The arrests follow a two-year operation by the F.B.I. to identify suspects using stolen consumer information. Read more..

By TOM ZELLER Jr - The New York Times

The German government agreed on a plan to cut its average corporate tax rate in a bid to encourage investment in the country, which has Europe’s largest economy. The step will take Germany from having the highest tax in Europe to one that is broad... Read more..

By THE INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE - The New York Times

Credit Suisse reported its third-quarter profit slipped after a decline in equity trading reduced earnings from investment banking. Read more..

By BLOOMBERG NEWS - The New York Times

The European Central Bank signaled it would raise its benchmark interest rate to curb inflation in an expanding European economy. Read more..

By CARTER DOUGHERTY - The New York Times

The F.C.C. delayed the vote for the third time as commissioners remained far apart on what terms to impose on the $80 billion deal. Read more..

By KEN BELSON - The New York Times

Tom Cruise will take charge of United Artists, the production company started by Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford. Read more..

By LAURA M. HOLSON - The New York Times

As trading becomes more electronic, women traders on Wall Street are finding a slightly more level playing field. Read more..

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT - The New York Times

The results suggest that lower- and middle-class Americans are holding on to their wallets even as energy prices fall and wages rise. Read more..

By JEREMY W. PETERS - The New York Times

Sean M. Berkowitz has joined the litigation department of the law firm Latham & Watkins in Chicago as a partner. Read more..

By JULIE CRESWELL - The New York Times

A new $40 million ad campaign by the National Association of Realtors will promote that now is an ideal time to buy a home. Read more..

By VIKAS BAJAJ - The New York Times