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Doyenne of broadcasting Barbara Walters retires this week, prompting questions of who will match her iconic status.

Companies are "maximizing profits by cutting wages and safety measures, and this is the cause for tragedies such as Soma,” says a leading Turkish energy analyst.

Violence prompts Libya's prime minister to order airport closings and confrontations with militants.

Iran and six world powers got nearly nowhere this week in talks on ending their dispute over Tehran's nuclear program.

A recall including over 2.5 Gree dehumidifiers was re-released by the CPSC this week after causing $4.5 million in fire damage.

India's new leader focused mainly on the economy during his campaign. But his relationship with foreign countries may be equally consequential.

A day after he and his boss Eric Shinseki were grilled by the Veteran Affairs Committee, Robert Petzel is out.

Expect an appeal from Michael Steinberg, who was also fined $2 million.

Abbott, Novartis and Pfizer are all looking to buy their way to cost savings.

Godzilla is one of Japan's most popular cultural exports, and American studios are now in the position of selling the monster back to Japanese audiences.

In her talks with world leaders and pop stars over 52 years, the legendary has given us some of the best and worst moments in TV history.

U.S. agencies are investigating the timing of the automaker's recall over the faulty switches, which have been linked to at least 13 deaths.

A Russian newspaper reported that U.S. sanctions may force Exxon to leave Sakhalin, but Exxon says it has no such plans.

The maker of the luxury Model S electric car has upped hiring by about 13 percent in its home state.

The NBA organization was bought for $550 million by hedge fund managers.

The scrapbooking site says it will use new money to expand overseas.

The losses that started Thursday are the start of a trip south for stock investors.

The U.S. State Department didn't directly address the issue, only saying Modi doesn't "automatically qualify" for a visa.

Instead, he will fly to Paris for a summit on Boko Haram and wider security issues in west and Central Africa.

Russia is threatening to shut down GPS stations within its borders, but experts say the move will have little effect on the U.S. military.

Cars with tail lamp malfunctions are being recalled. GM is expected to take a charge of up to $200 million.