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Business mogul Donald Trump told radio jock Howard Stern that Beyoncé's Super Bowl performance was 'ridiculous' and 'inappropriate.'

China’s state-owned oil giant CNOOC was cleared by U.S. regulators to to make its largest-ever foreign acquisition.

The world's biggest maker of heavy farm equipment beat expectations as farmers prepare for a big corn planting.

The U.S. stock index futures point to slightly higher open Wednesday, ahead of the U.S. retail sales data release by the Commerce Department scheduled at 13:30 GMT. Retail sales is expected to show a 0.1 percent rise in January, against a 0.5 percent increase registered in December as consumers eye smaller paychecks on the back of a recent tax increase.

G.M. 4Q results likely benefited from stronger demand, cost cuts, more-enticing cars, and a focus on successful brands.

The U.N. Security Council condemned North Korea’s third nuclear test in a statement that was approved on Tuesday by all 15 member nations, including China, Pyongyang’s long-standing ally.

India's trade deficit widened to $20 billion in January from $17.7 billion in December.

The top after-market Nasdaq gainers Tuesday were RPX Corporation, Comcast Corporation, Unilife Corp and Quality Distribution Inc, while the top after-market Nasdaq losers were Natural Alternatives International, NETGEAR Inc, Buffalo Wild Wings and Blue Nile.

Republican Senators Marco Rubio and Rand Paul, both possible 2016 presidential candidates, rebutted Obama's State of the Union address.

Obama challenged Republicans on several fronts by outlining his vision for America in his 2013 State of the Union address.

During his State of the Union Address President Barack Obama heavily focused on boosting the middle class and mentioned raising minimum wage from $7.25 to $9.00.

President Barack Obama made gun violence a major point of his address and demanded that Congress allow votes, up or down, on his proposals.

Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast of the United States and thousands lost their homes and were without power for weeks. In the wake of the storm, Menchu de Luna Sanchez was a hero, helping to rescue 20 infants from New York University Langone Medical Center after the hospital lost power and will attend the State of the Union.

Alan Aleman was invited to the 2013 State of the Union by Democratic lawmakers to represent the face of Obama's Immigration Reform.

Read the full text transcript of President Barack Obama's 2013 State of the Union address here.

Comcast Corp. announced Tuesday that it would buy General Electric's remaining 49 percent equity stake in their NBCUniversal joint venture for about $16.7 billion.

Mobile social gaming giant GREE cut its full-year financial outlook this week, citing rising costs and slower-than-expected sales from its ambitious overseas expansion.

Experts disagree on how last night's nuclear test in North Korea will affect Obama’s State of the Union speech.

When President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address, the technology sector will be listening for three key items.

The 2013 State of the Union is this evening, and it will be one of the biggest speeches of President Barack Obama's presidency. This article will tell you all you need to know about where and when to watch live on TV and online as he delivers the remarks.

Obama's upcoming Middle East trip will include a stop in Ramallah, according to a leaked itinerary.