U.N.: 2016 Is Deadliest Yet For Migrants in Mediterranean

This year is the deadliest yet for refugees and migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea. On Tuesday, the United Nations Refugee Agency said more than 3,700 lives have been lost so far this year. WSJ's Niki Blasina reports. Photo: AP. | Continue reading


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Chinese Tech Giants’ New Bet: Bike Sharing

As China’s ride-hailing industry faces tougher regulations, local tech firms and venture capitalists are eyeing a two-wheeled business instead of four. Photo: Wendy Tang for The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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Islamic State Burns Sulfur Stocks Near Mosul

On Saturday a plume of noxious smoke drifted over a base with U.S. troops involved in the Iraqi offensive to retake the city of Mosul. Islamic State militants had set fire to sulfur stocks at a factory south of Mosul on Thursday. Photo: Reuters | Continue reading


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Al Smith Gala: Clinton on Her Sense of Humor

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton addressed her critics on her perceived lack of humor and jabbed Donald Trump over his previous comments about women at the annual Alfred E. Smith gala in New York. Photo: AP. | Continue reading


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Gay Couple Gets Death Threats for Supporting Trump

A gay couple interviewed at a Trump rally received death threats online after a video of them sharing their views went viral. WSJ’s Jason Bellini reports. | Continue reading


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The Democrats' Many Paths to Senate Majority

As the election reaches the final stretch, several Republican held senate seats have become highly competitive. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib outlines the states in play, and what they mean for the 2016 election. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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Trump Says He Will Accept Election Results ‘If I Win’

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump told supporters at a rally in Delaware, Ohio, that he will accept the election results "if I win," and that he reserves the right to contest the outcome. | Continue reading


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Final Presidential Debate: Key Takeaways

WSJ national politics editor Aaron Zitner analyzes Wednesday's third and final presidential debate on Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero. He and Tanya Rivero discuss key takeaways from face-off between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Photo: Reuters | Continue reading


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Trump and Clinton Go Dark, Dire and Nuclear

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, in their final debate on Wednesday, offered a vision of what America would look like — if the other were elected. How grim did they get? WSJ’s Jason Bellini has #TheShortAnswer. | Continue reading


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Battle for Mosul Uncovers ISIS Tunnel Network

Kurdish forces advancing toward Mosul uncovered a network of tunnels created by Islamic State in Badana, a farming village east of the city. | Continue reading


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Police Officer Dodges Own Vehicle in Highway Crash

Video captured by the dashcam of a Hudson, Wis., Police Department vehicle on Oct. 17, shows a police officer narrowly avoiding being hit by her own vehicle when her squad car is rear-ended by a passing truck. Photo: Hudson Police. | Continue reading


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The Final Debate: What to Watch

Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have unique challenges heading into the final presidential debate in Las Vegas. Donald Trump must turn around his dwindling poll numbers while also keeping his base happy. Hillary Clinton must decide whether or not to engage in personal attac … | Continue reading


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Trump Proposes Term Limits for Congress

During a campaign rally in Colorado on Tuesday, GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump said he would push for term limits on members of Congress, among other priorities, if elected president. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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Goldman Sachs Profit Soars on Trading Revenue

Goldman Sachs confirmed investors' expectations of a strong third quarter earnings report Tuesday, after key rivals reported strong trading revenue in recent days. WSJ's Lee Hawkins explains. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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The Fight to Retake Mosul From Islamic State

Iraqi troops and Kurdish fighters advanced on Islamic State's last major Iraqi stronghold of Mosul on Monday, liberating villages en route. Mark Kelly reports. Image: Reuters | Continue reading


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Antares Rocket Blasts Off After Failed 2014 Launch

Orbital ATK's unmanned Antares rocket successfully launched from Virginia on Monday. The launch comes two years after Orbital ATK’s rocket exploded on takeoff, destroying the rocket, the cargo and the launch pad. | Continue reading


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The Evolution of American CEO Ad Stars

Wal-Mart Chief Executive Doug McMillon is appearing in a TV commercial for the retailer, following in the footsteps of other CEO ad stars, such as Chrysler’s Lee Iacocca and Men’s Wearhouse’s George Zimmer. | Continue reading


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Netflix Boosted by Surge in New Members

Netflix reported a spike in new members amid rising concerns about the impact of earlier price increases. WSJ's Lee Hawkins explains. | Continue reading


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NBC Drops Billy Bush After Trump Tape Debacle

"Today" show host Billy Bush, the NBC personality at the center of the now infamous 2005 tape of Donald Trump engaging in a lewd conversation with Bush about women, has been let go from the network. WSJ's Lee Hawkins explains. | Continue reading


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Election 2016: Who Benefits From Low Turnout?

The latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll indicates waning interest in November's election among key groups of likely voters. WSJ's Aaron Zitner explains the potential impact on Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton's campaigns on Lunch Break. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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Doctors: Breast-feeding in Bed Could Harm Baby

Breast-feeding is coming into conflict with doctors' guidelines to ensure babies sleep safely. Dana Wechsler Linden explains the reasons on Lunch Break. Photo: Jenn Sagotsky | Continue reading


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Shark Attack! Close Encounter With a Great White

A dramatic video shows the moment when a great white shark enters a diving cage in Guadalupe Island, Mexico, while a diver is still in it. Photo: Gabe and Garrett/Storyful | Continue reading


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Trump Denies Assault, Suggests Accuser Wasn't Attractive

At a rally in North Carolina on Friday, Donald Trump dismissed a woman's claim that she was sexual assaulted by him, suggesting he didn't find her attractive. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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Violent Rhetoric and Lewd T-Shirts at Ohio Trump Rally

At a Donald Trump rally in Ohio Thursday night, a man in a Trump mask says if Hillary Clinton is elected, he would be a “patriot” if need be to remove her from office. Other Trump supporters rebuked the media for focusing on fringe characters. WSJ’s Jason Bellini reports. | Continue reading


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Yellen Cites Benefits to Running Economy Hot

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen offered an argument for running the U.S. economy hot for a period to ensure moribund growth doesn’t become an entrenched feature of the business landscape, during a speech at a Boston Fed conference. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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Obama 'Disturbed' by Republicans' Support of Trump

While campaigning for Hillary Clinton in Ohio on Friday, President Barack Obama blasted Republicans who have continued to support presidential candidate Donald Trump, while also questioning the motives of GOP lawmakers who have withdrawn their support. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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Thanksgiving Day: Turkey Is in, Shopping Is out

Several mall owners and retailers have announced, in reverse course, that they will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. WSJ retail reporter Suzanne Kapner explains why on Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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1MDB Scandal Investigation Reaches the White House

The investigation into the corruption scandal rocking Malaysia's 1MDB development fund has reached the White House. WSJ's Bradley Hope has exclusive details on Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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Thais Mourn Beloved King

Emotions ran high in the crowd gathered outside the hospital where King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand died on Thursday. The government has declared a one-year mourning period. Photo: EPA | Continue reading


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Wells Fargo New CEO: More Trouble to Come?

Wells Fargo, in the face of a sales scandal and federal investigations, replaced embattled CEO John Strumpf with longtime employee Timothy Sloan. WSJ's Aaron Lucchetti joins Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero and explains whether the move will be enough to regain the public's trust an … | Continue reading


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Tesco in Brexit Pricing Spat With Unilever

The debate over the economic impact of Brexit is moving from the halls of Parliament to the kitchen table. In the wake of the pound's sharp decrease in value, Tesco, Britain’s largest grocer, is in a dispute with wholesaler Unilever over pricing. Photo: Bloomberg News. | Continue reading


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Teenagers Charged With Terrorism Offenses in Sydney, Australia

Two teenagers in Sydney, Australia, were charged on Thursday with “acts in preparation to commit a terrorist act” and “membership of a terrorist organization.” Image: AP | Continue reading


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U.S. Fires Missiles at Rebel-Held Sites in Yemen

The U.S. launched a series of Tomahawk cruise missiles from aboard the destroyer Nitze, striking three coastal radar sites in Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen, U.S. officials said. The operation marks a new level of U.S. military involvement in the country's civil war. | Continue reading


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Farmers Dumping Millions of Gallons of Milk Amid Glut

U.S. dairy farmers are dumping tens of millions of gallons of milk in the midst of a supply glut which has also resulted in warehouses full of cheese. WSJ's Kelsey Gee explains how restaurant chains are stepping in to help farmers on Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero. Photo: Sean Pro … | Continue reading


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Dating Apps Courting Older Singles for Their Money

Dating apps, which have long enlisted 18-24 year olds as customers, now have their sights set on those 35 and older. WSJ's Georgia Wells explains why on Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero. Photo: Zuma Press | Continue reading


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Fourteen Killed in Attack on Muslim Shiite Shrine in Kabul

At least 14 people were killed and around 30 injured in a militant attack on Shiite Muslims in the Afghan capital on Tuesday. Image: Reuters | Continue reading


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WSJ Poll: Clinton Leads Trump by Nine Points

After a difficult week for Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton leads the Republican candidate by nine points nationally. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib breaks down the numbers and discusses what this means for the campaign. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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Madefire Branches Out to Create VR Comics

Madefire is partnering with Facebook's Oculus to be the first company creating VR comics. We sat down with Madefire CEO and artist Ben Wolstenholme and legendary comic artist and writer Dave Gibbons at New York Comic Con to talk about the creative leaps virtual reality can bring … | Continue reading


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Want to Avoid Getting the Flu? Take an 'Unsick Day'

Is it time to take an unsick day? Zocdoc CEO Oliver Kharraz joins Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero and explains the work-health conflict facing employees and why employers should give their workers a day off to get preventive care to keep them healthy. Photo: iStock | Continue reading


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Brexit Vote Makes Luxury Goods Cheaper in England

Since the U.K.'s vote to exit the European Union in June, the cheap price of luxury goods in Great Britain has attracted shoppers worldwide. WSJ's Saabira Chaudhuri has details on Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero. Photo: Bloomberg | Continue reading


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Spielberg in Movie Deal With Jack Ma’s Alibaba

Steven Spielberg is teaming up with Jack Ma’s Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba in a partnership that will help their respective movie businesses with the production and distribution of films in Hollywood and China. | Continue reading


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Clinton and Trump On What They Respect About Each Other

The last questioner in Sunday's Town Hall-style presidential debate asked the candidates what they respected about each other. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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September Jobs Report: Could Interest Rates Rise?

Businesses added 156,000 jobs to the U.S. economy in September, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 5%. WSJ Ahead of the Tape columnist Steven Russolillo explains how the jobs picture might impact the timing of a potential interest rate increase on Lunch Break With Tanya Riv … | Continue reading


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'Gerries': The Case for Women Over 35 Having Children

Women over age 35 who have given birth, also known as "gerries," have exploded since the 1980s. But do "gerries" have advantages over new mothers under 35? Holly Finn joins Lunch Break With Tanya Rivero and makes the case for mothers involved in what some hospitals refer to as ge … | Continue reading


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Hurricane Matthew Heads For Florida

Hurricane Matthew is expected to hit Florida's coast on Thursday and Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Photo: Zuma Press | Continue reading


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Hotel Rewards Program: Which Is the Most Generous?

WSJ "Middle Seat" columnist Scott McCartney reveals the results of his annual study of hotel rewards programs. He and Lunch Break host Tanya Rivero discuss the most generous programs and the vast differences among numerous hotel companies. Photo: Wyndham Hotel Group | Continue reading


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BOE’s Broadbent: Disorderly Sterling Fall May Require Response

Bank of England Deputy Governor Ben Broadbent says the BOE may, in principle, have to consider raising interest rates to arrest a severe sterling slide. But he says the pound’s decline so far has been “orderly.” | Continue reading


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WWII German Submarine Explored Off Coast of North Carolina

Researchers explored the wrecks of a German U-boat and the ship it sank during a World War II convoy off the coast of North Carolina in 1942. Image: AP | Continue reading


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