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The captivity of more than a dozen hostages ended Wednesday in an elaborate rescue operation in the Colombian jungle. It's one of a series of blows this year for FARC, the rebel group that had nabbed the 15 hostages.

The drug industry's main trade group spent at least $101.2 million in 2009 on advocacy efforts during the contentious health care overhaul debate. A lot of the money went to lobbying and TV ads in favor of the law, but some went to its foes.

"It's an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list," the music megastar said of his appearance at the Feb. 11, 2024 game.

The Walt Disney Co. announced its fourth quarter and yearly earnings on Wednesday. Revenues for the quarter and year grew 5% and 7%, respectively.

A new study from the Kauffman Foundation shows that the number of immigrant entrepreneurs in the country has fallen slightly. But according to Vivek Wadhwa, an author of the study, the drop is especially steep in Silicon Valley.

As the Cleveland Cavaliers begin the season Wednesday in Brooklyn, commentator Terry Pluto talks about why he believes the Cavs' rebuilding approach makes them worth rooting for.

Despite a loss, Flacco, the fourth Browns quarterback of the season, was impressive in his team debut, boosting fans hopes for a playoff run.

The National Bureau of Economic Research said Monday that the recession, which began in December 2007, ended more than a year ago. But leading economists -- and the president -- said it doesn't mean the economy is now back on track.

The National Association of Social Workers, Kaleidoscope Youth Center and other organizations are partnering to provide the training. Columbus City Council will vote Monday night on whether or not to give a $60,000 boost to the program.

A Powerball player in Portland, Ore., has won a $1.3 billion jackpot, ending a winless streak that stretched more than three months.