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US retail sales barely rose in April, tempering hopes of a sharp acceleration in economic growth in the second quarter.

Admiral Mike Rogers said some NSA staff were "confused" by the criticism of the agency because it had for the most part followed U.S. law.

The huge wireless operator is discussing an offer in the low- to mid-$90s per share for DirecTV, Reuters reports.

The Indian leader has been barred from the country over accusations of fomenting religious violence.

Biogen Idec and TripAdvisor Inc were among the strongest advancers of the day.

Oscar Pistorius may be suffering from deep-seated anxiety from his unstable childhood.

Italian vessels recovered 14 bodies and rescued about 200 people, a day after dozens drowned in a similar incident.

British lawmakers are due to quiz CEO Ian Read as well as AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot and business minister Vince Cable.

North and South Korea are technically still at war after their 1950-53 conflict ended in a truce, not a peace treaty.

Sunday's vote went ahead despite a call by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to postpone it.

The potential Republican candidate in 2016 noted that although he is just 42, he has held public office for about 14 years.

The deals will allow subscribers to use Comcast's WiFi hot spots when traveling to the U.S., reducing international roaming charges.

Kinshasa fans grew angry after their team was defeated Sunday evening 1-0 by a club from Lubumbashi in a heated final.

Tragedy strikes University of Richmond as two respected sports figures perish in accident.

The sacred cows of Hinduism vs. a major meat export trade.

Michelle Obama, filling in for the president's weekly address, condemned the terrorists.

While Apple's big purchase drags on S&P, Nasdaq.

Four soldiers were killed in a gun battle that broke out when militants attacked the main gate of the palace in the capital Sanaa.

The FEC allows donations up to an individual limit of $100 for each election cycle.

Taiwanese media reported that a 4.7-inch screen version of the phone will be released in August, while a larger model will come in September.

Syrian officials said that the remaining rebels will only be let out of Homs when aid reaches Nubl and Zahraa.

The Bills future in Buffalo may be in doubt due to stadium concerns.

Parents of children killed when the Sewol sank led a march on the palace, and demanded to meet with President Park Geun-hye.

The decision, which contradicted the conciliatory tone set by Putin a day earlier, caused consternation in the West.

The plaintiffs claimed that when they clicked on a Zynga game or a Facebook ad, third parties received their personal information.

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Cheng Guoping said no "clash" had taken place since the dispute erupted at the weekend.

Chang Dong-hoon offered to resign last week and will be replaced by Lee Min-hyouk, vice president for mobile design.

Chesapeake Energy Corp. said the SEC ended its probe against the company and former chief executive Aubrey McClendon.

The announcement boosted Ford stock about 0.7 percent to $15.57 per share after NYSE closed.