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The Senate could vote as early as Thursday on a plan to take quick action on the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline, a bid that will likely be defeated by Democrats but that gives its Republican supporters an opening to criticize President Barack Obama's energy policies.

The Senate could vote as early as Thursday on a plan to fast-track the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline, a bid that is unlikely to attract enough Democratic support to pass but will give its Republican supporters an opening to criticize President Barack Obama's energy policies.

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Stocks rose on Thursday as Greece moved closer to concluding a bond swap with private creditors that is needed to stave off a messy default.

After at least 44 people were killed in Homs on Thursday, Syrian activists said they fear the city is headed toward another massacre.

Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson says his company will invest $185 billion to develop new energy sources intended to help meet growing demand.

Teen smoking is still a large problem, according to a new report by the surgeon general. The report outlines measures that need to be taken in order to reduce tobacco use by teens.

The global PC market should expand 4.4 percent in 2012, greatly exceeding 2011’s anemic 0.5 percent, gain market researcher Gartner (NYSE: IT) predicted.

Officials at the Texas Department of Public Safety issued a 2012 Spring Break warning, urging students to avoid traveling to Mexico because of the increasing drug-related violence throughout the country.

My dear Aunt Louise’s husband of 52 years was dying.

For those dreading to spring forward routine beginning on March 8, here's everything you need to know to help you adjust to Daylight Savings Time 2012, from what food and drinks to avoid to how some of the best tips for getting your body's circadian rhythm back on track.

Hedge fund manager Philip Falcone started 2012 with a series of setbacks, but there is one thing he can still count on this year: membership in the hyper-exclusive club of the world's richest people.

Osama bin Laden's three widows have been charged with illegally entering and living in Pakistan.

Ahani also said that foreign powers need not fear Iran’s atomic ambitions.

After a disappointing Super Tuesday, Newt Gingrich has staked his campaign on victories in Alabama and Mississippi.

Conservatives are attacking the media for underplaying President Barack Obama's relationship with Professor Derrick Bell after the so-called bombshell video Andrew Breitbart promised before his death was finally released.

The options market's oil price forecast for 2012 is quite bullish.

Khamenei also criticized Obama for “still harboring illusions” that economic sanctions will pressure Iran to relinquish its nuclear activities.

Williams-Sonoma Inc issued a disappointing earnings forecast and announced the retirement of Sharon McCollam, who served as both chief financial officer and chief operating officer.

Daylight Savings Time 2012 means longer days and some few sunlight. It also means a lot of sleepy, grumpy people adjusting to their new schedule and calling for change. Does the practice of Daylight Savings Time need to stop? Should it continue year-round? Or is it just fine the way it is? Vote in our poll to let us know.

Several cosmetics sold in ethnic neighborhoods tested positive for mercury, according to the FDA.