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Before the pivotal UN vote on Palestinian statehood, speakers are scheduled to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

Larger retailers have seen robust sales growth this past year, but for smaller job creators, the post-recession rebound may have ended.

As the U.S. government explores options to avoid the looming fiscal cliff, President Obama has warned that if the much-despised tax hikes was to occur, it would impact the global economy.

U.S. stock index futures point to a higher open Thursday ahead of the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ gross domestic product (GDP) report and the Labor Dept.'s weekly jobless claims data.

China says other countries should not read too much into the placement of a new map on its passports.

Police in the southern Chinese island province of Hainan will board and search ships that trespass into what China deems its territorial waters in the South China Sea, state media said Thursday.

Asian shares edged up Thursday, mirroring U.S. and European stock rises overnight, as sentiment improved after U.S. House Speaker John Boehner said he was "optimistic" on reaching a budget deal.

The Obama administration, seeing the Syrian conflict tipping against the Assad regime, is reported weighing deeper intervention on the rebel side.

Moustafa Ismail has the record for the world's largest arms. Ismail has 31-inch arms, combining the biceps and triceps, not unlike Popeye.

Two weeks after igniting a Twitter controversy over a Middle East tweet, Kim Kardashian traveled to Kuwait.

Tonight’s Powerball lottery drawing promises to give out at least $550 million to the lucky winner (or winners). This is the highest Powerball jackpot in U.S. history and the second highest American lottery jackpot ever, meaning that someone might just make history tonight.But when and where to watch Powerball?

Two BP rig supervisors and a former executive pleaded not guilty Wednesday to criminal charges, and the U.S. government banned BP from new federal contracts.

Jack Wishna, a Las Vegas “dealmaker” was found dead in his home on Tuesday. Wishna was pivotal to the changing landscape of Las Vegas, bringing many big names to Sin City.

A $550 million jackpot is now on the line in the Powerball lottery, as thousands rush to buy tickets.

Holiday spending reached an all-time high, aided by surges in e-commerce for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, data indicates.

Even violent crime can take a day off in a city of eight million. On Monday, New York City had its first day without a violent crime being reported.

Mexican President-elect Enrique Pena Nieto met with U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. Tuesday where they discussed drug trafficking, trade, immigration and other issues shared by their two countries.

A Cairo court sentenced seven Egyptians to death in absentia over the 'Innocence of Muslims' video, and charged U.S. Pastor Terry Jones.

The more money poor people waste on the lottery, the poorer they become.

Starbucks' new Costa Rica Finca Palmilera coffee costs $7 per cup and $40 per half-pound.

Lustig says to avoid quick picks, and past winners relish their old lives.