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Biden, in Final Debate, Says ‘I Would Transition From the Oil Industry'

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:47:03 GMT

Former Vice President Joe Biden sparred with President Trump on fracking during the final presidential debate, saying he would push for the oil industry to be replaced by renewable energy over time and eliminate federal subsidies for the industry. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/ AFP

On the Mexico Border, Trump Administration Rushes to Build New Wall

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Over the past year, the Trump administration has been rushing to meet the president's goal of building 450 additional miles of border wall by the end of 2020. WSJ’s Alicia Caldwell visits the new 30-foot tall barrier. Photo: Alicia Caldwell

Trump and Biden Face Off Over Covid, Vaccines in Final Debate

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 03:40:33 GMT

In their final debate, President Trump was optimistic about having a coronavirus vaccine by year’s end, while Former Vice President Joe Biden said there was no prospect of a vaccine for the majority of Americans before mid-2021. Photos from left: Kevin Dietsch/UPI/Bloomberg News; Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Amy Coney Barrett’s Nomination Heads for a Full Senate Vote

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:01:05 GMT

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to advance Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination, while Democrats on the panel declined to appear at the proceedings. Photo: Caroline Brehman/Zuma Press

Low-Wage Workers Suffer as Second Stimulus Check Prospects Dim

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

As federal unemployment aid runs out around the country while Congress negotiates a new stimulus bill, some economists worry that the most vulnerable workers are getting pushed deeper into poverty. Will low-wage workers like Victoria Rodriguez in McAllen, Texas be left behind? Photo: Bryan Woolston/Reuters

Why Early Voters Are Breaking Records

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 09:30:00 GMT

Voters in states such as Georgia, Texas and Virginia are breaking records for early turnout in the 2020 general election. WSJ’s Alexa Corse explains why so many Americans are casting their votes early, despite the pandemic. Photo: Ron Harris/AP

Goldman Sachs to Settle With U.S. Over Involvement in 1MDB Scandal

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 18:11:44 GMT

Billions of dollars that went missing from Malaysia's 1MDB has become one of the biggest financial scandals ever, with Goldman Sachs agreeing to pay the U.S. government more for its involvement than it did after the 2008 crisis. Here’s how the alleged fraud happened and then fell apart. Photo Composite: Adam Falk

Uber Eats Hasn't Been Profitable During the Pandemic

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 16:38:32 GMT

Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber's CEO, says its food-delivery unit is still in the red but should reach profitability next year, speaking at WSJ Tech Live 2020. Photo: Justine Lane/Shutterstock

Justice Department to Sue Google for Alleged Anticompetitive Conduct

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:26:51 GMT

The Justice Department is filing an antitrust lawsuit against Google. Here’s how the tech giant ended up in the crosshairs of federal regulators. WSJ’s Jason Bellini reports. Photo: Getty Images

iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 12 Pro: 5G, Cameras and New Design Tested

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:10:09 GMT

To get those crazy-fast 5G speeds on Apple's iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, you have to find the 5G. So WSJ's Joanna Stern set up on the field at MetLife Stadium to put the new phones -- including their cameras and improved durable body -- through the paces.

Protesters Burn Churches in Chile Ahead of Referendum

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 10:04:39 GMT

A week before a referendum on whether to ditch Chile’s dictatorship-era constitution, protesters torched two churches, looted stores and clashed with police in Santiago. Thousands gathered on the anniversary of mass antigovernment demonstrations. Photo: Martin Bernetti/AFP/Getty Images

Boeing Production Cuts Force Suppliers to Lay Off Staff, Rethink Future

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 09:30:00 GMT

Boeing’s production cuts have sent shockwaves through the aviation industry, forcing suppliers to lay off thousands of employees. Tool Gauge reconfigured its operations just after opening a new facility in Tacoma, Wash., designed to manufacture Boeing parts. Photo: Joel Winter for The Wall Street Journal

Wuhan, Former Pandemic Center, Emerges as Tourist Hot Spot

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Wuhan, the city at the center of the coronavirus pandemic, had the most tourists of any Chinese city during a public holiday in October. Wuhan is overcoming its pandemic past and benefiting from its hero-city status to become a top travel destination. Photo: Getty Images

ESG Funds Are Under Scrutiny. Here’s Why

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Investors propelled ESG funds to new heights in 2020, and federal agencies are watching. WSJ explains why regulators have ethical and sustainable investment funds under review. Photo Illustration: Alex Kuzoian

Trump and Biden Pressed on Coronavirus at Dueling Town Halls

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 10:16:26 GMT

With the second debate between President Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden’s canceled, they instead appeared in simultaneous town halls on competing TV networks. The two candidates offered Americans a contrast in tone and style. Photo: Jim Watson/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images,Evan Vucci/Associated Press

Senators Debate Legitimacy and Timing of Vote on Amy Coney Barrett

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:23:54 GMT

Senators debated the legitimacy and timing of Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation vote as the Republican-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee moved forward with the process Thursday. Photo: Tom Williams/Associated Press

Demands of Thailand’s Pro-Democracy Protesters

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 11:41:31 GMT

Mass protests in Thailand have shaken the nation with criticism of the country’s powerful and secretive royal family. WSJ’s Feliz Solomon explains what the protesters are fighting for and why their demands could land them in jail. Photo: Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP/Getty Images

Nikola’s Stock Fizzles After Hype-Fueled Summer; Here’s Why

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:30:00 GMT

Nikola was the buzz of Wall Street, trying to cut a path in electric trucking. Now, federal prosecutors are investigating claims that it misled investors. WSJ explains Nikola's roller coaster summer and what's next for the company. Photo Graphic: WSJ

Barrett Is Praised and Pressed on Issues in Final Day of Questioning

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 22:22:37 GMT

Judge Amy Coney Barrett faced tough questions about health care and voting rights on the second and final day of questioning by the Senate Judiciary Committee. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday reports. Photo: Erin Schaff/pool/Shutterstock

What China and Russia Could Reap From Covid-19 Vaccine Diplomacy

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:55:07 GMT

As wealthier countries buy up supplies of Western drugmakers’ Covid-19 vaccines that are still in development, China and Russia are offering their fast-tracked shots to poorer nations. Here’s what they're hoping to get in return. Illustration: Ksenia Shaikhutdinova