Sunday, January 31, 2016
The Iowa Caucuses: Three Things to Watch
As Iowans gather for the nation's first presidential contest, WSJ's Jerry Seib discusses three things to watch for in the Democratic and Republican caucuses. Photo: AP
Who Will Win Iowa Caucus? Depends on Who Shows Up
A changing conservative electorate could shake up the outcome between Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz in Iowa, a new WSJ/NBC/Marist polls shows. Photo: Bloomberg
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Oregon Standoff: One Dead After FBI Confrontation
One person was killed and seven people arrested following a violent confrontation between the FBI and members of a group that have occupied a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon for weeks. Photo: AP
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Sony Moves PlayStation Headquarters to California
Sony is moving its gaming headquarters from Tokyo to California to respond quicker to industry trends. The move will also see the creation of new company Sony Interactive Entertainment, as Mark Kelly reports. Image: Getty
Time-Lapse: New York City Slammed by Record Snow
A record-setting blizzard nicknamed Jonas blanketed New York City in over two feet of snow. This time-lapse shows views of the snowstorm slamming the city in Midtown Manhattan and Bryant Park. Photo: Jarrard Cole/The Wall Street Journal
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Where Do Indians Live Outside of India?
India, the world's largest democracy, also has the world's largest diaspora, according to the United Nations. Photo: Getty Images
Eagles' Glenn Frey: A Look Back at a Legend
Glenn Frey, who helped define the California sound of the 1970s with the Eagles’ country-inflected rock, passed away in New York on Monday at the age of 67. Photo: Zuma Press.
Microsoft Builds ‘Minecraft’ Classroom Edition
Will schools dip into their budgets to buy “Minecraft” for students? Microsoft thinks so. The technology giant on Tuesday announced plans to release this summer a new classroom edition of the videogame. Photo: Mojang AB
China-Taiwan Apology Puts K-Pop in Different Key
The apology video from K-pop singer Chou Tzu-yu for waiving a Taiwanese flag sparked a social media firestorm between mainland China and Taiwan. The WSJ’s Menglin Huang looks back on some similar cases in the past.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Powerball: $1.6 Billion Winning Numbers Announced
Lottery officials have announced the winning numbers for Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot. A winning ticket was sold in Chino Hills, Calif. Photo: Will Lester/The Sun via AP
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Snapchat Explained... Using Snapchat
It's time for you to learn how to love the most confusing social network. WSJ's Joanna Stern guides you through the app in a series of quick video "snaps."
Obama's Final State of the Union in Two Minutes
President Obama's last State of the Union address to Congress in two minutes. Photo: Getty
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Detroit Auto Show: 2017 Mercedes E-Class
Mercedes is known for making a statement. The 2017 E-Class aims to take things to the next gear. Photo: Drew Evans/The Wall Street Journal.
State of the Union: Obama Urges Americans to Change the Political Process
Asking Americans to uphold their duties as citizens by voicing their concerns and voting, President Obama said that hard changes in the political process will depend on the American people demanding it. Photo: Getty
Nikki Haley Says Obama 'Unable' to Deal with ISIS
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley criticized President Obama for failing to deliver on his promises and said he was either "unwilling or unable" to address the worst terror threat since 9/11. Photo: GOP.gov
Oil Plunge Could Sink U.S. Energy Companies Into Bankruptcy
Crude-oil prices plunged more than 5% on Monday to trade near $30 a barrel, making the specter of bankruptcy ever more likely for a significant chunk of the U.S. oil industry. WSJ's Bradley Olson explains on Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero. Photo: Bloomberg News
Detroit Auto Show: Acura Precision Concept
The eye-catching red Acura Precision Concept was revealed Tuesday at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Photo: Drew Evans/The Wall Street Journal.
Powerball Lottery: A Billionaire's Shopping List
Wednesday's Powerball lottery jackpot has surpassed a billion dollars and set a new record. Here are shopping ideas for the winning billionaire. WSJ's Elva Ramirez reports. Photo: NASA.
Four Takeaways From Obama's Final State of the Union
Although President Obama made few policy proposals in his final State of the Union, he used the platform to discuss ideas for lawmakers to think about in the coming years. WSJ's Jerry Seib explains. Photo: AP
Taiwan Elections: Five Things to Know
Voters in Taiwan, the only democracy in the Chinese-speaking world, will choose a new president and legislature Jan. 16. Here are five things to watch for in the elections. Photo: Associated Press
El Chapo’s Meeting With Sean Penn Assisted Recapture
Actor Sean Pean has revealed that he and others met with Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, which helped authorities eventually find the fugitive. Photo: Rolling Stone
David Bowie's Financial Innovation: Royalty-Backed Bonds
David Bowie, who died from cancer Sunday at 69, pioneered a type of bond sale in the late 1990s that helped the music icon reap millions of dollars. Here are details of how he made financial history with "Bowie Bonds."
8,000 Dead Birds Wash Up on Alaskan Coast
An estimated 8,000 common murre birds have washed ashore on Alaska’s Whittier beach after apparently starving to death. Murre die-offs have occurred in previous winters but not in the numbers witnessed in Alaska. Photo: AP
Obama v. Congress, Seen Through the State of the Union
President Obama's relationship with Congress started out strong, but soon took on a different tone during the course of his administration. We chart the relationship through his State of the Union rhetoric. Photo: Getty
Blast in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Square Kills at Least 10
A powerful explosion hit the heart of Istanbul’s central tourist district on Tuesday, killing at least 10 people and injuring 15 others. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said a Syria-linked suicide bomber is believed to be behind the blast. Photo: AP.
Sunday, January 10, 2016
‘El Chapo’ Guzmán to Be Extradited to U.S.
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the world's most wanted drug lord, is back in prison in Mexico. Mexico said that it will act on U.S. requests to extradite the drug lord. Photo: AP
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Stunning Drone Footage of Missouri Flooding
Massive flooding struck the Midwest at the end of December, stopping just shy of breaking 30-year records. Photo: Camp Jessop Studios