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The Chinese are shipping soil to the reef to enlarge it for an airstrip, Philippine and U.S. sources say.

A retail slowdown in April--and cuts to food stamps--may affect Wal-Mart's first quarter earnings.

The Santa Barbara, California mansion made infamous in the 1983 movie "Scarface" starring Al Pacino as Tony Montana, is for sale. Tour inside "El Fureidis," which means "tropical paradise."

Hunter Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden, will join the top private gas producer in Ukraine.

Hunter Biden's business partner Devon Archer, who has ties to John Kerry, has reportedly been appointed to the company's board.

Dozens of labor activists are facing charges over recent demonstrations. Meanwhile, two youths, including a minor, are facing 11 years for incitement.

In similar accidents in the U.S. companies have avoided prosecution.

In the two months since Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 was lost, the FAA has considered a wide range of technological advances.

After a lengthy legal battle, a voluntary recall was issued for Buckyballs and Buckycubes for an “unreasonable risk of injury” for teenagers and children. Retailers will be banned from selling the high-powered magnetic toys.

A new study shows that drinking red wine and eating chocolate may not have the health benefits people once thought.

At least two miners have been killed after an accident at the Brody Mine No. 1 coal mine near Wharton, W.V.

Apple's main competitors such as Samsung and HTC have already begun offering smartphones with bigger displays.

Ruling may disrupt the way search engines operate across the Web.

Valeant had offered in April to acquire the Botox-maker in a cash-and-stock deal.

The huge wireless operator is discussing an offer in the low- to mid-$90s per share for DirecTV, Reuters reports.

Past attempts have failed, but China's new plan to fund a railway network in Africa could significantly boost the continent's economies.

Italian vessels recovered 14 bodies and rescued about 200 people, a day after dozens drowned in a similar incident.

Retailers across the US will keep a close eye on US shipyard labor negotiations as they gear up for the upcoming holiday shopping season.

The former Treasury Department official joins the Chinese Internet giant as the company begins its IPO process.

British lawmakers are due to quiz CEO Ian Read as well as AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot and business minister Vince Cable.

While Chinese indexes rose on President Xi Jinping's comments, Indian stocks rallied on the last day of the country's mammoth election.

Russia's Gazprom meets more than half of Ukraine's gas demands while supplying nearly a third of Europe's gas.

The freighter isn't a threat to the precious environment just yet, but has 16,000 gallons of fuel on board.

Samsung could produce the Galaxy S5 Prime in limited quantities due to high manufacturing cost associated with the QHD AMOLED displays.

Analysts say a range of factors are to blame for Whole Foods' disappointing second-quarter performance.

The company has saved nearly $5 million by utilizing solar power, thanks in part to taxpayers.

Lower power prices in the U.S. are attracting manufacturing companies, especially those paying more for power in Europe.

As the country attracts attention from investors around the world, some firms have "clear potential to become global economic leaders."

The president appeared at a Wal-Mart to tout new environmental initiatives, but critics say the retail giant is just "greenwashing."