Workers began removing radioactive water at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex, a step that could prevent further toxic ocean spills. Also: Japan Considers Banning Entry Into Evacuation Zone | Hard Choices Slow Rebuilding in Japan | Eerie Hush Descends on Japan's Nuclear Zone | See complete coverage of the earthquake in Japan.
View Topic »France and Italy are joining Britain in sending military officers to Libya to help rebel forces organize and to bolster the NATO air campaign that has failed to rout Gadhafi's military.
View Topic »Galleon Group founder Rajaratnam provided "in his own words" powerful evidence that he is guilty of insider trading, a prosecutor told jurors during closing arguments in the hedge-fund manager's trial. Earlier: Founder Stays Mum as Defense Rests
View Topic »One year after the BP oil spill, Gulf of Mexico energy output is beginning to show the impact of the Obama administration's 10-month freeze on deep-water drilling. Also: Some Signs of Life Emerge in the Gulf
View Topic »Lee Farkas, the former chairman of Taylor, Bean and Whitaker Mortgage, was found guilty on all 14 charges stemming from a seven-year, multibillion dollar fraud scheme that led to the collapse of his firm and Colonial Bank.
View Topic »President Obama and Treasury Secretary Geithner expressed confidence that Washington would solve its budget problems, seeking to tamp down concern over a credit-rating report that questioned the country's long-term fiscal health.
View Topic »The BlackBerry PlayBook went on sale with little of the frenzy that accompanies iPad iPad launches, but retailers reported a steady stream of walk-in purchases. Earlier: RIM PlayBook Gets Lukewarm Reception
View Topic »The Defense Department said it would transfer the Army private accused of providing classified documents to WikiLeaks to a new detention facility at Fort Leavenworth from the brig at Quantico, Va.
View Topic »Twitter is taking steps to broaden the appeal of the well-known messaging service and is in talks to buy TweetDeck for about $50 million. Earlier: Here, Tweeting Is a Class Requirement
View Topic »Dismissed just days ago as self-promotion, Donald Trump's flirtation with a White House run appears to be picking up steam as he moves toward establishing the rudiments of a campaign. Also: Trump Heaps Love on Iowa and Trump's Tax-Return Offer
View Topic »Whether at an audit or trying to work out a payment plan for a big tax bill, face-to-face meetings with an IRS agent can lead taxpayers to make serious missteps, experts say. Here are ways to avoid some common taxpayer mistakes and keep the tax pain to a minimum. Also: What You Plan to Do With That Refund and How You Should Talk So the IRS Will Listen
View Topic »Boehner said he's seeking to reclaim from the Justice Department any money it would have spent fighting for the Defense of Marriage Act, and House Republicans hired a former Solicitor General to represent them on DOMA.
View Topic »Google Inc.'s Android might be the most popular smartphone platform, but if you add other mobile devices like tablets to the mix, Apple Inc.'s iOS beats Android in the U.S. by a wide margin — 59% to be exact.
View Topic »At least 846 Egyptians died in the nearly three-week-long popular uprising that toppled long-serving President Hosni Mubarak. Earlier: Egyptians Court U.S. Foes
View Topic »On the eve of his second trial for corruption, Rod Blagojevich, the famously profane and well-coiffed former governor of Illinois, is by turns combative, self-righteous and, according to him, innocent.
View Topic »Several top figures who defected from the Yemeni president's camp set up their own opposition party Monday in another blow to the long-time ruler who has clung to power despite near-daily protests demanding his ouster.
View Topic »Facebook is trying to find its way in Washington, where it has only a fledgling lobbying operation, though it finds its privacy policies under scrutiny and is trying to expand into China. Earlier: Winklevosses Try to Keep Case Alive | Irreconcilable Claim: Facebook Causes 1 in 5 Divorces
View Topic »Excitement around the royal wedding should give battered U.K. retailers a much-needed shot in the arm, but the effect is likely to be short-lived and economic growth could ultimately suffer as Britons enjoy a free extra day off work. Also: Royal Wedding Champagne | YouTube to Broadcast Event Live | Official Wedding #hashtag
View Topic »The iPhone 4 prepares to rise again ... this time in white. Also: U.S. Teens Love Their iPhones
View Topic »Oil futures advanced above $110, extending earlier gains after a closely watched report showed U.S. oil and fuel product supplies fell last week. Also: Overheard: Oil and Unrest and Oil Traders Searching for Options
View Topic »A weaker dollar boosted gold's record-breaking rally, lifting prices firmly above the $1,500 level, while silver futures were at a record. Also: Gold Investing: How to Do It Right
View Topic »BlackBerry maker RIM confirmed the United Arab Emirates will stop individuals and small businesses from using the mobile device's highly secure corporate-email services. Earlier: Your BlackBerry Or Your Wife
View Topic »Cities in the South and West grew the most over the past decade, reflecting a trend that has seen Americans leave colder climes in the North for warmer and faster-growing economies in other parts of the country, according to Census data released Thursday.
View Topic »U.S. regulators hit the nation's largest banks with a first round of sweeping penalties for improper home foreclosures, issuing detailed orders to revamp the way they deal with troubled borrowers. Earlier: Rising Gas Prices Hit Home and Miracle On 34th Lane: A Foreclosure Story's Happy Ending
View Topic »A new erection-enhancing condom product, dubbed "Viagra for condoms," is nearing regulatory approval and could be on sale in Europe by the end of the year.
View Topic »The Los Angeles Times won a Pulitzer for a series exposing politicians' six-figure salaries in a working-class California city. The Journal's Joseph Rago won for editorial writing.
View Topic »A lawsuit alleges that Myspace violated a federal privacy law as well as its own privacy policy when it sent data to advertisers that could identify users without their knowledge. Earlier: Privacy Bill Introduced in House
View Topic »In an exclusive interview with The Wall Street Journal, Angela Leong talks about her early life lessons as a member of a Chinese dance troupe, how she met Stanley Ho and her vision for the future. Earlier: New Leader for Ho's Empire
View Topic »Dangerous levels of radiation found some 25 miles from Japan's damaged nuclear facility raise questions about U.S. emergency-response plans that call for evacuating residents only within a 10-mile radius of such a disaster here. Also: How Nuclear Reactors Work and Fail
View Topic »Gov. Andrew Cuomo earned about $200,000 in 2010, according to his tax returns. Earlier: Poll: Cuomo Enjoys Broad Support
View Topic »How to navigate the city? The Wall Street Journal offers a comprehensive guide to Hong Kong.
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