Tropical Storm Ophelia formed in the tropical Atlantic and is on a projected path toward the northern Leeward Islands.
Typhoon Roke, the second typhoon to hit Japan this month, has left more than 250,000 households without power. Three people have been confirmed dead, while more are considered missing.
The storm made landfall near the city of Hamamatsu, about 125 miles west of Tokyo, and it is expected to move toward the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant
Gold jumped to its biggest gain in eight sessions on Tuesday, snapping back from steep day-ago losses as the anticipation of further U.S. stimulus mingled with new fears over global growth.
Gold's rally will extend beyond $2,000 an ounce in the next year, but won't match the torrid record-breaking climb of the last 12 months, according to gold investors and analysts attending the London Bullion Market Association's (LBMA) annual conference.
Gold's rally will extend beyond $2,000 an ounce in the next year, but won't match the torrid record-breaking climb of the last 12 months, according to gold investors and analysts attending the London Bullion Market Association's (LBMA) annual conference.
Hurricane Irene destroyed many pumpkin patches when it crippled the Northeastern states leading to a pumpkin shortage that could possibly double prices for Halloween.
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Finally, there's some good news for U.S. motorists. Gas prices, down about 10 cents per gallon in the past month to an average of $3.60 per gallon for regular unleaded, are likely to continue to decline, assuming no oil disruptions from major oil producers or a large storm in the Gulf of Mexico.
Chinese media also reported that villagers blamed the factory’s pollution for causing at least 31 cases of cancer in the nearby village of Hongxiao.
Libya's interim leaders failed to agree a new cabinet on Sunday and the forces that forced Muammar Gaddafi from power remained bogged down in fighting with troops loyal to the former ruler.
Libya's interim leaders failed to agree a new Cabinet Sunday and the forces that forced Moammar Gadhafi from power remained bogged down in fighting with troops loyal to the former ruler.
Apple is a couple of steps away from announcing the arrival of the most anticipated iPhone 5 to the U.S smartphone market after a long cacophony of rumors about its release date and expected specifications.
Operations at oil rigs off Canada's Atlantic Coast are unlikely to be hurt by Hurricane Maria, which may tear down trees and cut power in the southeastern tip of Newfoundland later on Friday, officials said.
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The energy-thirsty United States is on the hunt for a game-changing energy source or energy usage technology -- and batteries and fuel cells are strong candidates. But their mass use could be 20 years away. Meanwhile, a conventional source may bridge that gap, or provide even more upside: natural gas.
Hurricane Maria, the third hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season, is set to bring heavy rains and wind to Newfoundland Friday afternoon.
It was supposed to be a purely offensive and tactical move on the part of President Barack Obama and his campaign, but it has turned into quite the mockery-inducing blunder.
Hurricane Irene cost the Long Island Power Authority about $170 million, which could leave Long Island ratepayers on the hook for about a quarter of the cost.
Obama didn’t deny the account, but declined to tell Suskind what he told Geithner about this apparent breach of an executive order.
Hurricane Maria is on path to make a direct strike to southeastern Newfoundland with maximum sustained winds of 80mph.