Reuters

Citigroup, Merrill Lynch, RBS, Credit Suisse targeted by Justice Department, sources say.

Average new home prices in major cuties are up 9.9 percent, and even more in Beijing and Shanghai.

The settlement, which requires approval from U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, averts a trial that had been scheduled to begin next month.

Luxembourg's unique tax code allows some firms to look better than they actually are.

Sebastian Vettel enjoyed yet another stellar Formula One season.

Justin Tucker kicked a game-winning 61-yard field goal and accounted for all of Baltimore's points on Monday to send the Ravens to an 18-16 win over Detroit.

Tottenham sacked their manager after a poor start to the Premier League season.

London's famous insurance group broke with tradition when it appointed its first female CEO.

AIG will sell its last non-core business as it finally finds a buyer for its aircraft leasing business.

Jameis Winston led Florida State to a No. 1 ranking in 2013.

Shawn Thornton punched Brooks Orpik several times in the head before he was assessed a match penalty, ejected and immediately suspended.

The New York Yankees welcomed former Boston Red Sox star Jacoby Ellsbury this week.

Fear of a lack of snow for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games may have been averted with December snowfall.

The candidates for Microsoft CEO include Qualcomm COO Steve Mollenkopf.

Mary Barra will become GM's first female CEO on January 15, 2014.

J.C. Penney Co. Inc. is looking to the past to build its future.

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has been banned from entering Britain to promote his book due to changes in the country's immigration laws, British media reported on Tuesday.

The city of Sochi will have specific protest zones for demonstrators to air their views when it hosts the 2014 winter Olympics in February, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was told on Tuesday.

The star tight end tore ligaments in his right knee against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

Bobby Cox, Tony La Russa and Joe Torre will be honored in Cooperstown for their contributions as managers.

Playing in front of their home crowd, Kansas City won the title on penalties after a 1-1 result.

New York signed two key players amid the loss of second baseman Robinson Cano.

The stage is set for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil with the group stages confirmed. The U.S. will face Germany, Ghana, and Portugal in June.

Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed but local media reports said it is worth $59.5 million, which would put Lundqvist $1.5 million above the $7 million annual salary for Nashville's Pekke Rinne and Boston's Tuukka Rask.

Ben Scrivens suffered two bad moments in front of a sellout crowd at Staples Center as the Kings lost 2-1 to the Calgary Flames.

Holder Charl Schwartzel made it back-to-back Alfred Dunhill Championship wins when he romped to a four-stroke victory at Leopard Creek on Sunday.

The Real Madrid forward will miss a home match against Real Valladolid.

Defending champion Charl Schwartzel and Dane Morten Orum Madsen look set to renew last week's South African Open rivalry after ending Friday's second round of the Alfred Dunhill Championship as joint leaders.

Trailing 21-7 in the second quarter, the Cowboys (7-5) rallied behind 24 straight points to remain in control of the NFC East and put the pressure on the second-placed Philadelphia Eagles (6-5).