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Natural gas was the largest domestic energy resource for the third year in a row last year, the report found.

"We relish making such commitments as long as they promise reasonable returns."

In a recent labor deal, Ford announces its plan to make German car factory more affordable.

Chinese Internet Giant Tencent shut down 5 percent of its active-user base as China attempts to clean up its web.

Some analysts see a potential downside for consumers if Tyson Foods acquires Hillshire Brands for $8 billion.

A London bookmaker has recorded its highest-ever bet on politics.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled that BP must keep making payments for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill while it appeals a 2012 settlement.

A surge in Chinese natural gas consumption would help the country reduce its fossil fuel consumption and accompanying air pollution.

The talks will continue late Tuesday or early Wednesday, the EU's energy commissioner said.

The company tried to go public in 2006 but failed to reach a deal.

The U.S. rail service wants to boost Internet speed for its Northeast Corridor trains, but with what money?

The trial of the captain and crew of the South Korean ferry that sank almost two months ago began Tuesday.

Fernando Madeira, CEO of Latin America eCommerce at Wal-Mart, will replace Anderson, according to a company memo seen by Reuters.

More than 150 million people worldwide and three million Americans suffer from hepatitis C, which does not have a vaccine till date.

On Wall Street overnight the S&P 500 ended at a fourth straight record closing high and the Dow at its third.

An internal report picked out the company's legal team for its inaction, although General Counsel Michael Millikin kept his job.

A Japanese official, in New York to share the new strategic energy plan, did not offer comments on if and when the nation's 48 idled nuclear reactors might come online again.

The move spurs talk of how Facebook might profit from 12 billion messages daily.

The app lets users pinpoint factories that are emitting excessive pollution, in an effort to pressure authorities and companies for cleaner air.

Harsh economic controls have sparked massive product shortages in Venezuela, while boosting cross-border smuggling.

Georgia truck driver charged in the New Jersey crash that killed one man and critically injured comedian Tracy Morgan had not slept in more than 24 hours, according to a criminal complaint filed on Monday.

The president also urged Republicans to support legislation that would give debtors more muscle against lenders.

Apple's announced stock split generated a surge of investor interest, gaining over $100 billion in shareholder money.

Lower production in Libya could topple the Middle Eastern cartel's "sweet spot" price and output target.

Shares of the U.S. magazine company were down in midday trading Monday, following a debut marred by a lack of enthusiasm for print.

U.S. arms supplies to Syrian rebels may create Somali-style warlords and are undermining Washington's allies in the rebels' exile military command, the former Syrian army general who leads it said.

A reduction in the reserve ratio in some banks indicates that Beijing doesn't want to overheat the economy. But will the stimulus work?

The U.S. government said Iran is cooperating with the international community to roll back its controversial nuclear program.

The U.S. government continues to walk the fine line between security and privacy when it comes to Americans' banking information.