Sycamore Partners in advanced talks to buy Staples, with deal potentially topping $6 billion

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners is in advanced talks to acquire Staples Inc. following an auction for the U.S. office supplies retailer, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, in a deal that could top $6 billion.The acquisition would come a year...

Experts Weigh In on Video of Philando Castile Shooting

By JULIE BOSMAN and MITCH SMITH June 21, 2017 The police officer who fatally shot Philando Castile along a Minnesota road was acquitted of all charges last week, but newly released video of what happened that day has opened new debate over the case...