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Plan on shopping for deals after Christmas? Here are 30 of the best sales that begin on Dec. 25 or Dec. 26.

Tim Draper, one of the capitalists behind Skype and Hotmail, has announced details about his “Six Californias” plan to divide the Golden State.

If you’re looking for a remote-controlled toy, the Air Hogs X4 Stunt might just be the right choice to round out your holiday shopping.

A deadly crash of a Mozambican Embraer 190 in Namibia may have been a pilot suicide. It's a rare occurrence, but it does happen -- such as in these cases.

How to turn algae into fuel: Simmer gently at 660 degrees Fahrenheit and 3,000 pounds per square inch.

China's seafaring might on display in this dramatic slideshow.

Big investors are seeking U.S. properties and deals to diversify away from Israeli stocks and bonds, among other reasons.

Also, in another solid year for the U.S. housing sector, new home prices advanced at a double-digit rate.

What are Goldman Sachs' favorite investment and economic themes for 2013?

If the U.S. economy starts to hum the way its auto sector did this year, 2014 is going to impress investors.

Nearly 3 years after the USS Ronald Reagan responded to Fukushima, sailors have become ill from radiation exposure.

Larger tablets from the likes of Apple and Samsung could ultimately impact the demand for ultrabook models, a report says.

The country's government, which is working hard to boost the economy, hopes to attract more investments in power, pharma and advertising.

The French economy had been in recession before bouncing back to growth in the second quarter of the year.

One sector's crowdfunding platforms could become even more popular next year.

A Texas study says blasting millions of gallons of water to extract trapped gas in shale rock actually saves water, in a way.

The FAA will open U.S. airspace to unmanned vehicles by late 2015, but not all states will be allowing them.

Homeowners are rushing to install solar panels, but utility companies say the grid can't keep up.

Chinese e-tailers are hoping to expand overseas, but they know that price is not everything.

True, the U.S. is a litigious society, but sometimes it borders on the theatre of the absurd.

Christmas may be a time for giving, but it's also a time for getting things -- for free.

Five new Supercharger stations have been added to Tesla’s network map in the past week.

The decision follows pressure by major pension funds.

How in the world can wind power help roast turkeys? Check out what one study found.

After nearly 13 years of fighting, the American military is finding it hard to get their equipment out of Afghanistan, so they're having a sale!

Christmas, like Thanksgiving, is a time to come together and spend time with family. Here are healthy ideas for your holiday dinner.

Some stores will be open on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 and Christmas Day, Dec. 25 for last-minute holiday shopping.

The top 10 auto brands this year based on Google searches shows strong interest in pickup trucks. Notably absent: Honda.

With the Apple - China Mobile deal finalized, another high-profile company could be facing a scary 2014.