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The IRS refunded $3.6 billion in tax returns to fraudulent filers and is reported to be putting safeguards in place to reduce identity theft.

The Toronto Raptors could be in the market for Steve Nash if the Lakers are willing to trade him.

A study found that many of the herbal supplements available at our local pharmacies and health stores do not even contain the ingredients advertised on their labels.

A flotsam extending across an area the size of Texas has nearly finished its trans-Pacific voyage and has become home to a host of invasive species.

Ruby Dhalla speaks about a number of topics, including Canadian politics, immigration and her future plans

As the effects of the 2008 global financial crisis fade, an OECD report charts happiness levels from the period.

It’s one of the most nerve-wracking elements of travel abroad: How much should you tip?

John Chen has been named CEO of the troubled Canadian smartphone maker, which will receive a $1 billion debt offering from investors.

Nathan Gray may dethrone his sister as the youngest person to discover a supernova.

A group called "Anonymous Indonesia" hacked more than 170 Australian websites in protest of NSA spying reports.

Apple releases the fifth-generation iPad Air on Friday, while Samsung has reportedly been tapped to supply LCDs for the Retina iPad mini.

Sunday's solar eclipse was a unique one and many people from around the world were able to view the rare event.

The 12-member strong trade alliance, if completed, could represent a major challenge to China.

The American Meteor Society received at least 234 reports of a “major fireball event” that took place over the Pacific Northwest and southwestern Canada at approximately 6 a.m on Wednesday.

Five of the 10 most satisfying destinations for expats are in Asia, HSBC says.

Seven of the 10 biggest Chinese foreign mergers or acquisitions by the Chinese so far this year were in the energy sector.

Only one U.S. city made Lonely Planet’s 2014 watch list, and it’s not one of North America’s coastal charmers.

The Top 4 flicks that will terrify you.

With Exxon’s above-average U.S. refining exposure, a narrowing of the WTI-Brent spread likely hit earnings.

AIG is expected to report better-than-forecast Q3 earnings, helped by a strong equity market and low catastrophe losses.

Are all these recent Nexus 5 leaks an indication of a Nov. 1 release?