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A group of companies including some of the biggest names in the technology industry are considering a joint letter to President Donald Trump opposing his recent immigration order and offering to work with the White House to develop different policies.

At the National Prayer Breakfast, President Donald Trump joked that people should "pray" for Arnold Schwarzenegger, his replacement on "The Apprentice." He also said the world is in trouble and his "tough" phone calls with foreign leaders are needed to defend American interests. Photo: AP

The BOE has revamped its thinking about the economy, but the outcome is still unchanged monetary policy.

Blockbuster sales of Merck’s cancer treatment Keytruda are likely on the way.

The biggest U.S. companies are reporting improved profits for the final quarter of 2016—and touting rosier prospects for 2017—but much of the discussion this earnings season has centered on President Donald Trump.

Microsoft Corp. called on the Trump administration to create a process for granting exceptions to last Friday’s executive order on immigration, the latest step by technology companies to address challenges posed by the action.

Seven winning looks from the trend-spotting French design event

Australia posted a record trade surplus in December fueled by higher mineral exports, diminishing fears of the first recession Down Under in 25 years.

For years, U.S. sales of the cheapest beers fell as America’s two largest brewers focused on craft brands. Now the neglected suds are back in the spotlight. AB InBev on Sunday plans to air its first-ever Super Bowl ad for Busch, its namesake economy brand. Meanwhile, MillerCoors has begun rolling out new packaging for its economy beers.

A dispute over creative control led Ralph Lauren CEO Stefan Larsson to leave the struggling luxury fashion brand after less than two years at the helm.

You may know Vietnam’s national dish as a beefy noodle soup, but why stop there? With riffs on the recipe ranging from dumplings to burritos to cocktails, it’s time to expand your pho-rizons.

The expense of maintaining enormous quail-hunting plantations—many held by the same families for generations—is leading some owners to sell or donate large swaths of timberland for conservation.

Nintendo unveils its new Switch in this Super Bowl ad.

Etienne Tshisekedi, who died in Brussels at the age of 84, was to head the council overseeing elections and the departure of President Joseph Kabila from power.

On the Tibetan Plateau, a small lodge and touring company is making the rugged region around Shangri-La more accessible to less-than-rugged travelers.

Employees are entitled to their own opinions but will need to work together on “one team,” Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Thursday, speaking to staff for the first time amid tension between career officials and the White House. Photo: AP

The scale of destruction in Aleppo, Syria’s largest city, has become apparent since fighting ceased in late December. Much of the old city, a world heritage site, and its bazaar have been destroyed, posing huge challenges for its reconstruction. Photo: Associated Press

The latest NFIB survey will report good news on employment at small businesses.

U.S. worker productivity rose for two straight quarters to close 2016, reversing a long stretch of declines, but the broader trend remains weak.

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Deconstructed fashion ripped through the spring women’s shows. Here’s how to wear it and still look put-together.

German police unveiled a new analytical tool they hope will give investigators accurate predictions about the likelihood that known extremists will carry out a terror attack.

This easy, meatless recipe from chef Houston chef Hugo Ortega gets its meaty flavor from black beluga lentils.

Great forces line up for battle, in this Super Bowl ad for Evony: The King’s Return.

Deutsche Bank’s capital ratio and profitability face the threat of heavy new demands from global capital rule changes.