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The next possible VA head is a unique choice for the post, but supporters say his corporate experience and military smarts could be just what the troubled agency needs.

The Canadian defeated Alize Cornet in a tight two-set battle.

The U.S. space agency will launch the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 on Tuesday from California.

China's banks made $292 billion in aggregate pretax profit last year, or 32 percent of the industry's global earnings, according to The Banker.

The man spoke to a throng of onlookers in opposition to the landmark proposal to allow for a more active Japanese military.

"Destiny's" beta will come to the Xbox One and Xbox 360 in late July

Colombia and Uruguay utilized very different approaches en route to their Round of 16 clash at the 2014 World Cup.

Shinzo Abe is putting his government behind Toyota's fuel-cell technology.

The jobless rate in the world's third-largest economy fell to its lowest since 1997.

North Korea announced the test amid claims by South Korean officials that the former had fired three projectiles toward the Sea of Japan.

Greenpeace and other activist shareholders rebuffed in bid to eliminate nuclear power.

Park has suffered a sharp drop in public support since the April 16 ferry tragedy that killed more than 300 people.

"The Legend of Korra" steampunk TV series just inspired a new video game.

First came the Prius, the first mass market hybrid. Now Toyota is hoping its FCV will break new ground.

Nintendo recently confirmed its Mercedes Benz DLC will come to North America and Europe this summer.

Greece and Ivory Coast are competing for a spot in the 2014 World Cup's Round of 16.

Moon Chang-keuk was the second choice, after Ahn Dai-hee, a former Supreme Court justice, who was also picked by President Park Geun-hye.

Colombia can secure top spot in Group C against a Japan side that needs to win to stand a chance of progressing to the last 16 of the 2014 World Cup.

The small village of Nagoro has only 37 living inhabitants, but 350 life-sized dolls. 64-year-old artist Ayano Tsukimi created each doll to represent residents who moved away or died.

Seeking only the second victory for an African country during this year’s tournament, Algeria is set to battle South Korea in the wide open race for second place in Group H.