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Lawsuits Mount in
Rate Scandal

Banks being probed for interest-rate manipulation face potentially tens of billions of dollars in claims from lawsuits from a variety of parties.
- The Libor Investigation
Regulators Rethink Pre-IPO Chatter

The SEC is reviewing whether to ease "quiet period" rules that limit that companies can say ahead of initial public offerings.
- Read SEC's Letter

For Spain's Jobless, Time Is Money

Young Spaniards are increasingly embracing bottom-up self-help initiatives. The diverse measures supplement a public safety net that is fraying under government austerity programs.

What’s News —

Apple Victory Shifts Power Balance

Apple's court victory over Samsung cements its dominance of the wireless industry and could force carriers, and even Google, to re-evaluate their product plans.
UniCredit Faces Inquiry on Iran

U.S. authorities are investigating Italian bank UniCredit over possible violations of trade sanctions on Iran.
German Business Confidence Falls

German business confidence fell for the fourth straight month in August as companies saw both their current and future economic conditions deteriorating, the closely watched Ifo survey showed. 23 min ago
- Live: Europe's Debt Crisis
European Stocks Lower

European stocks were lower, while the euro was steady, after news that Germany's widely watched Ifo Index of business sentiment fell for the fourth consecutive month in August. 10:12 AM
- Asian Shares Mixed
- Live: Markets Pulse
Market Lets Traders Unplug

The U.S. stock market remained calm in August for the first time in years. The Dow is up 1.1%, versus a 6.8% drop a year earlier, allowing traders, analysts and money managers to truly unplug.
- Live: Markets Pulse
Hertz Wins Bid for Dollar Thrifty

Hertz said it agreed to buy Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. in a deal valued at about $2.3 billion, a move that would cap more than a decade of consolidation in the U.S. rental-car industry and bring the number of major players to three from what was once nine.
- Deals: Hertz Has Deal to Sell Advantage
Tire Importer Sues U.S. on Tariff
States Review Insurers' Capital
The Outlook: Will Fed Act Again?
Suzuki Has No Plans to Leave India
JAL Offering Aims 'Small'
New York Times Sells About.com to IAC

World

Two Band Members Flee Russia

Two members of the punk band Pussy Riot have fled Russia to avoid prosecution for a protest against Vladimir Putin that sent three of their band mates to prison, the group said.
NATO: Afghan Ally Kills 2
Hundreds Killed in Syrian Offensive
Iran Seeks Support as Summit Starts

Management

Retailer Carrefour Faces Hurdle

French retail Carrefour presents first-half earnings this week and the big question: Will new CEO Georges Plassat offer a turnaround plan?

Off the Wall

Computer Sharing Can Make Office Time Cozy

Some tech companies advocate "pair programming"—where two people share one desk and one computer. Proponents say it's a more efficient way of creating software, but for some engineers, it can feel like an endless bad date.
- Video: Spoof Video on "Pair Programming"

Sports

Roger Federer Actually Likes Tennis

Roger Federer is back on top of the tennis world as the world's No.1 player. He also says he is at the happiest point of his career.
- Daily Fix: Federer on Tennis and Everything Else
Follow the Money—But Where?
Lance Armstrong's Unfinished Road

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Clues Sought in New York Shootings

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Media & Marketing

Viacom Loads More Ads on Channels

With fewer people tuning into some of Viacom's cable channels over the past year, the company has turned to a timeworn method of maintaining ad revenue: adding more commercials.
'2016' Beats New Releases

Tech: The Best Apps

Finding Shopping Deals

Bargain hunters have never had it better. A wealth of mobile apps are helping shoppers find the merchandise they want at the lowest prices available, find fleeting special deals and collect coupons.
- Video: Get the Best Shopping Deals With Apps
- Read the full report.

World

U.S. Plans New Asia Missile Defenses

The U.S. is planning a major expansion of missile defenses in Asia, a move officials say is designed to contain threats from North Korea, but one that could also be used to counter China's military.
Attacks on Shrines Rattle Libya
Strong Quake Hits Off El Salvador Coast

U.K.

U.K. GDP Less Gloomy

The U.K. economy isn't as deeply in recession as thought, revised official figures showed, though analysts cautioned its economy in still in dire straits.
Aviva to Cut 800 U.K. Jobs
Diageo's U.S. Sales Climb

Markets

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China Gloom Hurts Asian Stocks
Tokyo Exchange Sanctioned Over Glitch

Tech

Korean Court Helps Samsung

A South Korea court's mixed decision in a patent dispute between Apple and Samsung Electronics did little to change the stakes in their global brawl, but it armed Samsung with new power over competitors.
H-P, Dell Struggle on PC Sales
Sony Mobile to Cut 1,000 Jobs

Business

In IKEA Catalogs: Less Pine, More Pixels

For IKEA's new catalogs, computer-generated images aim to save money on marketing costs as photographers are retrained to apply skills to 3-D scenes.
Rising Bills in St. Jude Recall
France Claims Hyundai Dumps Cars

U.S.

Tropical Storm Isaac Eyes Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Isaac drenched the Florida Keys and was expected to gather strength before reaching the northern Gulf Coast early this week.
Amish-Sect Case Puts Spotlight on Discipline Tactics
Asheville, N.C. Debates: How Weird is Too Weird?

Life & Style

Insider's Guide to Barcelona

Where to eat, sleep, shop and play, with tips from chef Ferran Adrià, filmmaker Whit Stillman, architect Benedetta Tagliabue and television host Bibiana Ballbe.
Taking Flight on Vintage Planes
Boarding Gate Makeovers

Opinion

Meles Zenawi

In death as in life, the Ethiopian strongman gets better reviews than he deserved.
Viktor Yushchenko: Ukraine's Democracy Hasn't Come of Age
In Hitler's Germany, He Kept His Head

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The two-week Tango World Cup offers hundreds of free dance lessons, concerts and recitals, as professional dancers compete in the championship and teach the eight basic steps of the dance in the city where it was born.
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In today's photos, a runner gets a splash of color during a benefit race in Washington, Pa., anti-corruption protesters and police clash in New Delhi, a Syrian rebel sleeps in Aleppo, and more.