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California, facing a severe water crisis, is entering its third year of record-low rainfall, and scientists are fearing “megadroughts."

An influx of new buildings by the end of the year should help stabilize prices.

Social investor Harrington Investments Inc. has asked that Monsanto report on risks stemming from its GMO business.

While piracy worldwide might be declining, incidents in West Africa have been increasing and Nigerian pirates may be to blame.

Rep. Mark Takano has called for more oversight of rental-backed securities, a new financial innovation introduced by Blackstone late in 2013.

Like a traditional 2D inkjet printer, the Objet500 Connex 3 uses triple-jet techy to combine materials for hundreds of colors.

And other nuggets from the U.S. Secretary of State’s New Orleans visit to the auto dealers expo.

Hyundai takes a both low-key and over-the-top approach to their two Super Bowl XLVIII ads with family humor and special effect explosions. Watch both of the new Hyundai ads here.

American Airlines should post a big revenue uptick, thanks to US Airways merger and increased winter travel.

Wall Street opened mixed on Monday, as investors weighed earnings from Caterpillar Inc. ahead of Apple Inc.'s results after the bell.

The number of employees who work from home is rising, and one job site compiles opportunities from companies that offer “flexible” positions.

The industry is doing better after a long period of low demand and overcapacity, but is the revival sustainable?

Cheap Chinese steel has led many U.S. traders to buy Chinese steel instead of U.S.-produced steel.

Caterpillar reports strong earnings and says it's seeing signs of a global economic recovery.

China's 2012 drilling in the South China Sea, with its first deep-water oil drilling rig, triggered tensions with the Philippines and Vietnam.

It remains to be seen whether US stocks can put last week’s woes behind them or if they will go the way of European and Asian stocks.

The actress has said that SodaStream is trying to build "a bridge to peace between Israel and Palestine."

Company confirms its offices have been searched, but denies any wrongdoing.

The largest arts and crafts chain in the U.S. did not share information about the possible attack, the latest of a string of major breaches.

It looks like Ford’s profit growth slowdown has already commenced, as the world's fifth largest automaker embarks on a costly year.

Analysts from Ernst & Young interviewed business experts around the world to learn about what’s next for foreign direct investment in India.

Despite the bank racking up $30 billion in fees last year, employees were told not to expect pay raises.

P&G executives blamed “Movember” for flat earnings in its grooming segment, but the story is different in its developing-country markets.

Advertisers have crafted many memorable Super Bowl ads over the decades. Here's a selection of some of the best as Super Bowl XLVIII approaches.

Why is Russia looking to secure a $1 billion energy deal In the Eastern Mediterranean Sea?

In the U.S., the Christian-subject market represents a significant number of dedicated readers.

Microsoft Corporation shares rose over 3 percent on news the company reported second-quarter EPS of 78 cents on revenue of $24.52 billion.

Shipping magnate Enrique Razon, the fourth-richest man in the Philippines, was only in Davos for one reason.

The pacifier holder clips can crack, and a small part can break off, posing a choking hazard to small children.