deal With U.

Germany Approves Emissions Fix for First VW Diesel Model Volkswagen has received approval in Germany for a fix of the emissions-rigging software in one of its diesel-powered models. Aereo Founder is Back with New High-Speed Wireless Service Chaitanya Kanojia, founder of the now-defunct streaming video startup Aereo, has a new venture that will offer high-speed wireless Internet service. Crown Castle Names New CEO, Lifts Guidance Crown Castle International bumped up its guidance and announced that financial chief will take over the top executive spot.

Stocks Lower After Fed Decision Asian Morning Briefing. MetLife CEO Warned Regulators in of Possible Breakup MetLife CEO Steven Kandarian warned federal regulators 15 months ago that the big life insurer could split up if subjected to stricter U. FTC Sues DeVry Education, Alleging Deceptive Ads The Federal Trade Commission accused DeVry Education of deceiving prospective students about the employment success of its graduates.

Texas Instruments Offers Disappointing Revenue Outlook Texas Instruments reported an increase in fourth-quarter profit, though the company said revenue in its current quarter would be hurt by weakness in the personal electronics market. Italy Details EU Deal to Tackle Bad Bank Loans The Italian government outlined details of a deal it struck with the European Commission to help Italian banks manage their bad loans, but doubts about its effectiveness pushed shares in some Italian lenders lower.

Verso Lines Up Its Big Creditors for Debt-Equity Swap Verso Corp. McKesson Profit Rises on Lower Tax Rate McKesson Corp. SanDisk Profit Falls but Still Tops Expectations SanDisk Corp. FCC Proposes Giving Consumers More Choices for TV Set-Top Boxes The Federal Communications Commission will vote next month on a proposal to bring more competition to the lucrative market for television set-top boxes, a move that instantly set off a pitched political battle.

Photos of the Day: How the Buyer Can Beware of Counterfeiters With high-end fashion products, tempting deals lurk on the street corners and online. Dollar Weakens After Fed Statement The dollar weakened against its key rivals Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left its key lending rates unchanged after its January policy meeting.

Ericsson Profit Rises Amid Apple Pact Swedish telecom-gear supplier Ericsson posted a jump in fourth-quarter net profit thanks to higher licensing revenue, saying its Cisco Systems alliance is likely to yield positive results this year.

The Mazda CX At Last, an Alluring Minicrossover Many cars in the minicrossover segment are too cute for their own good. Italian Government Survives Confidence Votes The government of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi survived a confidence vote in the Italian parliament over accusations of a conflict of interest in the rescue of four small banks that caused heavy losses for investors.

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General Dynamics Boosted by Steady Gulfstream Jet Orders General Dynamics Corp. Pressing Corruption Probe, Brazilian Police Make Arrests, Raid Offices Brazilian police arrested a number of people and searched the headquarters of a contractor they say used the construction of a beachfront apartment complex as a way to pay bribes and launder money.

Heard on the Street Why the Fed Has the Stock Market Spooked That the Federal Reserve may still raise rates this year amid a profits recession shows U. Natural Gas Rises Again Natural-gas prices rose for a sixth straight session Wednesday as cooler weather forecasts suggest stronger-than-expected demand is on the way in early February. Is a Luxury Wireless Speaker Worth the Splurge?

The most respected audio brands are making petite, all-in-one wireless Airplay and Bluetooth speakers that just might blow you away. Alphabet Scores an AI Win, Beating Human Player at Go Researchers at Google parent Alphabet unveiled a software program that taught itself to beat a top human player of the game Go, considered a milestone challenge.

Do I need 4K? Should I wait until next year? Fowler offers shopping tips. Getting Real About the Risk of a Financial Shortfall in Later Life Many clients need to think hard about staying on the job longer or finding supplemental income in retirement, this adviser says. FDA to Review Merck Antitoxin for Clostridium Difficile Merck said that the FDA would review an investigational antitoxin that researchers hope will prevent the recurrence of an illness often passed on to patients by healthcare workers.

The Middle Seat How Booking Sites Influence Which Hotels You Pick Online travel sites like Expedia and Priceline are tailoring search results more specifically, to the chagrin of hotel chains, Scott McCartney writes.

BEST OF THE WEB Donald Ducks It takes a real showman to stage a showy no-show. TV Networks Use Player Cameos to Curry Favor With NFL Cameos by NFL players in TV shows, especially on CBS, are becoming more common as networks that air football games aim to please the league.

Study Gives New Clues to Schizophrenia Risks Scientists have identified key genetic traits that for the first time point to a biological mechanism behind schizophrenia. Greece Has Neglected Border Obligations Greece has neglected its obligations in guarding its external borders, top European Union officials concluded Wednesday, potentially opening the way to extend for up to two years temporary border checks in Europe introduced in response to the migrant crisis.

New-Home Sales Rise in December The market for newly built U. Suspected Boko Haram Attack Kills 10 in Nigeria Three suicide bombers, all women, killed themselves and 10 other people during an attack on Wednesday in Chibok, the northeast Nigerian town where Boko Haram kidnapped teenage girls from a school in What to Watch Caterpillar is scheduled to release fourth-quarter earnings before the market opens Thursday.

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What to Watch Fertilizer giant Potash Corp. Here are a few things to watch. Heard on the Street Biogen: Clearing a Lower Biotech Bar Biogen trades in the value bin. Cancer Centers Urge Increase in HPV Vaccinations The top cancer centers in the U. Move Medical Power to People Moving power from the ACA to the people means taking it away from hospitals and insurance companies, something easier said than done. Anthem Medical Costs Rise Health insurer Anthem said more of its premiums went toward paying medical costs in its latest quarter, eating into profit, though revenue rose more than expected.

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A second teaser video released Wednesday featuring Alec Baldwin and Dan Marino promotes the Amazon Echo speaker and the voice-activated virtual assistant Alexa. Term Limits Can Help State Lobbyists Bully New Pols Michigan representatives and senators are limited to three two-year terms and two four-year terms, respectively.

The speaker and majority leader are often individuals with only two years of experience. Merci, Canada, for Fighting For the Hostage Pipeline Finally, a company is willing to stand up against President Obama and his abuse of and disregard for the U.

Unfortunately it has to be a Canadian company,. Al Jazeera Files Arbitration Claim Against Egypt Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazera said it has filed a claim with an international arbitration body against the Egyptian government, saying it harassed its journalists and damaged its property. When the Hair Is Apparent, Choose and Maintain the Right Beard Style Shaving expert Jeff Raider says beards and facial hair telegraph a message; the key is to maintain the look.

Biogen Results Top Expectations Biogen reported better-than-expected results for its fourth quarter as sales of its multiple sclerosis drug Tecfidera grew.

Inside a Helsinki Haven A couple converts a three-bedroom courtyard home into a spacious one-bedroom retreat. Left at the Altar Again Meredith Corp. Textron Shares Drop After Unexpected Revenue Drop Shares of Textron Inc. Principal Killed in Bus Accident Saved Students An Indianapolis elementary school principal was seen pushing several students out of the way of an oncoming bus before the vehicle fatally struck her, authorities said Tuesday.

New York Philharmonic Names Jaap van Zweden Its Next Music Director The Dutch conductor, who will succeed Alan Gilbert, currently leads the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.

German Government Trims Economic Growth Forecast The German government trimmed its economic growth forecast for to 1. Heard on the Street Santander: No Margin for Error The Spanish bank faces drags from low interest rates in Spain and bad loan problems in Brazil.

Hess Loss Deepens on Weakness in Energy Prices Hess deepened its loss in its fourth quarter amid big drops in energy prices. Jude Medical Offers Weak Profit Outlook St. Jude Medical offered weak profit forecasts for as the company continues to face pressure in its cardiac rhythm segment. Rockwell Automation Lowers Guidance Rockwell Automation lowered its guidance for the year as the company grapples with crimped commodities prices and currency headwinds.

Booz Allen Slightly Beats Expectations Booz Allen Hamilton said profit rose and revenue edged higher in its third quarter, as the government consulting firm was aided by an income tax benefit. Tupperware Sales Fall on Strong Dollar Tupperware Brands gave downbeat guidance after posting a worse-than-expected drop in sales in the latest quarter as the stronger dollar continues to dent results for the maker of plastic food ware. Out of Sync and Out of Sorts Novartis has two big problems that are set to cast a pall over its near-term performance.

IAB Chief Goes Off On Ad Blockers Here's your morning roundup of the biggest marketing, advertising and media industry news and happenings. Battle of the Cranes: Gerard Baker on the Presidential Race, Fed Policy, a Malaysian Scandal and More A personal, guided tour to the best scoops and stories every day in The Wall Street Journal, from Editor in Chief Gerard Baker. Denmark Reports First Case of Zika Virus A young Danish man, who has returned home after traveling in Latin America, has been diagnosed with the Zika virus, Danish hospital officials said.

Terrorism Fears Blamed for Rights Crackdown Western governments fearful of terror attacks and the potential threat posed by refugees are shortchanging human rights, Human Rights Watch said.

Mini Soda Containers Keep Dollar Sales Afloat Value of soda sales stayed stable last year, despite a decline in volume sold as consumers cut back over mounting concerns about obesity and artificial sweeteners.

New Venezuela Assembly Leader Pulls No Punches Henry Ramos Allup, the president of the opposition-controlled congress, is driven by one goal: Iowa and New Hampshire Boast Strong Economies Iowa and New Hampshire, the first states on the presidential calendar, have two of the strongest economies in the U. Asian Bond Markets Becoming Sickly Thanks to Stock Slide Asian bond markets are starting to catch a cold from the slump in regional stocks this year, with wealthy investors in particular losing faith in the risky debt they piled into in recent years.

Bosch Sales, Earnings Improve Bosch improved sales and earnings last year, helped in particular by growth in the field of connectivity, the German technology and automotive supplier said Wednesday.

Seven Oregon Refuge Occupiers Arrested, One Dead Ammon Bundy, the leader of an armed group that had occupied a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon, was arrested along with six followers after a violent confrontation with the FBI that left one member of the group dead, authorities said.

Australian Inflation Surprise Dents Rate Cut Talk Inflation in Australia rose by slightly more than expected in the fourth quarter, eroding expectations that the central bank might soon cut interest rates. Argentina Financial-Crimes Agency Aims to Fix U. Two News Outlets Plan Unsanctioned Democratic Debate The New Hampshire Union Leader and MSNBC have proposed holding a debate for Democratic candidates unsanctioned by the national party in the Granite State next week.

Garfinkel received some free and discounted goods and services, including hotel stays, in reporting these articles. Norfolk Southern to Cut Jobs, Rail Lines Norfolk Southern Corp. Heard on the Street Facebook: Colleges Get Record Donations U. The total was up 7. Democracy Takes a Global Hit The world-wide slide of political rights and civil liberties continued in , with a few promising signs.

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Send me a copy. Please type the verification code again. ICAO Moves Closer to Banning Lithium Batteries as Passenger Plane Cargo U. PayPal Opens Venmo App to Online Stores as Results Beat Expectations PayPal Opens Venmo App to Online Stores as Results Beat Expectations PayPal said its peer-to-peer payments app Venmo can now be used to buy from online stores, as the payments company aims to expand its transactions fast enough to combat intense competition and falling prices.

Chinese Citizen Pleads Guilty to Stealing High-Tech Seeds From U. Fields Chinese Citizen Admits Stealing High-Tech Seeds in U. California Jail Break Leads to 5 Arrests, Escaped Inmates Still at Large Jail Break Leads to 5 Arrests, Escaped Inmates Still at Large The investigation of a daring California jail break has led to the arrests of five people, with more expected, but the three inmates who escaped remain at large, the Orange County sheriff said Wednesday.

At This Tennis Tourney, the Racket Is in the Cafe The A-Hed At the Australian Open, Players Run for the Free Food The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year, is known as the Happy Slam because of its many perks. A Midcentury Building Is Remade for Today Spaces A Midcentury Building Is Remade for Today The structure at Madison Ave. Prime-Time Debate Showdown for GOP For GOP, Prime-Time Debate Showdown The Trump campaign sticks to its pledge to skip the Fox News debate on Thursday; it announces an event for veterans in Des Moines at the same time.

Stocks Drop as Fed Keeps Option for March Rate Increase Stocks Drop as Fed Signals Renewed Worry U. Seeks Federal Loans, Expansion of Medicaid Coverage for Flint Michigan Governor Seeks More Aid for Flint Victims Michigan Gov. FTC Sues DeVry Education Over Allegedly Deceptive Ads FTC Sues DeVry Education Over Allegedly Deceptive Ads Federal regulators took aim at another major for-profit college chain Wednesday, suing DeVry Education for allegedly running false TV and online advertisements about the employment success and earnings of its graduates.

Congressional Democrats Align With Hillary Clinton Over Bernie Sanders Election Congressional Democrats Align With Clinton Over Sanders As early Democratic presidential nominating races tighten, many influential congressional Democrats are emphasizing positions that are more aligned with those of Hillary Clinton than Bernie Sanders.

Companies Find Tech Talent In Robust Freelance Market Companies Find Tech Talent In Robust Freelance Market A new class of private marketplace that connects software developers with corporations eager to hire people with the latest tech skills has popped up in Silicon Valley and other markets that attract young, freelance coders.

Watch Bernie Sanders and Barack Obama: Discover Financial Profit Misses Expectations Discover Financial Profit Misses Expectations Discover Financial Services Inc. Six Ex-Brokers Acquitted of Libor Rigging in London Six Ex-Brokers Acquitted of Libor Rigging in London A jury has acquitted six former brokers of fraudulently trying to manipulate a widely used benchmark interest rate, dealing a major blow to a yearslong international investigation.

Investors Hedge Bets on Crude-Oil Revival Investors Hedge Bets on Crude-Oil Revival How bad is the oil bust? Chaos in Libya a Growing Draw for Extremists, Report Warns Chaos in Libya a Growing Draw for Extremists Libya is emerging as a new destination of choice for extremists, a report released Wednesday said. Wary Fed Keeps Its Options Open Wary Fed Keeps Its Options Open Federal Reserve officials expressed renewed worry about financial-market turbulence and slow economic growth abroad, leaving doubts about whether the central bank will raise interest rates as early as March.

Reforms Wealthiest Pensioners Take Advantage of U. New York Will Allow Extra Test Time New York Will Allow Extra Test Time New York students in grades three through eight will get extra time on state tests this spring if they need it.

The Humbling of the West Wonder Land The Humbling of the West Europe and the U. A History of the Hirsute Bookshelf A History of the Hirsute The ancient Hebrews honored beards. The First Rule of Olympic Drug Testing: Show Up First Rule of Olympic Drug Testing: The Obama Uncertainty Principle The Obama Uncertainty Principle Firms are fleeing the absurd U. Juniper Networks Tops Estimates But Warns of Uncertainty Juniper Networks Tops Estimates But Warns of Uncertainty Juniper Networks swung to a profit in the December quarter, topping its projections, but the company gave mixed guidance for the current quarter.

Officials Call for Stronger Efforts to Combat Heroin, Painkiller Abuse Officials Call for Stronger Efforts to Combat Heroin, Painkiller Abuse Governors, senators and law-enforcement officials on Wednesday called for stronger efforts to combat heroin and painkiller addiction, saying the problem was overwhelming police, health-care workers and families in every state.

Ebay Reports Another Drop in Revenue Ebay Reports Another Drop in Revenue EBay failed to lift sales during the lucrative holiday season and signaled a tough start to the year, troubling signs for the online marketplace that has been overshadowed by Amazon. Boeing Shares Fall Sharply Following Weak Forecast Boeing Shares Fall Sharply Following Weak Forecast Boeing shares fell sharply Wednesday as the aerospace giant forecast profit for this year that missed expectations and said its jetliner deliveries in would fall from their record high in Ferguson Unveils Proposed Deal With Justice Department to Reform Police Ferguson Unveils Proposed Deal With U.

Germany Approves Emissions Fix for First Volkswagen Diesel Model Germany Approves Emissions Fix for First VW Diesel Model Volkswagen has received approval in Germany for a fix of the emissions-rigging software in one of its diesel-powered models. Aereo Founder is Back with New High-Speed Wireless Service Aereo Founder is Back with New High-Speed Wireless Service Chaitanya Kanojia, founder of the now-defunct streaming video startup Aereo, has a new venture that will offer high-speed wireless Internet service.

Crown Castle Names New CEO, Lifts Guidance Crown Castle Names New CEO, Lifts Guidance Crown Castle International bumped up its guidance and announced that financial chief will take over the top executive spot. Stocks Lower After Fed Decision Asian Morning Briefing: MetLife CEO Warned Federal Regulators in of Possible Breakup, Court Filing Shows MetLife CEO Warned Regulators in of Possible Breakup MetLife CEO Steven Kandarian warned federal regulators 15 months ago that the big life insurer could split up if subjected to stricter U.

FTC Sues DeVry Education, Alleging Deceptive Ads FTC Sues DeVry Education, Alleging Deceptive Ads The Federal Trade Commission accused DeVry Education of deceiving prospective students about the employment success of its graduates. Finance Watch Finance Watch Developments in finance. Texas Instruments Offers Disappointing Revenue Outlook Texas Instruments Offers Disappointing Revenue Outlook Texas Instruments reported an increase in fourth-quarter profit, though the company said revenue in its current quarter would be hurt by weakness in the personal electronics market.

Italy Details EU Deal to Tackle Bad Bank Loans Italy Details EU Deal to Tackle Bad Bank Loans The Italian government outlined details of a deal it struck with the European Commission to help Italian banks manage their bad loans, but doubts about its effectiveness pushed shares in some Italian lenders lower.

Gets Backing From Its Big Creditors for Balance-Sheet Restructuring Verso Lines Up Its Big Creditors for Debt-Equity Swap Verso Corp. McKesson Profit Rises on Lower Tax Rate McKesson Profit Rises on Lower Tax Rate McKesson Corp. SanDisk Profit Falls but Still Tops Expectations SanDisk Profit Falls but Still Tops Expectations SanDisk Corp.

FCC Proposes Giving Consumers More Choices for TV Set-Top Boxes FCC Proposes Giving Consumers More Choices for TV Set-Top Boxes The Federal Communications Commission will vote next month on a proposal to bring more competition to the lucrative market for television set-top boxes, a move that instantly set off a pitched political battle.

How the Buyer Can Beware of Counterfeiters How the Buyer Can Beware of Counterfeiters With high-end fashion products, tempting deals lurk on the street corners and online. Dollar Weakens After Fed Statement Dollar Weakens After Fed Statement The dollar weakened against its key rivals Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left its key lending rates unchanged after its January policy meeting.

Ericsson Profit Rises Amid Apple Pact Ericsson Profit Rises Amid Apple Pact Swedish telecom-gear supplier Ericsson posted a jump in fourth-quarter net profit thanks to higher licensing revenue, saying its Cisco Systems alliance is likely to yield positive results this year.

Finally, a Seductive Minicrossover The Mazda CX Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi Survives Confidence Votes Over Bank Rescue Italian Government Survives Confidence Votes The government of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi survived a confidence vote in the Italian parliament over accusations of a conflict of interest in the rescue of four small banks that caused heavy losses for investors.

General Dynamics Boosted by Steady Orders for Gulfstream Jets General Dynamics Boosted by Steady Gulfstream Jet Orders General Dynamics Corp. Pressing Corruption Probe, Brazilian Police Make Arrests, Raid Offices Pressing Corruption Probe, Brazilian Police Make Arrests, Raid Offices Brazilian police arrested a number of people and searched the headquarters of a contractor they say used the construction of a beachfront apartment complex as a way to pay bribes and launder money.

Why the Fed Has the Stock Market Spooked Heard on the Street Why the Fed Has the Stock Market Spooked That the Federal Reserve may still raise rates this year amid a profits recession shows U.

Natural Gas Rises Again on Colder Weather Forecasts Natural Gas Rises Again Natural-gas prices rose for a sixth straight session Wednesday as cooler weather forecasts suggest stronger-than-expected demand is on the way in early February.

Is a Luxury Wireless Speaker Worth the Splurge Is a Luxury Wireless Speaker Worth the Splurge? Google Parent Claims Artificial-Intelligence Victory in Go Game Win Alphabet Scores an AI Win, Beating Human Player at Go Researchers at Google parent Alphabet unveiled a software program that taught itself to beat a top human player of the game Go, considered a milestone challenge.

Getting Real About the Risk of a Financial Shortfall in Later Life Voices: FDA to Review Merck Antitoxin for Clostridium Difficile FDA to Review Merck Antitoxin for Clostridium Difficile Merck said that the FDA would review an investigational antitoxin that researchers hope will prevent the recurrence of an illness often passed on to patients by healthcare workers.

Donald Ducks BEST OF THE WEB Donald Ducks It takes a real showman to stage a showy no-show. TV Networks Use Player Cameos to Curry Favor With NFL TV Networks Use Player Cameos to Curry Favor With NFL Cameos by NFL players in TV shows, especially on CBS, are becoming more common as networks that air football games aim to please the league.

Study Gives New Clues to Schizophrenia Risks Study Gives New Clues to Schizophrenia Risks Scientists have identified key genetic traits that for the first time point to a biological mechanism behind schizophrenia. EU Report Says Greece Has Neglected Obligations to Guard Border EU Report: New-Home Sales Rise in December U. What to Watch Caterpillar Earnings: What to Watch Potash Corp. Clearing a Lower Biotech Bar Heard on the Street Biogen: Cancer Centers Urge Increase in HPV Vaccinations Cancer Centers Urge Increase in HPV Vaccinations The top cancer centers in the U.

Move Medical Power to People Big Operation: Anthem Medical Costs Rise Anthem Medical Costs Rise Health insurer Anthem said more of its premiums went toward paying medical costs in its latest quarter, eating into profit, though revenue rose more than expected.

Amazon to Advertise in Super Bowl for the First Time Amazon to Advertise in the Super Bowl for the First Time E-commerce giant Amazon will advertise in the Super Bowl for the first time this year. Term Limits Can Help State Lobbyists Bully New Pols Term Limits Can Help State Lobbyists Bully New Pols Michigan representatives and senators are limited to three two-year terms and two four-year terms, respectively.

Merci, Canada, for Fighting For the Hostage Pipeline Merci, Canada, for Fighting For the Hostage Pipeline Finally, a company is willing to stand up against President Obama and his abuse of and disregard for the U. Al Jazeera Files Arbitration Claim Against Egypt Al Jazeera Files Arbitration Claim Against Egypt Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazera said it has filed a claim with an international arbitration body against the Egyptian government, saying it harassed its journalists and damaged its property.

Biogen Results Top Views as Sales of MS Drug Grow Biogen Results Top Expectations Biogen reported better-than-expected results for its fourth quarter as sales of its multiple sclerosis drug Tecfidera grew. Inside a Helsinki Haven Inside a Helsinki Haven A couple converts a three-bedroom courtyard home into a spacious one-bedroom retreat Meredith Corp. Santander Profit Plunges on U. Textron Shares Drop After Unexpected Revenue Decline Textron Shares Drop After Unexpected Revenue Drop Shares of Textron Inc.

Board Diversity Is a Priority for Agency in SEC Chief: Indiana Principal Killed in Bus Accident Saved Students Principal Killed in Bus Accident Saved Students An Indianapolis elementary school principal was seen pushing several students out of the way of an oncoming bus before the vehicle fatally struck her, authorities said Tuesday.

New York Philharmonic Names Jaap van Zweden Its Next Music Director New York Philharmonic Names Jaap van Zweden Its Next Music Director The Dutch conductor, who will succeed Alan Gilbert, currently leads the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.

German Government Cuts Economic Growth Forecast for to 1. No Margin for Error Heard on the Street Santander: Hess Loss Deepens on Weakness in Energy Prices Hess Loss Deepens on Weakness in Energy Prices Hess deepened its loss in its fourth quarter amid big drops in energy prices. Rockwell Automation Lowers Guidance Rockwell Automation Lowers Guidance Rockwell Automation lowered its guidance for the year as the company grapples with crimped commodities prices and currency headwinds.

Booz Allen Hamilton Slightly Beats Expectations as Revenue Remains Flat Booz Allen Slightly Beats Expectations Booz Allen Hamilton said profit rose and revenue edged higher in its third quarter, as the government consulting firm was aided by an income tax benefit.

Tupperware Sales Fall on Strong Dollar Tupperware Sales Fall on Strong Dollar Tupperware Brands gave downbeat guidance after posting a worse-than-expected drop in sales in the latest quarter as the stronger dollar continues to dent results for the maker of plastic food ware.

Out of Sync and Out of Sorts Novartis: IAB Chief Goes Off On Ad Blockers CMO Today: Denmark Reports First Case of Zika Virus Denmark Reports First Case of Zika Virus A young Danish man, who has returned home after traveling in Latin America, has been diagnosed with the Zika virus, Danish hospital officials said. Terrorism Fears Blamed for Human Rights Crackdown, Says Group Terrorism Fears Blamed for Rights Crackdown Western governments fearful of terror attacks and the potential threat posed by refugees are shortchanging human rights, Human Rights Watch said.

Smaller Sizes Add Pop to Soda Sales Mini Soda Containers Keep Dollar Sales Afloat Value of soda sales stayed stable last year, despite a decline in volume sold as consumers cut back over mounting concerns about obesity and artificial sweeteners. New Venezuela Assembly Leader Henry Ramos Allup Pulls No Punches New Venezuela Assembly Leader Pulls No Punches Henry Ramos Allup, the president of the opposition-controlled congress, is driven by one goal: Strong Iowa and New Hampshire Economies Render Pocketbook Issues Less Pressing Iowa and New Hampshire Boast Strong Economies Iowa and New Hampshire, the first states on the presidential calendar, have two of the strongest economies in the U.

Asian Bond Markets Becoming Sickly Thanks to Stock Slide Asian Bond Markets Becoming Sickly Thanks to Stock Slide Asian bond markets are starting to catch a cold from the slump in regional stocks this year, with wealthy investors in particular losing faith in the risky debt they piled into in recent years. Oregon Occupation Leader Ammon Bundy Arrested, One Dead, After Confrontation With FBI Seven Oregon Refuge Occupiers Arrested, One Dead Ammon Bundy, the leader of an armed group that had occupied a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon, was arrested along with six followers after a violent confrontation with the FBI that left one member of the group dead, authorities said.

Australian Inflation Surprise Dents Rate Cut Talk Australian Inflation Surprise Dents Rate Cut Talk Inflation in Australia rose by slightly more than expected in the fourth quarter, eroding expectations that the central bank might soon cut interest rates. Two News Outlets Plan Unsanctioned Democratic Debate Two News Outlets Plan Unsanctioned Democratic Debate The New Hampshire Union Leader and MSNBC have proposed holding a debate for Democratic candidates unsanctioned by the national party in the Granite State next week.

Norfolk Southern to Cut Jobs, Rail Lines Norfolk Southern to Cut Jobs, Rail Lines Norfolk Southern Corp. Democracy Takes a Global Hit Democracy Takes a Global Hit The world-wide slide of political rights and civil liberties continued in , with a few promising signs.