Archive RSS Feed: Wall Street Journal Whats News US

U.S. Reaffirms Stance on Emissions

US climate negotiators in Bali reaffirmed their opposition to mandatory cuts in greenhouse-gas emissions, even as a Senate panel endorsed sharp reductions in pollution.

Auto-Loan Delinquencies Surge

Auto-loan defaults are ticking up to their highest level in several years amid tighter lending terms and rising interest rates.

Air France Sets Sights on Alitalia

Air France-KLM said it has offered to acquire struggling Italian airline Alitalia, but the airline didn't disclose financial details or any of the possible corporate restructuring it would undertake.

Big Pharma Faces Grim Prognosis

The drug industry faces plunging sales as patents on some blockbusters are set to expire.

Mall Gunman Shot Victims at Random

The gunman who opened fire at a mall busy with holiday shoppers appeared to choose his victims at random, while a note he left behind hinted at a troubled life.

Paris Parcel Bomb Kills One

A parcel bomb exploded at a lawyer's office in central Paris, killing one person and seriously injuring another, officials said.

Coke Names Kent as Next CEO

Coca-Cola said President and COO Muhtar Kent will succeed Chairman and CEO Neville Isdell as chief executive starting July 1.

MBIA Pursuing Contingency Plans

Bond insurer MBIA said it is exploring ways of raising capital, but emphasized that its triple-A credit rating hasn't changed.

Romney Addresses Religion Issue

Romney tried to allay voters' concerns about his Mormon faith, but also said calls to justify his religious beliefs go against the profound wishes of the nation's founders. (Speech)