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New studies show how much a country loses if it discriminates. Not only would the women themselves benefit — to the tune of $9 trillion in developing countries alone — the national economy would, too.

The former talk show host and media mogul gave a rousing acceptance speech at the Golden Globes, causing some to wonder if a political bid will follow.

Gov. Ricardo Rossello announced plans Monday to privatize the island's troubled electric utility. In a speech, he said the process of selling off the public utility's assets would begin in days.

People in major cities around the world marked the end of 2017 with fireworks displays and other celebrations. Samoa, Christmas Island and New Zealand were among the first to celebrate 2018.

The U.S. should, based on its wealth and other factors, have one of the world's lowest rates of gun deaths. The data show a different picture.

In an attempt to hire and retain the best retail employees, Target Corp is raising its minimum hourly wage for workers to $11 next month and then to $15 by the end of 2020.

In 2017, the disease affected 21,315 people, compared to 5,273 in 2016. Last year, 35 people died in Europe because of measles. The World Health Organization says unvaccinated people are a factor.

The number of people covered by health insurance also ticked up. The bureau says the income growth is driven by more people finding jobs rather than increases in salaries.

Despite calls by public health officials to curb the use of antibiotics, the drugs are on a global upswing, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Hot cross buns have been an Easter treat for centuries. But before that, pagans exchanged them as part of a spring ritual celebrating the four seasons or the phases of the moon. Can they morph again?