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The deal, likely to be signed next week, comes months after GE sold its financial businesses in New Zealand, Australia and the U.S. in a drive to become a "simpler" industrial business.

Lawmakers have used recent terror attacks as leverage to push for legislation that would help law enforcement decrypt private conversations.

The government this week finished notifying 21.5 million people affected by the breaches, but others remain unaware because of address changes or other reasons.

A sharp decline Friday gave Wall Street its worst week in months as oil prices tumbled and investors braced for a Fed rate hike.

Temperatures across the country are soaring because of a little-known weather phenomenon in the North Pole.

Here are some of the best ways to win the dogfight brewing in the skies over your neighborhood.

Diplomats are racing to resolve a handful of key sticking points this weekend as countries seek to dramatically reduce their dependence on fossil fuels.

From smartphones to headphones to hoverboards, IBT editors help you pick the best tech gadgets for your holiday shopping lists.

The U.S. and Iraqi governments have worked to stem ISIS revenue, but the group has continued to benefit from up to $1 billion looted from banks.

Research published Friday by the British Phonographic Industry suggests that streaming isn't replacing music sales yet.

The hacker group Anonymous tweeted Friday that they had taken down the website, following Republican front-runner Donald Trump's anti-Muslim remarks.

But the health services organization was not selling any fetal tissue, which was the allegation that prompted Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's investigation.

Global mergers and acquisitions activity topped $4.75 trillion this year, with more than 37,000 deals announced so far.

The presidential candidate said a brokered convention, which some Republican officials are reportedly considering, would "destroy" the party.

A look at the best smartphones on the market today, including the OnePlus X, Nexus 6P, iPhone 6S and Galaxy S6 Edge+.

For Mexicans and Catholics around the world, the day marks the celebration of a miraculous event dating back to 1531.

Congress has avoided a government shutdown for the time being while lawmakers continue to negotiate on a separate $1.15 trillion spending and tax agreement.

Human rights activists gather to protest against Donald Trump's recent comments on banning Muslims from entering the U.S. Natasha Howitt reports.

The facility will eventually be capable of firing rockets that are around 60 meters long, twice the size of the Unha-3 rocket that let North Korea put a satellite in space in 2012.

After China's first pollution "red alert" this week, the government is regulating the number of cars on roads. But there are no restrictions on electric cars. This could prove to be a boost for an already booming electric car industry, as China is already poised to overtake the United States at the largest market for electric cars.

Anonymous-messaging app Whisper has gained attention among young users and, recently, big-name advertisers.