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The U.S. Secretary of State made a pseudo-promise that drone strikes in Pakistan may end "very, very soon."

Citigroup shareholders had claimed in November 2007 that the bank misled shareholders about mortgage-backed assets.

Two Australian and American pen pals met for the first time on Monday after corresponding for 74 years.

UBS trimmed estimates for the ailing department-store chain's second-quarter sales, hours after Citi downgraded its stock to sell.

Restoring the Fourth, a grassroots group calling for an end to U.S. government surveillance, is organizing pro-privacy rallies in 17 cities on Sunday, Aug. 4, dubbed “1984 Day.”

Naughty Dog has confirmed that DLC for "The Last Of Us" is in development.

The Detroit Three July U.S. sales: 567,888 vehicles. The theme of the month: Americans bought small sedans.

Apple isn't the only big tech company that stores billions of dollars in offshore accounts.

The L.A. Lakers veteran point guard has called soccer a love of his since he was a kid, and has used the sport as a fundraiser and business venture.

As the Keystone XL pipeline is delayed TransCanada looks east in moving its crude oil from Alberta.

Washington will encourage the transformation of the Myanmar Tatmadaw into a professional security force.

An online survey polling 6,600 people from 16 countries points to increased spending by the rapidly expanding middle class in emerging markets.

Japan Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso has a long history of making bizarre and inflammatory public statements.

The German auto giant continues to be hit by strong small-sedan offerings from competitors.

The Purchasing Managers Index rose 4.5 percent to 55.4 as stable demand and improving business conditions boosted employment.

Ford said strong demand from consumers on the U.S. coasts is fueling a sales surge for its small sedans.

The struggling department-store chain was downgraded by Citi analysts.

Responding to political pressure to lower energy bills, British Gas owner Centrica may try "Free Saturday" plan.

Strong demand for the Durango SUV helped Dodge, and Jeep sales were up 2 percent on continued strong demand for the Grand Cherokee.

The former NSA contractor has been at the Sheremetyevo Airport for more than one month.

An audio tape, believed to have been made in 1997, reveals Monica Lewinsky trying to set up a meeting with President Bill Clinton.