McMaster: Rigorous Enforcement of North Korea Sanctions Is Crucial

United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster responded to questions Friday about recent U.S. sanctions on North Korea, and whether a military option is on the table. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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North Korea Fires Second Missile Over Japan

North Korea fired a missile over Japan on Sept. 15, the second time in less than a month, in a show of defiance to growing international pressure and fresh U.N sanctions. Photo: Reuters | Continue reading


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London Underground Explosion Treated as Terrorism

U.K. police are investigating a fire on the London subway system as a terrorist incident. Witnesses described what sounded like an explosion and a burst of flames on a car of a train. Photo: Reuters/Social Media | Continue reading


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Autos at the Cutting Edge: Bugatti, Mercedes and Borgward

WSJ’s Dan Neil makes his pick of the cars that are at the leading edge of performance, comfort and commerce at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. Photo: George Downs/The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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The Government's Growing Flood Problem

Can the federal government afford to insure homes that face repeated flooding? Already roughly $25 billion in debt, the National Flood Insurance Program is facing massive new claims following hurricanes Irma and Harvey. WSJ's Shelby Holliday reports. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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NYPD Shooting Captured on Body-Worn Cameras

The New York Police Department released footage on Thursday of what they say is the first police shooting in the city captured on body-worn cameras. Officers shot and killed a man armed with a knife and toy gun in the Bronx on Wednesday. Here is a raw, unedited compilation video … | Continue reading


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Trump Praises Hurricane Irma First Responders

President Donald Trump visited Florida on Thursday, thanking the first responders and praising the progress made on recovering from Hurricane Irma. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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Dear NFL, These Touchdown Dances Are For You

The NFL relaxed restrictions on touchdown celebrations for the 2017 season. To help players get back on their game, we asked three top choreographers to create dances worthy of the gridiron legion. Photo: Steve Strait for The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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Can Trump reverse the decline of the coal industry?

President Trump has pledged to lift regulations that aimed to curtail the use of coal in electricity production. But would that reverse the decline of the coal industry or could it backfire? Here's what you need to know. | Continue reading


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Ferrari Peels Back the Canopy on It’s ‘Affordable’ Portofino Convertible

Ferrari moves on up, replacing its California T model with the more refined Portofino. The new car is lighter, faster and has firmer handling, says WSJ's Dan Neil. | Continue reading


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WSJ's LaCroix Flavors Taste Test

LaCroix says the flavors of its popular sparkling water are derived from natural essence oils. WSJ conducted a blind taste test of four flavors to see if we could guess each one. Video/Photo: Rob Alcaraz/The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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Hard-Line Muslim Groups Make Inroads in Indonesia

Hard-line Islamic groups are challenging Indonesia’s tradition of religious tolerance and secular law. Video: Warangkan Chomchuen/WSJ. Photo: Adek Berry/AFP/Getty Images | Continue reading


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Merging, Morphing, Moving-Object Robots

These self-reconfiguring robots can adapt their bodies to react to tasks or their surroundings autonomously, reports a study in Nature Communications. WSJ's Dipti Kapadia explains how these modular robots work. Video: Dipti Kapadia/The Wall Street Journal Photo: Marco Dorigo & Ni … | Continue reading


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Mercedes-Benz Unveils F1-Inspired Hypercar

German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz revealed its hybrid hypercar, the Project One, at the Frankfurt Motor Show on Tuesday. The company will only make 275 units, which will sell for €2.275 million ($2.72 million) each. WSJ's Dan Neil takes a closer look. | Continue reading


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iPhone X & iPhone 8: First Look Video

Apple's got not one but three new iPhones. What are the differences and how well do the new features work? WSJ's Joanna Stern takes a first look. Photo/Video: Emily Prapuolenis/The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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Could Space Debris Become a Hazard?

An ever-growing cloud of satellites, derelict rocket parts and decommissioned spacecraft is circling the earth, raising the risk of costly orbital collisions. Video: Gabe Johnson/WSJ. Photo: NASA | Continue reading


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Myanmar Faces Global Pressure Over Rohingya Muslim Crisis

Myanmar's government on Monday faced growing pressure from the United Nations and protesters around the world over its violent military campaign that has already forced nearly 300,000 Rohingya Muslims to flee the country. Photo: Reuters | Continue reading


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Hurricane Irma's Destructive Path: What You Need to Know

After ​making landfall in the Florida Keys Sunday morning, Hurricane Irma​ brought fierce winds and storm surges to southern Florida, before moving westward to the Gulf Coast. Here's what you need to know. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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Hurricane Science: Ingredients for the Perfect Storm

August and September mark peak hurricane season in the Atlantic basin. Here's why the conditions in these months make them more likely to form there. Photos: NASA/NOAA | Continue reading


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Hurricane Irma's Expected Path Through Florida: What You Need to Know

On track to hit the Florida Keys Sunday morning, Hurricane Irma is expected to move westward, bringing deadly winds and surges up the Gulf Coast and inland. Here's what you need to know. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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Thousands Evacuate as Irma Approaches Florida: What You Need to Know 

Evacuations are underway in Florida and ordered in Georgia as Hurricane Irma barrels through the West Indies. Here's what you need to know. Photo: NOAA | Continue reading


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Could the Fall of ISIS Mean the Resurgence of Al Qaeda?

As Islamic State's so-called caliphate crumbles, could its fall mean the resurgence of its ideological rival, al Qaeda? WSJ's Niki Blasina explains why the terror group, once the most feared on the planet, could be more dangerous than ever. Photo: Getty Images. | Continue reading


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How Independent Can Trump Become?

President Trump defied the Republican party this week by striking a deal with Democrats in Congress on raising the debt ceiling, keeping the government running and funding hurricane relief. The WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains whether this signals Trump will be more independent in t … | Continue reading


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Supersize Cargo Ship Enters New York Port

A multi-billion dollar project to raise the Bayonne Bridge has opened the Port of New York and New Jersey to larger cargo ships like the Theodore Roosevelt. On Thursday, the largest container ship to call on the East Coast made history when it crossed beneath the bridge. Photo: S … | Continue reading


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Hurricane Irma Still a Potentially Catastrophic Storm: What You Need to Know

Though it has weakened slightly, Hurricane Irma has left at least 10 dead in the Caribbean and remains a "potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm," according to the National Hurricane Center. Here's what you need to know. Photo: NOAA | Continue reading


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Hurricane Irma Still Potentially Catastrophic: What You Need to Know

Hurricane Irma has weakened slightly but still remains a "potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm" as it heads toward the U.S. mainland, according to the National Hurricane Center. Here's what you need to know. Photo: NOAA | Continue reading


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Trump Offers to Mediate Dispute Between Qatar, Arab Neighbors

President Donald Trump offered to personally serve as a mediator between Qatar and other Arab countries on Thursday, amplifying his administration’s effort to resolve the dispute. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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Trump Won’t Rule Out Military Action on North Korea

President Donald Trump declined to rule out military action against North Korea during a White House press conference on Thursday. Mr. Trump said should the U.S. be compelled to use military force "it would be a very sad day for North Korea." Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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Paul Ryan Explains Why Trump Sided With Democrats

House Speaker Paul Ryan said President Trump was aiming for a "bipartisan moment" when he struck a deal with congressional Democrats that combines aid for Hurricane Harvey victims with government funding and a short-term extension of the debt ceiling, overriding Republican concer … | Continue reading


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Hurricane Irma Devastates Caribbean Islands

Hurricane Irma, the most powerful storm on record to hit the Atlantic Ocean, battered several islands in the northeast Caribbean on Wednesday as it barreled toward Puerto Rico and Florida. Photo: AFP | Continue reading


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Cultural Issues Divide Democrats and Republicans

The latest WSJ/ NBC News poll takes a look at cultural issues that divide Republicans and Democrats, from gun rights to climate change to marriage. The WSJ's Gerald F. Seib analyzes the findings from the survey. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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Small Businesses Look to Rebuild After Harvey

Small-business owners at a strip mall in southwest Houston are scrambling to reopen one week after flooding from Hurricane Harvey. Small businesses often face steep costs for rebuilding and there are limited resources to aid companies after disasters. Photo/Video: Jake Nicol/The … | Continue reading


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What a War With North Korea Might Look Like

Around the Korean peninsula, American leaders have been openly discussing what was once unthinkable: A military intervention in North Korea. If this were to happen, here’s how specialists on North Korean security see things playing out. Graphic: Sharon Shi for The Wall Street Jou … | Continue reading


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What's in Congress's Mega-Deal?

Instead of tackling issues like the debt ceiling, hurricane relief and the Child Health Insurance Program separately, Congress is putting them all together into one "mega-deal." WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains why. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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Hurricane Irma: What You Need To Know

As Hurricane Irma approaches the U.S., here's what you need to know about one of the strongest storms to hit the Atlantic ocean. Photo: NOAA | Continue reading


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Trump Administration Ends DACA Program

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Tuesday that the Trump administration is ending a five-year-old program that protects undocumented immigrants who entered the U.S. as children from ​deportation.​ Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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Meet Mr. and Mrs. Microcar

Ralph Hough doesn't simply collect Messerschmitt microcars, he and his wife travel all over in them. We take a look inside his garage. Photo: Jennifer Roberts for The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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Girls Tackle Football Finds Its Footing in Indiana

Indiana Girls Tackle Football, a four-team league about 20 miles southwest of Indianapolis, is part of a small but striking trend of girls muscling onto the field. Alexis Christy shows us around. Photo: AJ Mast for The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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Myanmar's Rohingya Muslims Flee Violence

More than 120,000 Rohingya Muslims have escaped ethnic clashes in Myanmar's Rakhine state that have left several hundred dead. Aung San Suu Kyi, the country's de facto leader, is drawing widespread criticism for not stopping the violence. Photo: Getty Images | Continue reading


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After Hurricane Harvey, Flooded Houston Neighborhood Considers Its Future

Video: After three floods in three years, will residents of Houston's Meyerland neighborhood rebuild again after Hurricane Harvey or leave for good? Video: Jake Nicol. Photo: Annie Mulligan for The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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What Heavier U.S. Military Activity in the Pacific Means for North Korea

North Korea's launch of a missile that flew over Japanese territory has prompted intensified military activity by the U.S. and its allies in the Pacific. The WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains what the heavier presence means for the standoff between Washington and Pyongyang. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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Deadly Flooding Strikes South Asia

Monsoon floods have claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people this summer in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal, where torrential rains have caused houses and other residential buildings to collapse. Photo: Reuters | Continue reading


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GOP Candidates Use the Trump Playbook

Many Republican candidates hoping to stand out ​in a crowded 2018 primary, like Ohio's Jim Renacci, are taking a page from President Trump's playbook. Instead of trying to prove who’s the most conservative in the field, these contenders are trying to prove who’s the Trumpiest. Vi … | Continue reading


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Footage Shows Aftermath of Houston Chemical Plant Explosion

Aerial footage shows the aftermath of two explosions that rocked Houston-area chemical plant Arkema early Thursday after Harvey caused widespread flooding in the region. Photo: Associated Press | Continue reading


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How Harvey Could Help Congress Avoid Shutdown

The humanitarian crisis in Texas and Louisiana due to Hurricane Harvey has the potential to make it easier for Congress to address two contentious issues: raising the debt ceiling and keeping the government running. WSJ's Aaron Zitner explains. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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The Trump-Russia Investigations: Who Are the Russians Involved?

U.S. investigators are looking into contacts between several current and former associates of Donald Trump and Russian individuals—some with direct ties to the Russian government or state-owned entities. WSJ's Niki Blasina provides a who's who of the Russians at the center of the … | Continue reading


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Trump 'Fully Committed' to Working With Congress on Tax Overhaul

President Donald Trump started his push for a tax overhaul this week in Springfield, Mo., calling for a lower corporate tax rate and other changes. Mr. Trump said he was fully committed to working with lawmakers to get tax changes passed and didn't "want to be disappointed" by Co … | Continue reading


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The Science of Why Harvey Was So Devastating

Tropical Storm Harvey’s impact on Texas has been catastrophic, but the city of Houston is faring worse than some others. Here's the science of why Harvey has been especially devastating for the area. Photo: NASA | Continue reading


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