Wall Street ends mixed as Microsoft, Apple offset
FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., September 18,…
India’s Eros Now ties up with Microsoft’s Azure platform
MUMBAI (Reuters) – India’s Eros Now said on Thursday it is tying up with Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform to host…
Airbnb plans stock market splash in 2020
FILE PHOTO: The logos of Airbnb are displayed at an Airbnb event in Tokyo, Japan, June 14, 2018. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File…
Exclusive: France’s CNP and Brazil’s Caixa close to reaching $1.7 billion insurance deal – sources
FILE PHOTO: A view shows the company logo of Caixa Economica Federal bank in downtown Rio de Janeiro August 20,…
Mediaset strikes deal to limit withdrawal rights impact in pan-EU TV deal
FILE PHOTO: The Mediaset tower is seen in Cologno Monzese neighbourhood Milan, Italy, April 7, 2016. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini MILAN (Reuters)…
Chinese officials to visit U.S. farmland as trade talks continue: U.S. agriculture chief
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue speaks during an event hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump with workers…
U.S., Chinese trade deputies face off in Washington amid deep differences
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. and Chinese deputy trade negotiators were set to resume face-to-face talks for the first time in…
Factbox: Animal health sector aims to emulate Zoetis biotech leap
FILE PHOTO: Moose, a six-year-old English Bulldog with B-cell lymphoma, receives trial medical treatment at the Tufts Veterinary Medical School…
Biotech is going to the dogs – and big profits await
(Reuters) – For Jessica Lescault there is no question that her 6-year old English bulldog “Moose” deserves cutting-edge biotechnology cancer…
Microsoft nudges S&P 500 toward record high
(Reuters) – Microsoft and healthcare companies lifted Wall Street on Thursday, a day after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates…
Banker tells German fraud trial he made millions from ‘astronomical’ trades
BONN (Reuters) – A British investment banker at the center of Germany’s biggest fraud trial told judges on Thursday he…
Shares rise after Fed rate cut, oil prices gain
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A gauge of global equity performance rose within 1% of a record high on Thursday, a…
Factbox: Animal health sector aims to emulate Zoetis biotech leap
FILE PHOTO: Moose, a six-year-old English Bulldog with B-cell lymphoma, receives trial medical treatment at the Tufts Veterinary Medical School…
Biotech is going to the dogs – and big profits await
(Reuters) – For Jessica Lescault there is no question that her 6-year old English bulldog “Moose” deserves cutting-edge biotechnology cancer…
Democrats’ drug pricing proposal ‘dead on arrival’ in Senate: leading Republican
FILE PHOTO: Sen. John Thune (R-SD) speaks to Capitol Hill reporters following the Republicans’ weekly policy luncheon in Washington, U.S.,…
U.S. House Speaker Pelosi unveils proposal to lower drug prices
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat, proposed legislation on Thursday to allow the federal government to…
Sick and elderly: Some EU nationals struggle to prove UK residency ahead of Brexit
LONDON (Reuters) – Sonja Brain, 84, is losing her sight and bed-bound in hospital after a cancerous tumor was removed…
U.S. cases of vaping-related illness rise to 530 as outbreak widens
CHICAGO (Reuters) – U.S. health officials said on Thursday there are now 530 confirmed and probable cases and seven deaths…
France and Germany united on strategy to fight global slowdown: French minister
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire, German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier and German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz arrive to attend…
Drew Brees having surgery on injured right hand
She’s spending the day, or much of it, with her husband Drew at a Los Angeles hospital, where the New…
Pittsburgh Pirates’ closer Felipe Vázquez accused of sex crimes in Florida and Pennsylvania
Vázquez, 28, was arrested Tuesday and faces charges of statutory sexual assault, unlawful contact with a minor and other counts.…
Chilling new PSA shows cowering children
The nonprofit Sandy Hook Promise launched a “back to school” PSA to raise awareness about school shootings. CNN’s Alisyn Camerota…
YouTuber Jeffree Star gets a makeover
Written by By Gabrielle Sorto, CNN Jeffree Star got a makeover, and his fans are saying he’s unrecognizable. For those…
Flight attendant's note goes viral
Ashley Ober, who was born deaf, flew alone for the first time in her life. See how a flight attendant’s…
Two Amish men escape police after being pulled over for drinking and driving their horse and buggy
It’s not something you see every day. But the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Department in Ohio say that’s exactly what they…
Police were called to a California home. They found a mountain lion trapped in the bathroom.
Edward and Kathy Sudduth of Sonora heard a loud slam and were soon met by the big cat, which they…
Tyshawn Lee, 9, killed in ‘murderous rage’ by gang members bent on revenge, prosecutor says
Two of three men accused of killing the fourth-grader in a case that shocked the city were waiting for him,…
Pennsylvania state senator resigns amid child pornography investigation, lawmakers say
“We are sickened and disturbed by the charges brought against Mike Folmer yesterday. We have reviewed the criminal complaint and…
Southwest passengers get no damages for flights canceled by de-icer shortage: U.S. judge
(Reuters) – Southwest Airlines Co (LUV.N) won the dismissal of a proposed class-action lawsuit seeking damages for stranded passengers on…
Scientists release sterile mosquitoes in Burkina to fight malaria
SOUROUKOUDINGA, Burkina Faso (Reuters) – Scientists in Burkina Faso have deployed a new weapon in the fight against malaria, and…
The 10-year-old girl who contracted a brain-eating amoeba while swimming has died
Lily Mae Avant, 10, swam in the Brazos River and Lake Whitney near Waco over Labor Day weekend, CNN affiliate…
After LSE’s sharp rebuff, HKEX begins investor charm offensive
LONDON (Reuters) – Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (0388.HK) is embarking on a three-week charm offensive with London Stock Exchange…
10-year-old Texas girl contracts brain-eating amoeba while swimming
The 10-year-old girl swam in the Brazos River and Lake Whitney in Bosque County near Waco over Labor Day weekend,…
Five confirmed cholera deaths in Sudan since August 28
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – There have been five confirmed deaths from cholera in Sudan’s Blue Nile state since Aug. 28, the…
Here’s what Felicity Huffman said at her sentencing
Speaking to Judge Indira Talwani, Huffman talked about driving her daughter to a testing center to take a SAT test.…
College admissions scam: Here’s how it allegedly worked
But at its core, the alleged scheme is remarkably simple — and brazen. Cheat on standardized tests. Bribe the people…
CNN analyst: Everyone else has to be shaking in their boots
Former “Desperate Housewives” actress Felicity Huffman will spend 14 days in prison for her role in what authorities have called…
New Jersey expected to announce vaping restrictions within weeks
(Reuters) – Within weeks, New Jersey could become the latest state to restrict e-cigarette use, with the governor on Thursday…
Factbox: What does vaping-related illness look like?
CHICAGO (Reuters) – U.S. health officials are investigating reports of 380 confirmed and probable cases of serious lung illnesses and…
U.S. cuts vaping-related illness total under refined case definition
FILE PHOTO: A man uses a vape as he walks on Broadway in New York City, U.S., September 9, 2019.…
In photos: The September 11 attacks
Thick smoke rises over the New York City skyline after the World Trade Center towers were downed by terrorists on…
September 11 firefighter is identified 18 years later
Firefighters and loved ones gathered to mourn Michael Haub after his remains were conclusively identified, the Uniformed Firefighters Association said…
A toy company will make little green Army women after hearing from vets and a 6-year-old girl
The new troops will be female versions of the classic “Plastic Army Men” that have fought countless battles over the…
NFL and Patriots investigating Antonio Brown rape allegations. Receiver denies accusations
Brown, 31, has not been charged with any crime, and the accusations were made Tuesday in a civil lawsuit. Britney…
Decision to disqualify swimmer over swimsuit reversed
Following outrage when a female high school swimmer’s win was disqualified after a referee deemed her school-issued swimsuit “inappropriate,” the…
Jarrid Wilson death: Megachurch pastor who was known for his work in mental health advocacy kills himself
Wilson joined the church as an associate pastor last year and has since spoken out many times about the issue…
A former trainer has accused NFL star Antonio Brown of rape. He denies the allegations.
Brown’s attorney, Darren Heitner, posted a lengthy statement to his website, saying: “Mr. Brown denies each and every allegation in…
Acting police commissioner apologizes for having worn controversial LAPD shirt
Philadelphia’s acting police commissioner apologized this week for having worn an LAPD T-shirt that many perceive to be a reference…
Tallahassee stabbings: An employee stabbed 5 people at a workplace in Florida, police say
Antwann D. Brown, 41, is accused of stabbing five other employees with a folding knife at Dyke Industries, Tallahassee police…
Europe orders urgent Airbus helicopter checks after Norway crash
OSLO (Reuters) – European regulators have ordered immediate checks on recently delivered versions of some Airbus helicopters after a crash…
Sanofi to pay Lexicon $260 million for terminated partnership
The logo of Sanofi is seen at the company’s research and production centre in Vitry-sur-Seine, France, August 6, 2019. REUTERS/Charles…
Waning ECB stimulus bets push bond yields higher
LONDON (Reuters) – Global bond yields rose on Monday, amid growing caution over the extent to which the European Central…
Cause of California diving boat fire remains unknown
The Conception sank off the Southern California coast on Labor Day following a fire that claimed the lives of 34…
College rankings 2019: Best colleges in America according to U.S. News & World Report
The latest U.S. News & World Report college rankings dropped Monday and they’re sure to put high school students —…
Texas shooting highlights dangers of guns sold without background checks
The West Texas shooter, Seth Ator, 36, failed a background check when he tried to purchase a gun in 2014,…
A bank mistakenly put $120,000 into a couple’s account. They spent it, police say
Robert and Tiffany Williams of Montoursville are also facing overdraft fees from the bank of about $107,000, according to the…