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The Libor rate-rigging scandal isn’t unique. Interest rates all over the world are mostly made up.

Clinton said it was her experience as U.S. secretary of state that led her to support gay marriage, both personally and “as a matter of law."

During his time, Tagore enjoyed considerable global acclaim on par with his Indian contemporary Mahatma Gandhi.

Journal publisher Dow Jones dismisses allegations it gave Chinese officials travel and entertainment gifts in return for access to information.

For the first time, China has become the world’s fifth biggest arms exporter a Sweden-based research institute said Monday.

Boehner says a crisis looms and Obama won't get far with Republicans by insisting on taxes.

Republicans would consider closing loopholes if Democrats get serious about entitlements, a key senator says.

Cuban dissident blogger Yoani Sanchez made her first public appearance in the U.S. at Columbia University in New York this week.

House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi said the controversial project would not reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil or create a substantial number of jobs.

China records 13 million abortions annually, or 1,500 every hour.

The goal of recruiters is to reduce the challenges that U.S. veterans face when reentering the civilian workforce.

According to the Republican budget maven, the Vatican wasn't the only one blowing smoke this week.

The delegation of lawmakers from the Falkland Islands is in the U.S. to appeal to government officials to support the British territory's sovereignty claims disputed by Argentina.

The fourth-quarter earnings are closing on a surprisingly good note, but analysts’ first-quarter growth estimates are looking bearish.

Nevada legislators are considering a measure that would legalize the possession and use of marijuana.

The mogul tells conservatives they are committing suicide on immigration reform and that Mitt Romney lost because he did not flaunt his success enough.

Taco Bell’s wildly popular Doritos Locos taco helped the fast-food chain company create 15,000 jobs this year.

Boeing said its proposed battery fix will eliminate the risk of fire.

Higher U.S. gasoline prices lifted a key inflation measure 0.7 percent in February, more than expected.

Whether you’re seeking all-out luxury or a more affordable, budget-friendly spring break, here are a few places not to be overlooked in 2013.

North Korea accused the U.S. and S.Korea Friday of cyber attacks on Internet servers, the appears to be the latest in its belligerent rhetoric.