US House Votes Ex-IRS Official Lois Lerner In Contempt Of Congress
The House voted to hold Lois Lerner in contempt for refusing to testify about her alleged role in the tax-exempt targeting controversy.
Yellen Cites Housing, Geopolitical Tensions As Economic Risks
Fed Chair Janet Yellen repeated her stance that the economy needs much support given the "considerable slack" in the labor market.
Libyan Rebels Reject Talks With PM, Keep Oil Ports Shut
The rebels said on Wednesday they would boycott Prime Minister Ahmed Maiteeq and keep two major export terminals shut.
NBC Makes Surprise Play To Sign Olympics TV Rights Through 2032
NBC sealed the exclusive deal to broadcast three winter games and three summer games from 2022 to 2032.
Putin Calls On Ukraine Rebels To Put Off Secession Vote
Russian President Vladimir Putin said this would create conditions for dialogue between the Ukrainian authorities and the separatists.
Yellen Says US Economy Still Needs Help, Housing Poses Risk
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said there is still "considerable slack" in the labor market; geopolitical tensions pose risks.
14 Suspected Boko Haram Fighters Caught In Niger
The Nigerian insurgency may be spilling over into neighboring countries.
JP Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) Reported Closing Down Accounts Of Non-US Officials
The huge bank is said to be trying avoid compliance costs.
Economic Divide Seen Fueling Ethnic Unrest In China's Xinjiang
Employment discrimination and a demographic shift many Uighurs feel is diluting their culture is fueling resentment that has led to attacks against Han Chinese.
NATO Considers Permanent Troop Placement In Eastern Europe Amid Ukraine Crisis: Commander
"I think this is something we will have to consider," a top general says.
Securities and Exchange Commission Probing Brokerages Over Handling Of Retail Orders, Sources Say
The U.S. government has issued subpoenas as part of an investigation into how customers' stock orders are routed, executed and filled.
Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant Named MVP
Durant led the NBA in scoring and captured 119 of the 124 first-place votes.
White House Unveils Dire Warning, Calls For Action On Climate
"Climate change, once considered an issue for a distant future, has moved firmly into the present."
US Proposes Immigration Rules To Help High-Skilled Workers
"The fact is we have to do more to retain and attract world-class talent to the United States," Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker said.
Twitter Shares Slump As Stock Lock-Up Expires
Twitter shares fell more than 12 percent today, which caused the stock to fall below $37 for the first time since it began trading on Nov. 7.
Office Depot To Close 400 US Stores, Shares Rise
Office Depot's announcement sent the retailer's shares up about 10 percent before the bell today.
Eurozone Businesses Begin Second Quarter At Fastest Growth Rate In Three Years: PMI
The survey showed a slight acceleration in input cost rises which, coupled with the accelerating recovery, may ease concerns about disinflation.
Slashing Attack In Guangzhou Railroad Station Injures Six, Heightens Fears Of Islamic Insurgency
One suspect was shot and a second suspect was caught after a brief chase.
Russia Increasing Flights Over Pacific, US Says
A general cites a "drastic" rise in military flights near U.S. territories, Korea and Japan.
John Kerry Threatens South Sudan Rebel Leader Riek Machar If He Shuns Peace Talks
The secretary warns of "serious implications and possible consequences" for refusing to negotiate.
Credit Suisse In Talks To Pay $1.6 Billion To Resolve U.S. Tax Probe: Source
Credit Suisse is in talks with the U.S. Justice Department to pay as much as $1.6 billion to resolve ongoing tax investigation.
US Attorney General Says Banks May Face Criminal Cases
In a video on the Justice Department's website, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said legal action against financial institutions is imminent.
More Money Returned To Madoff Victims, Total Nears $6B
Trustee Irving Picard said the fourth interim payout will go to victims of the Ponzi scheme who had 1,081 accounts at Madoff's firm.
US Top Court Endorses Prayers Before Town Meetings
The court said Greece, New York, didn't violate the ban on government endorsement of religion by allowing prayers before meetings.
Witness Feared Pistorius Might Shoot Himself
A defense witness claimed that the Olympian was possibly suicidal the night of Reeva Steenkamp's death.
Pfizer Q1 2014 Sales Plunge, Profit Down 15% As No. 1 US Drug Maker Struggles With Generics
The big New York pharmaceutical company booked declining revenue in its two biggest operations.
Chinese Manufacturing Declined In April For Fourth Straight Month, New Export Orders Also Fell
The PMI report marks yet another piece of evidence that growth in the world's second-largest economy continues to slow.
Switzerland Freezes $193 Million In Ukrainian Assets: Report
Assets belonging to former Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovich and people close to him were frozen.
LA Mayor Foresees Lengthy Legal Battle With Clippers Owner
Eric Garcetti expects Donald Sterling to wage a lengthy legal battle.
At Least 19 Killed And 130 Injured In Indian Train Accident: Police
The accident occurred in the Raigad district, about 60 miles south of Mumbai, on Sunday.