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A roundup of private equity-related news.

In a relatively low-key news conference, an unperturbed Mario Draghi put further cuts in interest rates firmly back on the European Central Bank's list of options, while just as definitively removing "helicopter money."

The recent defection of 13 North Korean workers has highlighted North Korea’s lucrative practice of sending thousands of its civilians abroad and collecting a large percentage of their wages.

Just in time for warmer days, the comfort-friendly goddess gown gets a fresh update that tweaks the Grecian formula.

President Barack Obama said he and Gulf Arab leaders agree on ways to combat Islamic State and end hostilities in Syria, including the departure of President Assad. He spoke at the Gulf Cooperation Council on Thursday in Saudi Arabia. Photo: AP

The animated GOP frontrunner made his third appearance on the late-night show Wednesday.

The renowned architect shares a few of his favorite things.

The 16-room co-op apartment, on and off the market since its 2013 listing at $125 million, has been given a fresh contemporary look.

The actor, comedian and writer, who honed his skills on the Chicago improv circuit, is now winning over audiences in his role on HBO’s award-winning series ‘Silicon Valley’ (back for its third season).

A New Jersey abortion clinic has filed for bankruptcy after losing a legal battle with several former employees who said they were fired after becoming pregnant.

A new spate of complex female characters is emerging in comedy, as more women write and run shows, more series incorporate serious material, and more outlets look for original content. WSJ's Ellen Gamerman reports. Photo: Amazon Studios

The number of U.S. workers who applied for new unemployment benefits declined last week to the lowest level in 43 years, a sign of the labor market’s vitality.

Law Blog rounds up the morning's legal news.

Donald Trump said Thursday that it it were up to him, he would leave Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill and find another denomination to honor abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

Alphabet’s Google says it’s continuing to make its mobile operating system safer. But the benefits are largely only for people who use a phone or tablet running a newer version of the OS and restrict their app downloads to Google’s own Play store.

The historical nonfiction author answered reader questions as his turn as book club host wrapped up.

Caroline Baldwin and Brian Taylor's home was described by a former owner as "the most expensive slum in Britain." Now, after an extensive renovation, it is a light-filled family home. Photo: Dylan Thomas for The Wall Street Journal

U.S. Air Force officials meet French counterparts in Paris to discuss more joint military exercises to better curb provocative behavior by Russian planes.

The fifth installment of the popular action franchise opens in theaters July 29.

The song comes from the Brooklyn-based guitarist's new solo album.

The Wall Street Journal's Experts panel on health care dived into how we can get more sleep and more face time with our physician, among other issues.

Read about New Gulf Resources and more on today's Daily Docket.

Microsoft is scheduled to report its third-quarter earnings after the market closes Thursday. Here’s what to expect from the software giant.

The Ecuadorian president has hiked taxes as the country attempts to rebuild following a devastating earthquake.

Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Iwan Rheon and Alfie Allen joined the 'Late Late Show' host for this fun sketch.