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They have been accused of holding Washington hostage by pushing the United States to the brink of a damaging debt default. The world is watching anxiously as the debt impasse drags on.

Nokia and Samsung has been demoted with Apple becoming the top smartphone vendor in the fierce global mobile device war. According to reports, Apple has sold over 20 million iPhones along with over 9 million iPads in the second quarter.

Alaska scientists have discovered the fossil of a rare, prehistoric marine reptile that is likely the most complete remnant of the creature ever found in North America.

Solar investors should brace themselves for some downright dreadful second-quarter earnings reports in the coming weeks, though the rest of the year may provide some relief to battered solar stocks as panel prices stabilize and profit margins recover.

With four days left before the United States hits its debt limit, Republicans pressed ahead with a deficit plan that cannot pass Congress and President Barack Obama told lawmakers to stop wasting time and find a way "out of this mess."

Apple's iPhone is the most shipped smartphone in the world, according to Strategy Analytics.

Apple took the crown to become the No. 1 global smartphone, besting the long-time leader Nokia and aggressive Asian rival Samsung in the second-quarter.

Ryan Lochte capped a golden day for the United States when he overhauled a flying French 4x200 meters freestyle team to ensure the Americans won their fourth successive title in the event at the world swimming championships on Friday.

Apple's so-called No. 1 smartphone, the new iPhone 5 is speculated to be released in early September, specifically on Sept. 5. According to a tech site, the claimed sighting made by an anonymous tip of the Apple's fifth prototype model being used by an employee was credible information.

Hollywood is on global expansion overdrive, with the international box office racking up a larger percentage of overall film revenues than ever before.

With four days remaining until the United States hits its debt limit, President Barack Obama on Friday told deeply divided Republicans and Democrats to stop bickering and find a way "out of this mess."

China has ordered companies that have issued bonds to submit any asset restructuring plans to bond holders for approval, sources said, as Beijing steps up its efforts to rein in the risks from a mounting pile of local government debt.

China's Alibaba Group said it has reached an agreement with Softbank Corp and Yahoo Inc that promises Alibaba could receive up to $6 billion from an initial public offering or liquidation of its e-payment unit, Alipay.

A 200 million year old reptilian fossil was discovered by Alaskan scientists along the shores of Tongass National Forest. It was the low tide that made the discovery possible as a rare marine creature called Thalattosaurs was submerged in water and rocks. The last Thalattosaurs to survive was after the Triassic period, roughly 200 million years ago.

Daredevils in red jumpsuits can teeter around the outside edge of Canada's tallest structure next month as the CN Tower opens a new attraction for thrill-seekers and those wanting to overcome fear.

With four days remaining until the United States hits its debt limit, President Barack Obama on Friday told deeply divided Republicans and Democrats to stop bickering and find a way "out of this mess."

The fast food joint offers its French customers a taste of home.

Apple took the crown to become the No. 1 smartphone vender in the world, besting the long-time leader Nokia and aggressive Asian rival Samsung in the second quarter.

Rovio- the Angry Birds maker, and Madhouse- the largest mobile advertising network in China are collaborating to make the most of the growing mobile marketing in China.

Alibaba, the cloud computing unit of Alibaba Group is about to come up with its own cloud operated system for mobile phones.

China has ordered companies that have issued bonds to submit any asset restructuring plans to bond holders for approval, sources said, as Beijing steps up its efforts to rein in the risks from a mounting pile of local government debt.