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Huawei Executive Is Charged With Espionage in Poland
Polish authorities detained and charged a local sales director of Huawei, a Chinese national, with conducting high-level espionage on behalf of China, amid widening global scrutiny of the technology giant. 167
McConnell Stays on Sidelines as Shutdown Nears Record Length
As the government shutdown gets set to become the longest in history, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell isn’t budging from his position that Democrats and the White House must resolve it. 899
Pentagon Pushes Forward on Syria Pullout Amid Uncertainty
The U.S. military is moving ahead with its plans to withdraw troops from Syria, even though a U.S.-Turkey rift appears likely to delay the pullout, defense officials said. 167
Slack Plans to Follow Spotify on Unconventional IPO Route
Slack is planning to go public through a direct listing, potentially making it the second big technology company after Spotify to bypass a traditional IPO.
How Aging Japan Defied Demographics and Revived Its Economy
Japan encouraged the elderly and women to work and broke a longstanding taboo against immigration, offering lessons for other advanced economies facing similar problems. The country is now enjoying its second-longest economic expansion since World War II.
Apple Plans Three New iPhones This Year, Plays Catch-Up on Cameras
Apple is planning to release three new iPhone models again this fall, including one with a triple rear camera. 82
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Inside the Federal Reserve’s 2013 Deliberations
WSJ’s central-banking team digs into what Federal Reserve policy makers were saying during a tumultuous period for the central bank, in which officials disagreed over when and how to wind down its asset purchases, according to full transcripts.
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Supporters of single-payer health care marching in Sacramento, Calif., in 2017. Gov. Gavin Newsom backs health coverage for more undocumented immigrants and bigger premium subsidies in the state.
Democratic-Led States Press Ahead With Health-Care Expansion Plans
Democratic-led states and cities are moving swiftly to push expanded public health-care proposals following their November midterm victories, drawing criticism from some Republicans. 64
GM Raises Profit Guidance for 2018, Predicts an Even Stronger 2019
General Motors raised its profit guidance for 2018 ahead of reporting results next month and said its bottom line should grow in 2019 as it expects demand to remain resilient in China and the U.S.
Ex-Defense Executive to Be Named Deputy National Security Adviser
Charles Kupperman, a longtime associate of national security adviser John Bolton, fills the role previously held by Mira Ricardel, who was removed after an unusual feud with the first lady.
Xi’s Top Trade Aide to Visit U.S. for Talks, Shutdown Permitting
China and the U.S. are set to hold a round of higher-level talks to resolve the trade conflict, with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He scheduled to visit Washington in late January—though that could be delayed by the shutdown.
Trade Secrets of Holiday Home Swaps
If you’re willing to trade homes with travelers from France, Japan, even coastal California, you now have your pick from a wider, swankier array of options thanks to the house-sharing boom. Plus: A Scaredy-Cat Guide to House Swapping.
The Bin Laden Attack That the U.S. Failed to Answer
Al Qaeda killed 17 U.S. sailors in its October 2000 bombing of the USS Cole, but neither the outgoing Clinton administration nor the incoming Bush administration retaliated.
Only Nuclear Energy Can Save the Planet
Do the math on replacing fossil fuels: To move fast enough, the world needs to build lots of reactors
3 Ways Tech Will Do the Walking for You in 2019
Urban commutes can be tedious. To the rescue: Segway’s new suite of self-balancing ’micro-mobility’ transporters released at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show.
Ginsburg to Miss Another Week, but Recovery on Track
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will miss another week of Supreme Court proceedings but her recovery from cancer treatment is on track and there is no sign of any remaining disease, the court said Friday. 64
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Staffs Up for Likely 2020 Presidential Run
New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is closing in on announcing a 2020 presidential campaign, signing up key staff members and planning her first trip to Iowa, according to people familiar with the plans. 56
Girl Escapes Captor 88 Days After Abduction, Killing of Her Parents
A 13-year-old Wisconsin girl missing for nearly three months escaped her captor, authorities said. A 21-year-old man was charged with abduction and double homicide of her parents in the case.
Florida Pardons 4 Black Men Accused of 1949 Rape
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the independently elected cabinet granted posthumous pardons to four African-American men accused of raping a white woman nearly 70 years ago in a case now seen as a racial injustice.
Active-Shooter Training in 2019: ‘Grab That Gun’
With mass shootings becoming more deadly, some school systems, concert venues and private companies are increasingly using a more hands-on approach, encouraging civilians to take countermeasures if a gunman storms in. 117
China Intensifies Lobbying to Thwart Criticism of Muslim Detentions
China has escalated efforts to repel foreign criticism of its measures targeting Muslims in the restive Xinjiang region, stepping up diplomatic lobbying and public-relations efforts.
Canada Grants Refugee Status to Saudi Teen Who Fled Family
Canada will grant refugee status to a Saudi teen who renounced Islam and barricaded herself in a Bangkok airport hotel after fleeing from her family.
Name Change to ‘North Macedonia’ Approved by Macedonian Parliament
The Balkan nation Macedonia ratified a U.S.-backed deal with Greece to change its name to “North Macedonia,” opening up a path to membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union.
Congo Opposition Candidate to Challenge Election Results
Democratic Republic of Congo opposition leader Martin Fayulu said he will challenge the official election result at the country’s constitutional court, as one of his campaign aides claimed his candidate had won in a landslide.
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The Morning Risk Report: Fiat Chrysler Warns of $800 Million in Costs Related to Emissions Settlement
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has agreed to pay nearly $800 million in fines and mitigation costs, and recall thousands of vehicles, to settle charges that it used illegal software to dupe emissions tests in more than 100,000 diesel-engine pickup trucks and SUVs.
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Where ETFs Are Headed in 2019
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