WSJ.com: Today's Most Popular

Venezuela Leader Chávez Dies at 58

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:57:14 EST

Hugo Chávez, a former tank commander turned populist politician who used Venezuela's oil riches to pursue his vision of socialism and challenge the U.S., died Tuesday from complications related to cancer.

Venezuela Consults Cuban Playbook

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:32:55 EST

Hours before announcing Chávez's death, the government resorted to a ploy to try to unite his supporters: Talk of an alleged conspiracy by the U.S. to destabilize the country.

Five Stocks Handled the Heavy Lifting

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:25:16 EST

Five blue-chip stocks have accounted for about one-third of the rally in the Dow since the financial crisis.

Say Goodbye to the 4% Rule for Retirement

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:32:27 EDT

If markets don't cooperate, the conventional wisdom on how much you can withdraw from your nest egg each year can fall short. What are the alternatives? Here are three of them.

TSA to Allow Small Knives on Planes

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:48:44 EST

The Transportation Security Administration said it would soon allow fliers to carry certain smaller knives onto airplanes, one of the biggest moves to scale back airport-security measures since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.

Ryan Budget Plan Draws GOP Flak

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:40:07 EST

House Republican leaders are drawing opposition from party members to the idea of revamping Medicare for more Americans than previously suggested.

Best of the Web Today: Not a Dictator

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:42:12 EST

President Obama's declaration of ineffectuality.

#SequesterThis

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:29:57 EST

Meat inspectors have to go, but fine wines are still on the USDA menu.