Trump picks real estate mogul Charles Kushner for ambassador to France

Trump said on Saturday that he had picked his son-in-law Jared Kushner's father, real estate mogul Charles Kushner, to serve as U.S. ambassador to France.

Great Lakes, Plains and Midwest forecast to be hit with snow and dangerous cold into next week

The heavy snow has led to a state of emergency declaration in parts of New York and a disaster declaration in Pennsylvania.

Irish coalition looks set for re-election despite strong Sinn Fein showing

Ireland's main opposition party Sinn Fein looked on course to narrowly win the most votes at a general election on Friday

In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Syria’s largest city for the first time since 2016

Insurgents breached Syria's largest city Friday and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016, according to a war monitor and fighters.

The S&P 500 typically closes out December with gains when it's up 20%-plus through November

"One adage that has consistently tested well is, momentum leads price," Ned Davis Research chief U.S. strategist Ed Clissold said.

To keep cranberries on your Thanksgiving table, scientists use AI to 'scale up and be more efficient'—it offers 'huge time savings'

Cranberries are a Thanksgiving staple in many U.S. households — and scientists hope AI can help keep crops abundant and affordable, despite climate change.

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: The causes and costs of India's brain drain

India's brain drain is not unique to the country. It is a perennial issue in emerging or developing markets, given their growing class of educated and aspirational millennials.