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Bannon Exit Leaves Questions About What Comes Next

President Donald Trump ousted chief strategist Steve Bannon, who was most closely aligned with the president’s “America First” agenda, in the latest shake-up to hit a White House torn by infighting and unable to push legislation through Congress. 2391

Mystery Bidder Emerges to Challenge Buffett for Oncor

Warren Buffett’s battle for control of a Texas power company took a turn as a new mystery bidder emerged to challenge Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s $9 billion offer.

China Puts Rules on Foreign Deals in Writing

China formalized existing measures to curb outbound investment in sectors such as property, hotels, cinema, entertainment and sports teams—but not in technology.

Uber’s Kalanick Fires Back at Investor in Legal Battle

Uber’s former chief executive said Benchmark Capital is engaged in a personal attack that threatens to further damage the company and called for the legal dispute to be settled in arbitration.

Just hours after Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Barcelona terror strike, police shot and killed five men in the town of Cambrils, after they plowed a vehicle into a group of civilians and a police patrol.

Just hours after Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Barcelona terror strike, police shot and killed five men in the town of Cambrils, after they plowed a vehicle into a group of civilians and a police patrol.

Spain Ties Attacks to Broad Terror Network

Authorities said they unearthed evidence that a broad network spanning four towns and involving a dozen suspects carried out the terror attacks in Spain, raising concerns that Islamic State is still capable of orchestrating coordinated assaults despite major losses in Syria and Iraq. 444

Boston Prepares for Right-Wing Protests

City officials will permit a rally organized by a right-wing group Saturday, but with tight rules on what demonstrators and counterprotesters can bring to the event on Boston Common, a public park. 247

Venezuela’s Former Attorney General Flees to Colombia

Venezuela’s former attorney general Luisa Ortega fled to neighboring Colombia, seeking protection from President Nicolás Maduro’s administration as it tightens its hold on power and cracking down on political rivals.

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Steve Bannon Out as Trump's Chief Strategist

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Open-Floor-Plan Backlash

As Americans tire of the forced togetherness of great rooms and open-plan homes, they’re sneaking off to renovated attics or basements—chic takes on the 1960s rec room—to save their sanity