Special Report: Moscow stifles dissent as soldiers return in coffins
Late last month Yelena Tumanova was handed the body of her son in a coffin at her home in Russia's Western Volga region. Anton Tumanov was 20 and a soldier serving in the Russian army in the North Caucasus region of Chechnya.
Sep 12, 2014 11:59 AM EDT
U.S. jobless claims rise, but firming labor market trend intact
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, but that probably does not signal a material shift in labor market conditions as claims remain near their pre-recession levels.
Shares sag but sterling gains as Scotland poll eases nerves
Sterling rose off multi-month lows on Thursday as a poll showing that most Scots intend to vote against independence next week alleviated concerns over the future of the UK, but equities slipped on an unexpected rise in U.S. jobless claims.
Column: What to do when your college shuts down
The collapse of Corinthian Colleges Inc. and the abrupt shutdown of several other for-profit campuses this year have left tens of thousands of students wondering about the future of their education - and their debt.
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Nebraska Ebola patient showing more progress : hospital
A U.S. doctor infected with the Ebola virus in West Africa has continued to show progress at the Nebraska Medical Center where he was taken last week, the hospital said on Wednesday.
Sep 11, 2014 10:04 AM EDT
Senators urge Burger King to ditch move to Canada
A group of U.S. senators wants Burger King Worldwide (BKW.N) to scrap its plans to invert, or move its tax domicile to Canada, as part of a deal to buy coffee and donut chain Tim Hortons Inc (THI.TO).
Sep 11, 2014 9:59 AM EDT
Layered star Jennifer Aniston takes spotlight in 'Cake'
The sheer physicality of playing a character in chronic pain was the most challenging part of starring in the film "Cake," Jennifer Aniston said of a leading role that turns one of the world's most glamorous actresses into a bitter, unpleasant woman.
Sep 11, 2014 9:53 AM EDT
BlackBerry buys Movirtu in bid to woo more corporate customers
BlackBerry Ltd said on Thursday it has acquired Movirtu, a provider of virtual identity solutions, as part of its move to continue building out its portfolio of value-added services that cater to the needs of its core base of corporate and government clients.
Sep 11, 2014 9:45 AM EDT
British banks warn they'll head south if Scotland quits UK
Three British banks said they would relocate to London if Scotland were to break away from the United Kingdom, a setback for supporters of independence with the vote just a week away.
Sep 11, 2014 9:38 AM EDT
Kerry presses Arabs to back campaign against Islamic State
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry pressed Arab leaders on Thursday to support President Barack Obama's plans for a new military campaign against Islamic State militants including help with greater overflight rights for U.S. warplanes.
Sep 11, 2014 9:33 AM EDT
FSA rollover helps workers save, but few flex it
The U.S. Treasury Department changed a rule last October to allow employees to roll over $500 of unspent Flexible Spending Account money, ending years of a use-it-or-lose it policy, but most workers have yet to reap its benefits.
Sep 10, 2014 11:12 AM EDT
British PM tells Scots: I would be heartbroken if you rip apart our UK 'family of nations'
Prime Minister David Cameron begged Scots on Wednesday not to rip apart Britain's "family of nations", visiting Scotland in an attempt to stem a steep last minute rise in secessionist support ahead of a Sept. 18 referendum on independence.
Sep 10, 2014 11:07 AM EDT
'Armed patriots': the private citizens out to secure the U.S. border
With binoculars in hand, an assault rifle slung over his chest and a Glock pistol on his hip, a man named Will scans the banks of the Rio Grande looking for anyone trying to cross from Mexico into Texas.
Sep 10, 2014 11:02 AM EDT
Ukraine says Russia withdrawing forces from east, sees boost for peace
Ukraine's president said on Wednesday Russia had removed the bulk of its forces from his country, raising hopes for a peace drive now underway after five months of conflict in which more than 3,000 people have been killed.
Sep 10, 2014 10:58 AM EDT
China's economy can avoid hard landing: Premier Li
China's economy can avoid an sharp drop in growth, Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday as he promised to accelerate China's switch to an economic model driven by science and innovation.
Sep 10, 2014 10:53 AM EDT
For Beach Boy biopic, actors tap Wilson's good musical vibrations
The two actors who portray Beach Boy Brian Wilson in a film about his troubled life say getting a deeper knowledge of the revered Californian songwriter's music helped their performances nearly as much spending time with the man himself.
Sep 10, 2014 10:49 AM EDT
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