December 16, 2014

The format is sweeping the radio market in some cities, yielding one of the medium’s most enduring signs of success: a format turf war.

The early performance of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has encouraged Iraqi and Western officials, but his efforts are being tested by militants who control one-third of Iraq.

The investor, who managed to fend off a criminal insider trading investigation of himself, is looking for an ex-prosecutor and several agents from the F.B.I. to join his new $10 billion firm.

Many economists are convinced that falling unemployment and increased hiring are finally about to start paying off in terms of wage gains for a broader swath of workers.

Local governments are taking a hard line against a small number of bakers, florists, photographers and others who are declining to provide services for same-sex weddings.