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Can President Obama reach his goal of reducing carbon emissions by 2020 if he approves the Keystone XL pipeline?

Google quietly introduces Hummingbird, a new search-engine algorithm developed largely in response to the rise in voice searches from mobile devices.

The struggling department store chain seems to be seeking to boost its cash reserves.

Nike Inc., Facebook Inc., Accenture and BlackBerry are stocks to watch in after-hours trading on Thursday.

As holiday hiring season nears, Wal-Mart would be wise to distract potential employees from negative stories about reported low wages.

Badger baby and kids sunscreens were recalled this week for possible microbial contamination.

With banks rejecting more people than ever for mortgages, what do you need to consider before applying for one?

The tech/engineering-based oil and gas boom in the U.S. has helped lower foreign imports. And the trend continues.

Gay rights activists have started a #BoycottBarilla petition after Barilla pasta CEO Guido Barilla went on a homophobic rant.

Knight Trucking is willing to pay up to buy USA Truck.

Wal-Mart Stores has a hefty Facebook presence -- but it remains unclear if that translates to its bottom line.

North America’s third automaker has seen sales rise 77% since its 2009 bankruptcy. It closed four plants at the same time.

Here’s how Russia is taking commercial advantage of global warming.

T Mobile will keep selling BlackBerry phones, but you'll have to wait for the phone order to be shipped to your address.

Goldman Sachs analysts wrote that markets seem less fearful about looming government dysfunction than they were in previous years.

After Goldman Sachs issued a note encouraging investors to bet on J.C. Penney's demise, the retailer said it was recovering.

Shanghai home prices that were already on the climb this year just leaped 30% in two weeks on the free trade zone news.

The third installment in the best-selling "Divergent" series accidentally leaked in Canada weeks before the real release date.

China further expands its footprint in Africa via a deal to develop Ugandan oil reserves.

The Japanese auto maker recalled five models for a flaw in a sensor, which could stall the engine.

Economic data including GDP, jobless claims and home sales data are coming up while the debt ceiling question continues to dent sentiment.

President Rouhani said he was authorized by Iran’s Supreme Leader to reach an agreement with the West over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Japan is looking to diversify its energy mix and stay clear from nuclear power after the disaster at Fukushima.

U.S. new-car buyers likely took a break, after robust monthly growth since April.

Vietnam's low-cost carrier VietJet will acquire upto 100 single-aisle A320 jets from Airbus.

Instead, the ailing Canadian phone maker will simply announce Q2 earnings, citing a tentative acquisition deal with Fairfax.

iPhone and iPad users are reportedly experiencing motion sickness due to the motion effects of Apple's iOS 7 update.

The FDA's Shelly Burgess said that the number of complaints had more than doubled since an initial report was released on Sept. 10.

The U.S. market for online grocery shopping will triple over the coming decade and supermarkets must prepare.