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A series of bombings killed several people and injured more than 200 in Turkey's Kurdish-dominated southeast. The Turkish government said the attacks were carried out by the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK. Photo: Getty Images

Uber Technologies said it is buying Ottomotto, a Silicon Valley startup building self-driving vehicle technology for trucks.

Wal-Mart Stores is reaping the benefits of spending big to boost sales, getting more shoppers through its doors at a time when many retailers are struggling to attract foot traffic.

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On his second-to-last episode, the "Nightly Show" host had some parting words for Bill Cosby and Roger Ailes.

European Central Bank policy makers warned at their meeting in July that Brexit could have an unpredictable effect on the global economy but decided it is too early to talk about new stimulus measures.

Sen. Leila De Lima accused President Rodrigo Duterte Thursday of an “abuse of power” for publicly attacking her on the eve of a senate inquiry into a violent antidrug campaign that has claimed over 600 lives.

KitKat owner Nestlé is upping its game in high-end chocolate to chase revenue growth as overall chocolate volumes decline.

The defection of a top North Korean diplomat to the country’s southern rival provides Seoul with access to one of Pyongyang’s most well-connected men as it seeks more clues about the inner workings of its isolated neighbor.

Volvo Car and ride-hailing giant Uber have agreed to co-develop autonomous SUVs that will either be used as self-driving taxis or sold to consumers.

United Continental named a new chief financial officer to take the job held on an interim basis for the past year by a senior financial executive, and selected a new chief  commercial officer to succeed its retiring chief revenue officer.

A spokesman for Riek Machar says he left the country following a failed assassination attempt.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals reached a deal with its loan holders to again amend the terms of its debt as it continues to dig out of a year of business and accounting distress.

The first two volumes in the picture-book series have more than 1.5 million copies in print worldwide.

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits declined last week and continued to hover at a low level consistent with a strengthening labor market.

Law Blog rounds up the morning's legal news.

Former Domo Inc. manager Jay Biederman sued the tech startup Monday to obtain its financial statements. The lawsuit follows two legal actions that Domo filed against Mr. Biederman in June.

Prosecutors’ questioning of the managing director of Volkswagen Korea comes as the Korean government widens its probe of emissions certifications to nearly two dozen foreign auto makers.

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has raised $3.25 million since July 1 for his re-election campaign, bringing his total haul to $5.5 million since he launched his bid in late June, his campaign announced on Thursday.

A U.K. government plan to encourage less use of sugar in food and drinks to tackle childhood obesity is weak and flawed, say campaigners.

Imbolo Mbue discusses her debut novel, "Behold the Dreamers." The story follows the families of two men: a Lehman Brothers executive and his Cameroonian immigrant chauffeur. Photo: Getty Images

In the past two years, Turkish buyers have set their sights on Miami’s condo developments, purchasing properties for use as second or third homes. Photo: Alexia Fodere for The Wall Street Journal

The song comes from the musician's upcoming album 'Goodbye to Language.'

Millionaires and billionaires tend to have multiple homes—three or four is average. But those figures are child’s play for a bona fide house collector, who collects property like others amass fine wine. Photo: Lisa Corson for The Wall Street Journal

A decade-old al Qaeda propaganda video is a reminder of the true origins of ISIS and its ties to the militant group founded by Osama Bin Laden. Photo: Associated Press