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Jay Leno stepped down from "The Tonight Show" for the second, and perhaps last, time on Thursday.

It’s a mistake that’s made on the fly -- and one that happens more frequently than you may realize.

India's fragmented politics could worsen downside credit risks and hamper policymaking and growth, the report says.

The latest AnTuTu benchmarks are making the Samsung Galaxy S5 specs even more confusing.

Yellen, historically a monetary policy dove, may not be so dovish as Fed chair.

Huge box office numbers in China have the government considering more foreign releases, and Hollywood is happy.

New York resident Harry Devert hasn't been heard from since Jan. 25. He went missing in Michoacan state, a volatile area of Mexico.

Sikorsky has been working on fast chopper tech for a while. Now it’s unveiling the fastest executive helicopter on record.

American luger Kate Hansen's pre-race dancing is a big hit with everyone...except NBC announcer Duncan Kennedy.

The speaker of the House says immigration reform must get done. But he also says it isn't happening this year.

With a population of about 90 million and a growing middle class, Vietnam is an untapped market for the fast-food behemoth.

A French photographer quoted in Le Figaro makes the claim and says the world will be talking about it soon.

The governor of Wisconsin claims to have voted for the conservative icon, but he was too young to have done so. What gives?

Despite incentives worth thousands of dollars and license plates that are easy to obtain, Beijingers aren’t flocking to electric cars.

Production and export numbers look good for the Southeast Asian nation's, suggesting a solid end to 2013.

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics schedule for Feb. 10 features men’s speedskating and biathlon finals.

Data shows developed markets' conditions improving, while emerging markets are moving in the other direction.

Gambling is legal only in Atlantic City, but there has been talk of expanding the industry elsewhere in the Garden State.

Even as 17 states and the federal government have moved to expand gay rights, including same-sex marriage, U.S. sports have been seen as lagging in acceptance of gay and lesbian athletes.

Depending on your viewpoint, the Winter Olympics have been a disaster or par for the course.

Disappointing economic data from the U.S. last week led to bulk sell-offs in Asian markets, including those in India.