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Two U.S. officials say it is "highly likely" a Ukrainian airline that crashed in Iran was brought down accidentally by an Iranian missile. All 176 people on board the jet were killed when the plane crashed late Tuesday just after takeoff in Tehran en route to Kiev, Ukraine. The crash came...

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó and a small group of armed troops took to the streets of Caracas Tuesday in an attempt to oust socialist leader Nicolás Maduro.  Guaidó appeared alongside a few dozen National Guard soldiers at a military base and...

Donald Trump's tenure as the president of the United States has been tumultuous from the very start, and his muddled reputation proceeded him — long before even his Republican nomination. Many have resented his brazen remarks, scathing criticisms and the brutality with which he stifled...

President Donald Trump rarely misses a chance to shout out his affection for ruby-red states such as West Virginia, where his support borders on the worshipful even though his national approval ratings are at historic lows. "There's a lot of love in this big, beautiful place. And a lot of...

Much has been made of the recent Washington Post/ABC News poll showing President Donald Trump’s approval rating hitting 36 percent, a historic 70-year low in the history of polls. But a Gallup survey that grabbed less attention delves more deeply into what ticks off people the most: his...

The Trump name carries privilege, but the wearer also gets a big bullseye on the back. Eric Trump, one of the sons of President Donald Trump, was the latest member of the clan to find that out this week when Forbes magazine suggested the Eric Trump Foundation shifted money from a golf tourney for...

"For too long, our country has tolerated unacceptable delays and long wait times on the tarmac,” President Donald Trump said on Monday as he officially announced a plan to privatize air-traffic control. Trump’s plan notes: “America's growing aviation system demands a new...

Countering the fake news threat has become a real challenge for social media platforms, which also serve as avenues of news dissemination along with the traditional media outlets. When Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) recently said it, along with a consortium, is investing $14 million into the creation...

The Trump administration has approved completion of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline project, authorizing TransCanada Corporation (USA) (NYSE: TRP) to go ahead with the construction of the pipeline in the Phillips County, Montana, along the U.S.-Canadian border. That said, doubts have...

According to ABC News, the New York Lottery has launched a new instant game called Gold Castle, which is available on mobile devices. The game is sold for $5 at lottery retailers, but can now be played as a mobile game, which is available for free download. Related Link: Now You Can Play The...

Shares of Medivation Inc (NASDAQ: MDVN) were trading lower by more than 6 percent heading into Tuesday's market open as the company's drug pricing have come under scrutiny by the U.S. Congress. According to ABC News, a group of U.S. lawmakers initiated a campaign to potentially lower the price of...

Millions of consumers rely on PayPal to conveniently pay for their online purchases. The PayPal branded button on a merchant website offers consumers the peace of mind that their online transactions will be secure and hassle free. However, Dan Schulman, who will serve as PayPal's CEO once...

Although no one will take home the $1 billion from the Billion Dollar Bracket Challenge, there is a clear winner: Quicken Loans. “Quicken Loans scored a giant win first by partnering with the incredibly respected Warren Buffett and next by launching a thrilling marketing campaign,” FD Parker...

Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) will sell Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone 5C for $50 with a contract. According to ABC News, the $49 price reduction runs through Monday, October 7. This massive discount is considerably larger than the permanent price cut offered by Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) and T-Mobile (NYSE:...

On Friday, a California jury ruled in favor of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and ordered Samsung to pay just over $1 billion for infringing on the iPhone maker's patents. Many critics have been quick to analyze the verdict, but there appears to be an interesting side effect that no one saw coming: increased...