UNITED STATES

In a recent study conducted by Danish and Canadian researchers, scientists have found several environmental toxins in the brain tissue of polar bears living in Scoresby Sound in Greenland.

Iran and Iraq, once sworn enemies, have warmed relations as they agreed to import gas from Iran to fuel power plants in Iraq.

The Canadian energy giant announced plans that it is starting a new ad campaign in light of President Barack Obama's climate change speech last month.

You're much more likely to die from an injury out in the country than in a metropolis.

As Japan formally joins talks for massive free trade zone, U.S. auto workers pressure Washington over access to Japanese market.

"I said that other texts and photos were likely to come out, and today they have," Anthony Weiner said.

Home to the second-largest stock of built assets, China will likely overtake the U.S. in that regard by mid-decade.

Aluminum inventory storage and transportation may net the firm that much, one critic argues.

Starbucks says it's teaming up with French food and drink company Danone to sell Greek yogurt

A survey by UBS wealth management found that a lot of U.S. millionaires do not consider themselves "wealthy."

A 2009 figure on the global cost of hacking, cited by intelligence officials and President Obama, was grossly inflated. Did McAfee report a false number to profit from government cybersecurity expansions?

The agency said that it is now seeking input from the public, health experts and the tobacco industry before it shapes any policy.

Residential investment would need to almost double for the housing recovery to strongly impact broader economic growth, said Barclays economists.

In a slow but fraught battle over water resources, an Alabama senator fights for his state -- but the bigger guy is winning.

The Transportation Security Administration, TSA, will allow all American travelers to enroll in their TSA PreCheck program for $85 starting in fall 2013.

The Silicon Valley tech giant is betting cybersecurity will become more important in years to come.

The Capitol Hill row house shared by Sens. Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin is not exactly squeaky-clean.

The debt burden for the euro zone hit record levels even as austerity measures ensure unemployment levels remain high.

It was a “stable quarter” for North America’s largest auto maker, but profits were likely hurt by continued overhaul charges.

India, where Vice President Biden is on a visit, could insist that its judiciary have the final say in disputes involving American businesses.

Public Advocate Bill de Blasio wants to ban carriers like Saudi Arabian Airlines from JFK unless they accept Israeli passport-holders.