GLOBE NEWS -ECONOMY
Three Dead After Colorado Shootout; Gunman Surrenders
A gunman killed three people, including a law-enforcement officer, and wounded numerous others before surrendering following a five-hour standoff inside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, authorities said. 1026in a day
U.S. Urges Turkey to Seal Syria Border
The Obama administration is pressing Turkey to deploy thousands of additional troops along its border with Syria to cordon off a 60-mile stretch of frontier that U.S. officials say is used by Islamic State to move foreign fighters. in a day
Slovakian Shop Eyed as Source of Guns in Prior Terror Attacks
A store in Slovakia was a source for weapons that European security officials say were used by jihadists in at least two terror attacks earlier this year, a troubling sign of how easily guns can travel across the continent’s borders. 183in 15 hours
THE SATURDAY ESSAY
Closed Minds on Campus
Today’s student protesters start with valuable observations, writes John H. McWhorter, but then drift into a mistaken idea of what a university—and society—should be. 104in 16 hours
Shoppers entered the Herald Square subway station after early morning Black Friday shopping in New York on Friday. BRENDAN MCDERMID/REUTERS
Black Friday Shopping—With Thinner Crowds
Millions of Americans left their Thanksgiving meals to hit stores across the country in an annual shopping ritual, but the crowds on early Black Friday morning were thinner than years past at some malls and shopping districts. in a day
2050: DEMOGRAPHIC DESTINY
For a Growing Africa, Hope Mingles With Fear of the Future
As population growth slows everywhere else, an African baby boom could pull the world’s poorest continent into the center of global affairs. in 16 hours
THE INTELLIGENT INVESTOR
The Real Value of a Home
Many young workers would rather rent than own a home. Join them, and you will gain freedom from leaky roofs and faucets, the ability to move wherever and whenever you please. But you will lose something, too, writes Jason Zweig. in a day
INTERACTIVE
Hollywood’s Holiday Offerings
WEALTH ADVISER
When Families Talk Money, Things Can Get Ugly
Downed Jet Disrupts Russia and Turkey Wheat Trade
Tensions following Turkey’s shooting down of a Russian jet are disrupting the Black Sea wheat trade, which could push prices higher as some customers look for alternative supplies. in a day
Dow Ends Slightly Lower in Shortened Session
The Dow industrials ended lower in an abbreviated, post-Thanksgiving session Friday as energy and consumer discretionary shares posted losses. in a day
Bonds, Dollar Gain as ECB, Fed Look Set to Diverge
Investors pushed government-bond prices and the dollar to new highs on Friday, ahead of a week that will test assumptions about economic growth on both sides of the Atlantic. in a day
Former HSBC Switzerland Employee Gets Five-Year Jail Term
Hervé Falciani, a former employee at the Swiss branch of HSBC who dispersed once-secret data about the bank’s clients, has been given a five-year prison sentence by a Swiss court. in 18 hours
Giving Clothing as Presents: A Failproof Guide
Notoriously tough to buy, gifts of clothing can solicit polite grimaces, but the rewards of choosing a welcome one are worth the risks.
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The Health-Wealth Link: How Preventive Care Pays
By pairing workplace health and prevention programs with financial education, employees save in the long run.
DESIGN & DECORATING
5 Design Books Worth Gifting
Zestfully instructive books to wrap up for your décor-addicted loved ones this holiday.
BOOK REVIEW
The Best Christmas and Hanukkah Books for Children
Like any other baby having his face washed for the first time, Giotto’s Jesus doesn’t much like it.
NSA to End Phone Program Despite Calls for Extension
The National Security Agency will follow through on a plan to cease collecting bulk telephone records, despite the urging of some Republicans that the program be extended in the aftermath of the Paris attacks. in a day
Lawyers’ Fees Face a Court Challenge
A case before California’s highest court could fundamentally change the way class-action attorneys are paid—and cut lawyers’ fees in the process. in 20 hours
Sanders Hearkens Back to Old-Time Socialist Debs
The Vermont senator has long admired the presidential candidate from the early 20th century, an era of income inequality. in a day
Native American Casinos Seek Labor Law Exemption
A battle is brewing in Congress over legislation that would exempt Native American casinos from a federal labor law allowing workers to unionize. in 21 hours
Film
Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘The Revenant’
HOLIDAY MOVIE PREVIEW
Two Big-Name Directors Tackle the Old West
In Quentin Tarantino’s “The Hateful Eight,” and in “The Revenant” by “Birdman” director Alejandro G. Iñnáritu, the scale and style of the West are epic—and brutal.
Pope Criticizes ‘New Colonialism’ During Slum Visit
Pope Francis on a visit to a slum in Nairobi said those living in such communities are victims of “new forms of colonialism” by rich countries and said the urban poor have a “sacred right” to have their basic needs met. 53in 20 hours
Paris Climate Talks Face High Barriers and High Hopes
Amid France’s security clampdown, negotiators must bridge a rift between industrialized countries and poorer countries demanding financial help for carbon limits that could hamper their development. 117in 7 hours
Video
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2:55Chicago Protesters Disrupt Black Friday Shopping
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U.S.
Chicago Man Is Charged in Killing of 9-Year-Old Boy
A Chicago man was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the slaying of a 9-year-old boy who police say was lured off a basketball court and shot in the head in an alley because of his father’s gang ties. in a day
ADVENTURE & TRAVEL
The Best Private-Island Vacations for Every Budget—Even Yours!
With private-island getaways available for every taste and pocketbook, you don’t have to be a Silicon Valley success story to indulge your Crusoe fantasies. Here, a guide to 12 winning options.
MOVING TARGETS
A Plan to Fix Thanksgiving
WSJ. MAGAZINE
Model Karlie Kloss Takes Off
FILM REVIEW
‘The Danish Girl’ Review: Gender Questions
A transgender journey from the past and a marriage bound by love.
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