Alex Murdaugh, Disgraced South Carolina Lawyer, Charged With Murdering Wife, Son

Alex Murdaugh, Disgraced South Carolina Lawyer, Charged With Murdering Wife, Son

Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was charged with murder Thursday in the deaths of his wife, Maggie, and son Paul. Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were found fatally shot on June 7, 2021, near the dog kennels on the family’s hunting estate, known as “Moselle.” Paul, 22 years old, had been shot in the chest … Read more

Stock Market Today: Dow Fell, Twitter Slid as Earnings Season Looms

Stock Market Today: Dow Fell, Twitter Slid as Earnings Season Looms

Text size Investor sentiment seemed downbeat as the new week started. Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images The stock market dropped Monday, after news that China is imposing more Covid-related restrictions. That’s a near-term problem, but markets are more focused on inflation and earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 164 points, or 0.5%. The S&P … Read more

Japan’s Shinzo Abe, Former Prime Minister, Is Assassinated

Japan’s Shinzo Abe, Former Prime Minister, Is Assassinated

TOKYO—Shinzo Abe, a former Japanese prime minister, died after being shot Friday during an election campaign rally, sending shock waves through a country unaccustomed to gun violence. Police arrested a 41-year-old man who they said approached Mr. Abe from behind as he gave a speech in the city of Nara and fired twice with what … Read more

James Caan, Star of ‘The Godfather,’ ‘Misery’ and ‘Elf’ Dies at 82

James Caan, Star of ‘The Godfather,’ ‘Misery’ and ‘Elf’ Dies at 82

James Caan, the actor who played Sonny Corleone in “The Godfather,” has died. He was 82 years old.  “The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time,” said a post from his verified Twitter account. He died Wednesday evening, according to … Read more

Biden Supports Exception to Filibuster to Codify Roe v. Wade Into Law

Biden Supports Exception to Filibuster to Codify Roe v. Wade Into Law

WASHINGTON—President Biden endorsed making an exception to filibuster rules to pass legislation codifying Roe v. Wade into law, an effort that would face obstacles because of key Democrats’ opposition to the move. “The most important thing to be clear about is we have to codify Roe v. Wade into law and the way to do … Read more

Ghislaine Maxwell Accusers See Vindication on Eve of Sentencing

Ghislaine Maxwell Accusers See Vindication on Eve of Sentencing

When convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is sentenced in a New York federal court Tuesday, some of her accusers say they will be sitting a few feet away from her to watch the judge mete out justice. The women say they have waited years—in some cases decades—for this moment. At times, they say, they feared … Read more

South African Police Investigate Deaths of 22 Youngsters in Township Tavern

South African Police Investigate Deaths of 22 Youngsters in Township Tavern

South African authorities were investigating the deaths of 22 young people, some as young as 14, whose bodies were found Sunday morning in a township tavern near the coastal city of East London. Parents and relatives gathered near the Enyobeni Tavern in the Scenery Park township, demanding answers about what happened to their children. Police … Read more

How can companies atone for slavery ties? Financial giant sets an example: expert

How can companies atone for slavery ties? Financial giant sets an example: expert

The Value Gap is a MarketWatch Q&A series with business leaders, academics, policymakers and activists on reducing racial and social inequalities. While slavery in the U.S. was abolished more than 150 years ago, organizations that profited from it still operate today — and it’s in their best interest to fully atone for the past, says … Read more