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Rural Migrants Hesitate to Have Children in China

Even as China's leaders have looked for ways to lift sagging birthrates, Beijing thought there was one group who would always want to have many children: rural couples.

West Struggles to Deter Rebels in Yemen

Houthis press attacks on global shipping and Israel despite a barrage of strikes

Murder Defendant Pleads Not Guilty In CEO Shooting

Mangione's lawyer said politicians had turned the case into a spectacle.

Bone Thief Busted Trying to Spirit A World War II Spy Back Russia

LVIV, Ukraine-Late one evening last summer, a gaunt man sneaked through the darkness into a Soviet military cemetery here in western Ukraine to do something the Russian government has been trying to do for decades: Retrieve the bones of a famed spy revered by the Kremlin.

Pensions Give Retirees Greater Peace of Mind

Four people open up about their finances and how they spend their time

Is It OK to Watch Seven Hours Of Football on Christmas Day?

The mighty NFL continues to stake out Christmas Day as its territory.

Top-Flight Tips for Using AirTags With Checked Bags

Make sure the battery isn't low, put them in a good spot, turn on Lost Mode for more alerts

A Wonderful Performance

Among the indispensable elements that contribute to the classic status of Frank Capra's \"It's a Wonderful Life\" (1946), there is its Christmastime setting, the shimmering dialogue and Jimmy Stewart's startlingly anguished performance as George Bailey-a decent man whose failures leave him blind to his own worth.

As Tariffs Loom, Academy Sports Keeps Eye on Prices

Potential new tariffs could lead to higher prices on things such as Nike and Adidas shoes at Academy Sports & Outdoors stores, but the retailer hopes a laser focus on keeping its prices lower than competitors facing the same tariffs will give it an edge.

Netflix Hopes For a Knockout With NFL Games

Netflix's ability to seamlessly beam movies and TV around the world helped it become the dominant streamer.

Companies Flaunt Basic Cyber Hygiene

Lack of multifactor authentication can leave open the door to cyberattacks

Rent Control Is Squeezing Landlords in D.C. Suburbs

Wall Street's landlords have long embraced two Maryland counties next to Washington, D.C. Multifamily buildings in these suburbs cater to a steady stream of federal employees, making their rental properties some of the most attractive in the U.S. to institutional investors.

A Christmas Tradition Gets the Boot

Parents try to ban the surveilling elf, but kids smell a rat

Honda, Nissan To Unite As No. 3 Carmaker

In vehicles sold, only Toyota, VW would top the combination; 'this is not a rescue'

Schools Misled By Safety Claims

Millions spent on window-film security

Pakistan Develops Missile Capable of Hitting the U.S.

WASHINGTON-Weeks before it leaves office, the Biden administration said Pakistan is developing a long-range ballistic missile that eventually could provide nuclear-armed Islamabad with a weapon capable of striking the U.S.

Taiwan Slowly Gets Its U.S. Arms

Capacity strain shows in five-year wait for tanks it ordered and paid for

Chicago Budget Woes Bring High Drama and Hard Choices

Fading pandemic aid fuels battles over teachers' raises and burden on taxpayers

Container Store Files for Bankruptcy

Texas-based retailer plans to complete a reorganization plan within 35 days

Spending Revolt Is Ominous for GOP

Party tensions present challenges for tackling tax and spending priorities

From Paris to Polynesia

An exhibition provides an illuminating view of Gauguin's long, restless career

China's EV Boom Is Pinching Oil Producers

Big integrated oil companies could face a double whammy from shift in the Chinese car market

Kiss the Ugly Girl: The Secret Behind the NFL's Rookie Sensation

Jayden Daniels has emerged as a star-and it's due in part to a unique coaching lesson

Backbiting 'Conclave' Finds a Surprise Fandom

If these fictional clerics had a TV show, it'd be called 'Survivor: Vatican City.'

Xerox in Deal to Acquire Lexmark

Agreement values the closely held printer maker at $1.5 billion, including debt

Gaetz Paid for Sex With Girl, 17, Used Drugs, Ethics Report Finds

The House Ethics Committee released an explosive report detailing its investigation of sexual-misconduct allegations against former Rep.

Merit and the Case for Immigration

In a country with widespread use of quotas, preferences and set-asides, we seldom see unadulterated merit, especially in academics. As board members of a foundation that awards scholarships based on merit and financial need, we have seen what merit looks like. The findings are important enough to share.

Xi Sticks to His Guns As Economy Teeters

Some are calling it a \"Lost Decade.\" More than 10 years into the Xi Jinping era, it has become clear that much of China's growth under his watch was driven by unsustainable borrowing, real-estate speculation and investments in factories and infrastructure the country didn't really need.

Americans Downsize The Cars They Buy

Stubbornly high car prices and elevated interest rates are persuading more Americans that when it comes to their next car purchase, bigger isn't always better.

What the Science Says About Fluoride in Our Water

How much do we need to protect our teeth without risking possible cognitive harm?