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Downside risks to global growth have increased and the weak economic outlook will make achieving development goals more difficult, an IMF official said.

A news story about Turing Pharmaceuticals sparked outrage among patients, medical societies and Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton.

Amid news that some Volkswagen Group vehicles deceive emissions testers, those who own the autos must decide whether to drive them while awaiting a recall.

"It's China. It's the Fed. It's slowing global growth. The news on Volkswagen is overhanging the auto industry. There is a bit of a bubble in the healthcare area," one analyst said.

The United Nations launched an initiative Tuesday to help companies and individuals "offset" their carbon dioxide emissions.

The Nissan Altima is the brand's best-selling vehicle in the U.S., and the restyled model will need to continue the trend to keep the Japanese automaker competitive.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will be speaking at a dinner of 800 Chinese and U.S. business and government leaders.

Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein announced Tuesday that he has cancer, illustrating a shift in the debate over whether details of a chief exec's health are public or private.

Full-time sports mascots with well-known brands can get six-figure salaries, but independent contractors like Ragnar the Viking are typically paid far less.

President Xi Jinping will visit Boeing and Microsoft, and seek to reassure investors about China's economy -- amid political tensions between his country and the U.S.

Business systems analysts, security officers and sales consultants saw the biggest pay increases this year, according to a report.

Pope Francis, who arrives in Washington Tuesday, is inspiring Roman Catholic investors to put their money where their faith is.

Business Insider is reportedly close to being sold in what could be a bigger deal than AOL's purchase of HuffPost in 2011.

Volkswagen is the champion of small diesel engines in the U.S., but a scandal like this could deal a serious blow to the company's image.

A long-simmering dispute over whether Brian Moynihan should occupy the positions of both CEO and chairman ended Tuesday with the bank prevailing.

Monday’s gains were canceled as skittish investors saw mining and automotive stocks plunge in Europe.

Private equity tax maneuvers recently have been blasted by both President Obama and Donald Trump. Now Sen. Elizabeth Warren adds a new front in the battle.

German auto sales have already been weak. Could the Volkswagen emissions scandal drive them down even further?

"Late this summer after several weeks of not feeling well, I underwent a series of tests, which culminated in a biopsy last week."

According to a new study, Americans might be dumping more than twice as much trash in landfills as previous estimates suggest.

President Obama and his Chinese counterpart, President Xi, will make environmental issues a focus of talks this week.

European stocks plummeted sharply at the open Tuesday, as investors continued to hunt for clues to the U.S. Federal Reserve's plans.

The bank has already paid over $650 million to various U.S. authorities in fines after it was found to have violated international sanctions against doing business with Iran.

As China’s President Xi Jinping begins his first state visit to the U.S., observers see a previously poised leader under new pressure.

Volkswagen announced it has set aside $7.3 billion to cover costs related to its emissions scandal, while its stock fell nearly 19 percent on the Frankfurt exchange Tuesday.

Trendon Shavers conned investors after amassing over $4.5 million worth of bitcoins between 2011 and 2012.

The price of a specialty tuberculosis drug was massively increased after it was purchased by a biotech company, leading to an outcry until it was rolled back.

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his views on the economy, cybersecurity and China's territorial claims.

If problems are found, South Korea's environment ministry said its probe could be expanded to all German diesel imports.