Police Clash With Catalonian Referendum Voters Leaves Hundreds Injured

Voters in the outlawed Catalonian independence referendum clashed with police on Sunday. Pro-independence groups defied the government and opened thousands of polling stations for a ballot on whether Catalonia should break free of Spain. Photo: Edu Bayer/The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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The Unnamed Podvideocast With Jason Gay and Darren Aronofsky

WSJ reporter Jason Gay talks with filmmaker Darren Aronofsky about the creation of his new film "Mother!" and the reactions to it so far. Spoiler alert: Aronofsky also eats a calzone. | Continue reading


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Catalonia's Independence Referendum: What You Need to Know

Catalonia, a wealthy region in northeastern Spain, is defying the national government's efforts to block an independence referendum from taking place on Oct.1. Dipti Kapadia explains why the Catalans want the vote to take place and why Spain's central government is resistant. Pho … | Continue reading


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Is Gerrymandering Bad for Democracy?

A ​Supreme Court case on gerrymandering — the practice of drawing district boundaries for political advantage — could reshape the country’s political landscape. Voters like Matt Forbeck in Beloit, Wisc., say it undermines representative democracy. Video/Photo: Madeline Marshall/W … | Continue reading


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What to Expect From Tillerson's Trip to China

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is heading to China over the weekend, where he will have meetings with top level officials including China's President Xi Jinping. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib previews the top issues: trade, the South China Sea, North Korea and President Trump's upcoming … | Continue reading


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Scalise Returns to House for First Time After Shooting

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R.,La.) returned to the House on Thursday, more than three months after a baseball practice shooting left him fighting for his life. Photo: Reuters | Continue reading


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Trump's Tax Plan: What You Need to Know

President Trump touted his tax plan as a 'middle class miracle' and as a way to spur economic growth. Here's what you need to know about the Republican plan to overhaul taxes. Photo: Associated Press | Continue reading


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This 16-Lens Camera Is a Threat to DSLRs

Light's pocket-size L16 replaces one big lens with 16 small ones, plus some super-smart software. WSJ Personal Tech columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler asks, is this the future of photography? Photo: F. Martin Ramin/The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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Malls Struggle to Compete with Online Shopping

The growth of e-commerce has hit retailers hard. In Elmira, N.Y., the local mall is struggling to find new tenants and attract shoppers. Video: Jeff Bush/WSJ. Photo: Mike Bradley for The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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What is the Public's Opinion on Tax Cuts?

President Trump is starting his drive to push through Congress a big bill to both reform the tax system but also to cut taxes on businesses and some individuals and also streamline the tax code along the way. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib analyzes the latest WSJ/NBC News poll to see if th … | Continue reading


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Trump ​Addresses​ Military Action in North Korea​ and​​ NFL Tweets

During a press conference​ at the White House​ with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Tuesday, President Donald Trump discussed possible military action against North Korea​ and his tweets on NFL players' decision to kneel during the national anthem. Photo: Getty Images | Continue reading


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Blade Runner 2049: How a Dystopian Future Got Darker

In the “Blade Runner” sequel, “brutality" sets the tone of the film. Since the original trailer, “Blade Runner” has captivated audiences; this behind-the-scenes look at the movies shows how they managed to do it. Image: Everett Collection / Composite: Mark Kelly | Continue reading


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The Next Three Flash Points for the European Union

Despite centrist or mainstream wins in elections in Germany, France and the Netherlands, support remains strong for nationalist, anti-immigrant and anti-EU parties across the bloc. Three critical issues could determine the future of the debate over Europe and the union. WSJ's Nik … | Continue reading


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Inside Jim Belushi's $38.5 Million Mansion

Comedic actor Jim Belushi takes WSJ on a personal tour of his six-bedroom, 11-bathroom, 14,200-square-foot home in Brentwood, Calif. The 'According to Jim' star will put the home on the market for $38.5 million. Photo: Michael Kofsky/The Wall Street Journal. | Continue reading


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Trump's 'Non-Kinetic Warfare' Options on North Korea

North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho said on Monday that Pyongyang considers President Trump's speech at the United Nations last week a "declaration of war." The WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains the creative options President Trump could employ in combating North Korea. Photo: A … | Continue reading


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North Korea Says Trump Declared War on Pyongyang

Citing a Twitter post by President Trump, North Korea’s top diplomat said the U.S. had declared war on his country and that all possible responses were on the table. Photo: Associated Press. | Continue reading


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Nearly 50,000 Flee Bali Amid Threatening Volcano Eruption

Indonesia's disaster agency said an eruption appears imminent at Mount Agnug after a half-century of calm. Nearly 50,000 people are now fleeing the rumbling volcano. Photo: Getty Images | Continue reading


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Trump's Simple Tax-Overhaul Pitch: Jobs

In his weekend video address, President Trump gave clear guidance on how he plans to sell his tax plan, and it focuses on one simple word: jobs. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains how Mr. Trump's jobs pitch and tax-overhaul plan will play out this fall. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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Merkel Set to Win Fourth Term in German Election

Angela Merkel’s center-right alliance was set to receive the biggest share of the vote in the German election, according to exit polls. The nationalist AfD party was predicted to get 13.5%, which would make it the first time in more than half a century that a party this far to th … | Continue reading


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Raw Footage From WSJ Trip to Pyongyang, North Korea

For the first time in almost a decade, Wall Street Journal reporters traveled to Pyongyang on a tightly controlled reporting trip in September. Here is an early look at some exclusive footage from North Korea. Video/Photo: Paolo Bosonin/The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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How Would GOP's Graham-Cassidy Change Health Care?

Republicans are scrambling to repeal and replace Obamacare with a new health care bill known as Graham-Cassidy. WSJ's Shelby Holliday breaks down the proposal. Photo/Composite: Getty/Heather Seidel | Continue reading


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Key Moments From the UN General Assembly

President Donald Trump and other world leaders held meetings this week at UN headquarters in New York. North Korea's nuclear program and the Iran deal were among the top issues discussed. Photo: Getty Images | Continue reading


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Destination Unknown: Where Next for London’s Uber Drivers?

London’s top transport authority said it won’t reissue a private-car hire license to ride-hailing company Uber. The Wall Street Journal spoke to Uber drivers and black cab drivers about what the future holds. Photo: George Downs for The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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Blood Brothers

After 9/11, twin brothers Mike and Chris Goski answered the call and enlisted in the U.S. military. Their long journey home is a story of love and loss. WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE. Video: Gabe Johnson/WSJ. Photo: Laura Buckman for The Wall Street Journal. | Continue reading


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North Korea May Test Hydrogen Bomb Over Pacific

North Korea's top diplomat said the country might test a hydrogen bomb over the Pacific Ocean in response to President Donald Trump's threat to "totally destroy" North Korea. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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Is There a Middle Ground for Trump on Iran Nuclear Deal?

President Trump has made it very clear he doesn't like the Iran nuclear deal, calling it an "embarrassment" in his United Nations speech this week. But allies want the U.S. to stay in. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains how Mr. Trump can put pressure on Iran but not back out of the pa … | Continue reading


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Hurricane Maria’s Destructive Path: What You Need to Know

Hurricane Maria slammed into the Caribbean islands early this week, leaving millions of people without power. Here is what you need to know. Photo: Getty Images | Continue reading


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Mnuchin Unveils New North Korea Sanctions

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin unveiled President Donald Trump’s new sanctions on North Korea Thursday, highlighting how the sanctions target individuals, companies and financial institutions involved in business with Pyongyang. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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The Unnamed Podvideocast With Jason Gay and Emma Stone

WSJ reporter Jason Gay talks with actress Emma Stone about PowerPoint presentations, her growling stomach and playing Billie Jean King in the film "Battle of the Sexes." | Continue reading


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Why Germany's 'Red State' Still Backs Angela Merkel

Bavaria in Germany is conservative and Christian. At first glance, it looks like Germany's Trump country. But the majority there are expected to vote for Chancellor Angela Merkel despite the state being on the front line of the refugee crisis and a spate of terror attacks by migr … | Continue reading


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A Frantic Search for Survivors Following Mexico Quake

Rescue teams across central Mexico are scrambling to find survivors trapped under debris after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near the capital, Mexico City, killing hundreds of people. Photo: Associated Press | Continue reading


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Rouhani Denounces Trump’s Comments on Nuclear Deal

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told world leaders at the United Nations on Wednesday that Iran would not be the first country to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear agreement, but warned that if the U.S. does, Tehran would respond forcefully. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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Why Angela Merkel Needs Donald Trump

Chancellor Angela Merkel may owe a debt of gratitude to Donald Trump for her commanding lead in the German general election. WSJ’s Anton Troianovski explains. Photo: Reuters | Continue reading


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Trump Versus the Iran Nuclear Deal

President Trump gave his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, where he showed a completely different attitude towards the Iran nuclear deal than his predecessor Barack Obama. The WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains other highlights and the future of the Iran … | Continue reading


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Why China Is Rushing to Collect Genes

Seeking new ways to treat diseases including cancer and diabetes, scientists around the world are gathering gene samples for study. China is betting it can map citizens' genes and build up a database faster than anyone else. Photo: Shawn Koh for The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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Panic, Collapsed Buildings Following Mexico Quake

Mexico was rocked by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake Tuesday, killing hundreds of people and collapsing buildings. Photo: AFP | Continue reading


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Trump Blasts Venezuela Regime, Socialism

President Trump called Venezuela's government a "corrupt regime" that has inflicted "pain and suffering" on its people. Mr. Trump also said took aim at socialism, saying it leads to failed states. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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Trump: Iran Must End 'Pursuit of Death and Destruction'

President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly that Iran has become an "economically depleted rogue state" whose chief export is violence and chaos in the Middle East. He also called the Iran nuclear deal an "embarrassment." Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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Trump Threatens to 'Destroy' North Korea

President Donald Trump threatened to "totally destroy North Korea" if the U.S. is forced to defend itself or its allies against Pyongyang's aggression, in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters | Continue reading


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Can VR Tennis Get You Fit?

A growing number of virtual reality games succeed at getting players off their couches. But can a VR workout really get you in shape? Exercise physiologist Marialice Kern compares tennis in VR vs. IRL to find out. Photo/Video: Denise Blostein/The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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iPhone 8 Review: Only a Bit Better Than iPhone 7

With so many great iPhone choices this fall, the iPhone 8 is the best model... to avoid. WSJ Personal Tech columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler puts its new wireless charging, camera and more to the test vs. the less expensive iPhone 7. Photo: F. Martin Ramin/The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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Will Trump Walk Away From Iran Nuclear Deal?

President Donald Trump talks to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday -- and we may get a clear answer to whether or not he will walk away from the Iran nuclear deal that Barack Obama negotiated. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains why such a move is unlikely. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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Myanmar's Suu Kyi Pledges to Probe Rohingya Exodus

Myanmar's de facto leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi said on Tuesday that her government is committed to restoring peace and stability in Rakhine State, nearly three weeks after the country's military forced hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims to escape to Banglade … | Continue reading


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Trump Says United Nations 'Has Not Reached Its Full Potential’

President Donald Trump on Monday argued for overhauling the United Nations, in comments to senior officials and leaders from more than 120 other nations. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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The German Election Explained

German voters head to the polls this Sunday in an election that determines whether Chancellor Angela Merkel remains at the helm of Europe’s biggest economic power. WSJ's Niki Blasina explains how the election will be won and why the race for third place is all important. | Continue reading


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What to Watch For During U.N. Meetings

The United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York this week will be dominated by international concern about North Korea after the country fired a missile over Japan again last week. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib tells us what to watch out for during the meetings. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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A Brief History of Retail Banking

The retail banking industry is undergoing another major shift, and the future looks high-tech, sophisticated, and, for big banks, very urban. So what has changed? Photo: Michael Bucher/The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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Racketlon: The Ironman of Racket Sports

Jeremy Easterbrook plays tennis, squash, badminton and table tennis–or Racektlon–and he's one of Canada's best competitors. He shows us the proper swing in each sport. Photo: Brendan Burden for The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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