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The payment system is the first commercial deployment of a new authorization protocol developed by the FIDO Alliance.

First, climate change. Now fracking risks. ExxonMobil's top executives turn a new leaf by responding to environmental concerns from shareholders.

Apple could lose its place at the top of the smartphone heap as consumers are distracted by the HTC One M8 and Samsung Galaxy S5.

According to Bloomberg, in 2009, the White House launched an offensive to regulate the commercial use of President Obama's image.

Various estimates peg the unemployment rate to slip to 6.6 percent from the current 6.7 percent.

A total of 10 military planes, four civil jets and nine ships will be assisting the search for the missing jetliner on Friday.

"Tongal allows our fans to throw out ideas, and you know you're going to make something authentic."

The agreement resolves a lawsuit against the Kerr-McGee energy and chemical company, which Anadarko bought in 2006.

An oil and gas company will test a state law that would force landowners to allow drilling under their homes if enough neighbors sign drilling leases.

Leading auto manufacturers, hydrogen fuel suppliers and energy consultancies are launching a fleet of hydrogen cars across Europe.

Canadian scientists appear close to finding an Ebola treatment thanks to U.S. funding, and some are speculating that it could be used in the current outbreak.

Stocks seem poised for another vertical assault, but a correction may be in the cards depending on jobs data.

The Malaysian discount carrier AirAsia too is planning to enter the crowded but unprofitable Indian passenger air-travel market.

Dmytro Firtash, one of Ukraine's richest men, was closely associated with Viktor Yanukovych and aided the flow of gas between Russia and Ukraine.

In response to the lack of information from EIB, 11 NGOs have now written the bank’s president demanding the report's release.

Monsanto's second-quarter growth outpaced Wall Street's expectations as the company's seed business continued to boost revenues.

The center-right Abbot administration is cutting a program that has boosted ethical sourcing in the country’s garment industry.

Toby Southgate, CEO of Brand Union, discussed how brands, such as Apple and Samsung, can be globally relevant while locally applicable.

A global halal food organization met in Rome last week to discuss the promotion of Italian halal products in a growing market worldwide.

Oil and natural gas production fueled the decline in imports, while exports increased slightly.

The California utility is only the second in U.S. history to be accused of violating the federal Pipeline Safety Act.

Malaysian police have recorded statements from 170 people regarding the disappearance of the Boeing 777.

Futures suggest yet another upbeat session while investors keep an eye on economic data and comments from policymakers.

Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette cited a 2005 GM document, which she said showed a cost of 57 cents to fix each defective switch.

The ACA site experienced a last-minute surge in people singing up for the program.

BMW will be the first car manufacturer to offer laser headlight technology, which it says is 30 percent brighter than LED bulbs.

Most industry watchers expected the end to a harsh winter to boost sales last month. But not by this much.

Congressmen grilled GM CEO Mary Barra and NHTSA chief David Friedman about the ignition switch recall for 2 million vehicles.

For the first time, Exxon Mobil has released a report assessing climate change risks to carbon assets.