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A pop quiz based on the Private Equity Analyst's popular Private Word column

Ellen Pao fired back at her former employer in a court filing on Friday, saying Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is improperly publicizing confidential negotiations and asking her to pay unreasonable legal costs.

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The California Public Employees' Retirement System topped up the war chest of Blackstone Group's Tactical Opportunities team with another $500 million, deepening its multibillion-dollar footprint with the New York firm.

Union believes data breach was worse than disclosed, New plan recognizes Iraq army still not up to task and what a gate agent can (and can't) do for you.

The landscape for digital marketing may be changing; and the growing trend at the grocery store that may represent a new opportunity for entrepreneurial food makers.

Twitter CEO Dick Costolo will step down July 1 amid declining user and revenue growth. Tech analyst Patrick Moorhead feels the company should select a new CEO with experience in social media.

A recent survey of Americans found 10 places people want to visit most before they can't anymore. Several of the destinations seem to have white beaches and clear blue water.

WSJ's film critic Joe Morgenstern reviews "Jurassic World" and "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl." Photo: Universal

Dune Energy has a Friday deadline for bidding on its oil-drilling operations, Standard Register wants approval of a sale, and Egenix wants approval for a bankruptcy sale timeline.

Prosecco, the Italian sparkling wine, is experiencing a spike a popularity. Charles Passy and Tanya Rivero taste test Altaneve Z's version. Photo: Altaneve

Ministers may extend European Union sanctions on Russia, without even discussing them.

A $25 million home with its own vineyard and a $32 million Miami beach home are featured in this week's Private Properties. WSJ's Candace Taylor joins Lunch Break with details. Photo: Kin Sargent

Consumers with health coverage through the Affordable Care Act are facing surprise medical bills that sometimes exceed the caps on out of pocket expenses. WSJ’s Stephanie Armour reports. Photo: Getty

A new take on the gin and tonic using sumac, a spice that adds a tangy, citrus flavor to this classic cocktail.

A roundup of private equity-related news.

WSJ’s Kevin Sintumuang talks to a pro and learns four tips you can use to transform your next gin and tonic from the ordinary to the sublime.

A NII adviser said creditors didn't get specific estimates on litigation costs, Comcast was sued, and the Bronx borough president wants chapter 9 protections for Puerto Rico.

A New York Police Department sergeant opened fire on a man who lunged at him with a knife in Brooklyn early Friday morning, police said.

Law Blog rounds up the morning's legal news.

Oculus Rift unveiled its new headset at a press conference in San Francisco on Thursday. The company also announced its deal with Microsoft as a software and hardware partner. Mark Kelly reports.

Boeing released footage of its crew rehearsing the flying display that will be performed at the 2015 Paris Air Show, including this 787 Dreamliner performing a near-vertical takeoff. Photo/Video: Boeing.

Ahead of a vote on granting President Obama fast-track negotiating authority, lawmakers who want to see the agreement sealed had one word to sell the legislation: “Bipartisan.” They make it sound easy. But in fact, it hasn’t been.

Penta fashion columnist Jeffrey Podolsky lays down the law for men in summer.

Here are five ways advisers can boost their practice's sale price.