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At the WSJ Café, “Mad Men” actor Harry Hamlin explains the season seven scene where his character, Jim Cutler, is forced to confront Don Draper. Photo Courtesy: AMC

Actor Harry Hamlin who plays Jim Cutler on AMC’s "Mad Men" joins the WSJ Café’ to discuss the intricacies in working with writing and directing team of "Mad Men." (Photo: AMC)

The May Camelopardalids meteor outburst turned out to be a dud, because meteor storm prediction is not a sure thing, unlike, for example, calculating the next eclipse

Go hands-free with a bag that is perfect for festival season and for keeping valuables close

Actress Jessica Alba talks to WSJ’s Lee Hawkins about a personal experience that prompted her to start her firm, the Honest Company.

Financial history is characterized by a consistent fear of bank runs, especially during times of crisis. The financial crisis of 2007-09 was no exception. The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission identified no less than 10 cases of runs. Those runs were a major consideration in the shifting policy responses that authorities employed during the crisis. In the early stages, troubled institutions facing runs were dealt with through a scattered blend of voluntary mergers, outright closures, and bailouts. Читать дальше...

Are Americans free in spite of the Constitution?Related event: The Once and Future King: The Rise of Crown Government in America

A military judge on Wednesday dismissed charges of rape and sodomy against an Air Force top enlisted leader, citing a loss of confidence in the prosecution.

In an interview at the WSJ Cafe, actor Harry Hamlin breaks down his role in the mid-season finale of “Mad Men” and reveals the person from his past who inspires his character’s quirks. Photo Courtesy: AMC

The lightning pitches are over, but the finalists continue to sweat in the mentor matches. Judges and industry head honchos meet with each of the 40 students to find out more about their projects. Can the fellowship finalists effectively articulate their concepts and business plans, or will the tough questions and high-pressure one-on-ones prove to be too much?

The lightning pitches are over, but the finalists continue to sweat in the mentor matches. Judges and industry head honchos meet with each of the 40 students to find out more about their projects. Can the fellowship finalists effectively articulate their concepts and business plans, or will the tough questions and high-pressure one-on-ones prove to be too much?

Miami, FL.- El carabobeño Wilking Rodríguez hizo su debut en las grandes ligas al lanzar una entrada en blanco, viniendo del bullpen, en el encuentro entre Reales de Kansas City y Cardenales de San Luis, convirtiéndose en el criollo 310 (*) en jugar en la MLB. Wilking fue ascendido recientemente por los Reales, proveniente de […]

Sim Ahmed describes himself as “a twenty-something journalist living in Auckland, who one day found a camera in his hands where there was previously money and free time.” His blog, Aucklandia, is full of thoughtfully composed pictures, illustrations and wry ruminations on New Zealand’s largest city, its 1.5 million inhabitants, and the stories behind them. But it’s not just about Auckland: Some of Ahmed’s most beautiful shots capture the island nation’s photogenic countryside.

Recently, I had houseguests who didn't realize that water was spilling onto my hardwood kitchen floor from the counter. Bill had some firsthand experience a few months ago when the flush handle stuck on his toilet and the water continued to run. [...] to compound matters, a plugged sewer line caused the toilet to overflow. The next three weeks brought a parade of water damage specialists, insurance adjusters, and carpet and hardwood floor contractors. Water always finds its lowest level and,... Читать дальше...

The nation's feet have grown by two shoe sizes in just four decades. In fact, we're bigger and taller all over, reports Jeremy Laurance – and that may not be a good thing