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CEO Christopher Nassetta says Hilton Worldwide is "very actively looking" into spinning off its properties into a REIT.

Three of the most dubious programs under the Patriot Act have expired, but the fight over suspicionless spying on Americans is far from over. Patrick Eddington makes the case for further reform.

Caitlyn Jenner makes the cover of Vanity Fair.

King David took refuge there, Herod the Great made it the first spa in the world, and Sodom and Gomorrah were said to have been located on its shores. Almost everyone passing through Jordan and Israel goes to “take the waters,” and I’ve always envied the pictures of people floating along, looking like they haven’t a care in the world. According to locals, the Dead Sea — so named because with 34.2 percent salinity, nothing can live in it — is like the Gold Bond ointment of lakes.

Watch what happens when A Broad Abroad hits the Dead Sea in Jordan.

Billionaire owner of gambling software group sees London as the tech sector’s market of choice

Pfizer's share of the market for certain cancer drugs has increased from 10 to 20 percent, CEO Ian Read tells CNBC.

Merck's executive vice president Dr. Roger Perlmutter, discusses research on immunotherapy for certain colon cancers, and the players in the fight against cancer.

Thanks, hipsters.

Though this column is mostly focused on new releases, I must use this opening to champion a few exciting re-releases of classic films: The Apu Trilogy (look for our Satyajit Ray feature coming soon) and “The Third Man” have both been given shiny new 4K digital restorations and will be distributed to arthouse theaters around the country via Janus Films. This is cause for celebration, folks, especially if you’ve never seen them. Not enough ink/pixels are spilled on movie theaters that show older films. Читать дальше...

Fed official says individuals should be punished for wrongdoing

Rand Paul bets on backlash against US surveillance

Carnegie Mellon's National Robotics Engineering center is in crisis after 40 of its researchers and scientists have left the institution to join Uber, as the car-hailing service aims to develop driverless car technology. WSJ's Mike Ramsey reports. Photo: AP

Despite disappointing trial results on Friday, the CEO of Bristol-Myers remains optimistic.

The return of big deals, financed by bank cash, offers a glimmer of hope for yields

Most of the listings on the online black market were for illegal drugs, but the site also sold other items.

There may be a modest return to growth, but Italians have not yet noticed, writes Bill Emmott

Broadcaster buys out remainder of company 8 years after first investment

Steven Kopits, Princeton Energy Advisors president, sees the price of oil reaching $85 a barrel by the end of the third quarter.

About seven miles out to sea, Randy Welch, aboard a 20-footer, caught a flash of movement over his head. “A moment later,” he said, “I felt something land on my head.” Welch held still and alerted his three friends aboard the small boat. Startled amazement swept across their faces, followed by smiles. “Then they all

After he leaves the position, Rasulo will stay on in an advisory position to Walt Disney's CEO Bob Iger.

The National Parks Service has recorded a million hours of sound from all around America and found its quietest places.

Tim Tookey joins as a non-executive director and chair of the board risk committee

After years of downplaying and denigrating the mobile market, Nintendo may be doubling down on it.

Buying Altera for $17bn is an inscrutable move that leaves the big questions unanswered