Iraqi Airstrike Kills Seven Kurdish Security Forces In Diyala: Police
Unclear whether Kurdish security forces or militants responsible for shelling that killed two near Jalawla.
Kings Defeat Rangers In Double Overtime To Clinch Stanley Cup
With both teams close to exhaustion during an epic slugfest, the Kings sealed a 4-1 series victory by winning Game Five 3-2.
Gay Marriage On Hold In Wisconsin
Judge seeks to avoid further confusion among county clerks who have issued hundreds of marriage licenses.
US To Sue Citigroup Over Faulty Mortgage Bonds: Sources
The U.S. Department of Justice is preparing to sue Citigroup Inc. on charges that the bank defrauded investors on billions of dollars worth of mortgage securities in the run-up to the financial crisis, sources said.
Christie 'Disagrees' With Perry's Comments On Gays
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he disagreed with comments comparing homosexuality to alcoholism made by Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
Russian Tanks, Weapons Sent To Ukraine Separatists, US Confirms
The State Department called the move "unacceptable."
Senators Urge Pentagon To End Systematic Faking Of Its Accounts
The senators sent a letter to Defense Department Comptroller Robert Hale urging the Pentagon to stop an accounting practice widely known as "plugging."
Pope Defends Predecessor Pius XII Against Holocaust Charges
In an interview published on Friday in the Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia, Francis condemned anti-Semitism, saying it was a "continuing" problem that was more prevalent in right-wing parties in Europe, and called Holocaust denial "madness."
US Quietly Moves Detainees Out Of Secretive Afghanistan Prison
The transfers, which are not publicly disclosed, underscore the challenges the Obama administration faces in shutting down the prison.
Ukrainian Forces Surround Rebel-Held Port City
Mariupol, which has changed hands several times in weeks of conflict, is strategically important because steel is exported through the port.
Wall Street Slides On Concerns About Iraq
The three major U.S. stock indexes ended off their session lows. With the day's decline, though, the S&P 500 was down for three straight sessions for the first time since early April.
Senate Confirms Fischer, Jerome Powell, Lael Brainard For Fed
Fischer, confirmed last month as a member of the board, was approved to be the central bank's influential No. 2 on a 63 to 24 vote.
Senate Panel To Examine AT&T Plan To Buy DirectTV
The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee will hold its hearing on the same day to discuss plans by AT&T, the No. 2 U.S. cellular operator, to buy the largest U.S. satellite TV provider for $48.5 billion.
Freed Taliban Leaders May Remain In Qatar Beyond One-Year Travel Ban: Sources
Domestic critics of President Barack Obama's decision say the men could return to the battlefield in Afghanistan.
Mitsubishi Motors Recalls 920,000 Vehicles Over Light Switch Glitch
No accidents or injuries have been reported as a result of the glitch, Mitsubishi said.
EU Court Upholds Intel's $1.5B EU Antitrust Fine
The European Commission in its 2009 decision said that Intel tried to thwart AMD by giving rebates to PC makers.
Ex-Goldman Director Gupta Loses Bid To Avoid Prison
Rajat Gupta is the highest-ranking corporate official to be convicted in the government's probe of insider trading in the hedge fund industry.
Infosys Names Vishal Sikka As First External CEO; Murthy To Step Down
Infosys was under pressure to bring in a new CEO to check an exodus of senior executives, and reassure clients and investors.
US Using JPMorgan Penalty To Quicken Cases Against Other Banks
The U.S. Justice Department is spending some of the $13 billion JPMorgan Chase & Co. agreed to pay to settle claims stemming from mortgage misdeeds to quicken similar punishments against other lenders, according to people familiar with the matter, according to Reuters in an exclusive report.
Judge Considers Dismissing US Department of Justice Fraud Case Against Bank Of America
"DOJ may not have the evidence to try this as a fraud case," U.S. District Judge Max Cogburn said.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Defends Taliban Prisoner Swap Before Congress
He told the House Armed Services Committee that President Obama's approval of the prisoner exchange was the correct decision because it kept faith with the military's pledge not to leave troops behind.
Senate Passes Bill Aimed At Fixing Veteran Health Care Delays
Lawmakers must now iron out differences between the House and Senate versions before voting on a final package that could be signed into law by President Obama.
EU Investigates Tax Rulings On Apple, Starbucks, Fiat Unit
Corporate tax avoidance has risen to the top of the international political agenda in recent years.
Emirates Cancels Order For Airbus 70 A350 Planes
Emirates was among the first buyers for the A350 rival model to Boeing's 787 Dreamliner.
Alibaba To Buy Out UCWeb In China's 'Biggest' Internet Merger
Alibaba's investment in UCWeb emphasizes the company's push to do more business on mobile in the world's biggest smartphone market.
Amazon.com Plans Local Services Marketplace This Year: Sources
The move will have Amazon competing with review sites like Yelp and Angie's List as well as chains such as Home Depot and Lowe's Companies.
World Bank Cuts Growth Outlook As Ukraine Crisis Weighs
The forecasts assume tensions in Ukraine will persist this year but won't worsen.
EU To Launch Formal Investigation Into Apple's Irish Tax Deal: Irish State Broadcaster
The EU's competition authority said last year that it was looking into corporate tax arrangements in several member states and had requested information from Ireland.
Kings Take Commanding 3-0 Lead In Stanley Cup Final
L.A. received another strong effort from Jonathan Quick in 3-0 win over the Rangers in Game 3.
Merkel Reiterates Support For Juncker To Take Top EU Job
Merkel restated her support on Tuesday for Jean-Claude Juncker to become president of the European Commission.