Новости за 13.01.2017

The Supreme Court agreed to consider a dispute between Novartis and Amgen that could determine how soon cheaper, copycat versions of biotechnology drugs can be sold to consumers.

Iraqi troops on Friday breached the Mosul University campus used by Islamic State as a military facility, in what officials said was a significant advance in the nearly four-month battle to reclaim the city.

Microsoft on Friday said it acquired a Montreal startup that focuses on artificial intelligence, giving the software giant another tool as it competes against rivals such as Google and Salesforce.com.

Justice Department officials announced results of an investigation of the Chicago Police Department which determined that officers engage in an unconstitutional use of excessive force. Photo: EPA

A little over a year after emerging from bankruptcy protection, teen retailer Wet Seal LLC is exploring a liquidation or going-concern sale, among other options, according to people familiar with the matter.

"A Series of Unfortunate Events" star Neil Patrick Harris and director-producer Barry Sonnenfeld stop by the WSJ Cafe to discuss whether fans should watch their series--or read the original books first. Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Lockheed Martin Corp. Chief Executive Marillyn Hewson said Friday the company was close to reaching a deal on the next batch of F-35 combat jets, remarks that followed another meeting with President-elect Donald Trump.

U.S. ends 'No-Visa' era for Cuban refugees, survey finds U.S. police more reluctant to use force and the best and worst airlines of 2016.

If you're looking for a career path, and don't like stress, we'll have a look at the least stressful jobs in 2017; and how one man is using his creativity to start a non-profit to help cancer patients.

Rose, who caused controversy when he disappeared without notice before a Knicks game, may finally be recognizing the extent to which he’ll never be the same player.

Lord Snowdon, former husband of Queen Elizabeth II’s late sister, Princess Margaret, and a renowned photographer of celebrities and royalty, has died. He was 86 years old.

Americans say they’re feeling more upbeat about the economy. Retailers will be forgiven if they don’t quite believe that. Retail sales rose 0.6% in December, a result that fell slightly short of economists’ forecasts.

Brexit & Beyond: Europe in Flux is The Wall Street Journal’s round-up of news and analysis of how Brexit will affect global business, economies and finance. You can sign up here. MUST READS Rolls Royce Trent XWB engines on view on the assembly line at the Rolls Royce factory in Derby, England. PHOTO: Paul Ellis/Agence […]

Editorial Board Member Mary Kissel wraps up this week’s commentary and highlights her top picks.

The chief executive of the image-sharing site on building the company, his ‘dorky’ childhood collection and wasting time online.

Main Street Columnist Bill McGurn on why it’s time for the FBI Director to return to private life. Photo: Bloomberg

Business World Columnist Holman Jenkins Jr. on this week’s nomination hearings and the impact of the alleged Russian dossier. Photo: Zuma Press

President Obama said Friday he is easing sanctions on Sudan, citing progress in the nation’s efforts to confront terrorism as he shifts course on a long-running source of U.S. distress in North Africa.

Business World Columnist Holman Jenkins Jr. on why Democrats fail to advance their environmental policy agenda. Photo: Getty

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Emerging Markets Head Ruchir Sharma on why investors should keep an eye on the mainland’s finances. Photo: Getty

The idea a Roomba possessing legal rights may be preposterous. But as robots get smarter and more human-like, the question of recognizing the legal status of “electronic persons” could be taken more seriously. At least in Europe. The European Parliament’s legal affairs committee is urging the E.U. to explore the idea of “creating a specific legal status […]

Heritage Foundation Senior Fellow Michael Gonzalez on President Obama’s decision to end Bill Clinton’s “wet foot, dry foot” policy. Photo: Getty

Opinion Journal’s Mary Kissel and Main Street Columnist Bill McGurn on why it’s time for the FBI Director to return to private life. Plus, Trump’s hawkish cabinet picks, Democrats' climate change meltdown and more.

Internal documents show SpaceX’s bottom line is vulnerable when things go awry and that the aerospace firm sees revenue from its planned satellite-internet business eventually helping finance Mars missions.

Leading politicians and businessleaders are gathering in the snow-laden Swiss resort of Davos for the 47th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum next week, just days before the the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Mr. Trump’s inauguration on Friday led the organizers to advance the meeting by a day and it starts on […]