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Chevron and Russia Discuss Arctic Exploration

Chevron executives met this week with Russian government representatives about possible oil exploration by the U.S. company in Russia's Arctic.

RIM may warn on BlackBerry shipments, analyst says

Shares of Research In Motion dropped nearly 5 percent on Thursday after an influential analyst said RIM would likely warn that it came up short on BlackBerry shipments this quarter and offer an even bleaker outlook for its flagship smartphone.

iPad 3 Release Date: Betting Launched for Rumors Confirmed at Apple Event [NSFW]

With just one week to go until the Apple event that is expected to unveil the highly anticipated iPad 3, SkyBet has launched a novelty bet for rumors, specs and features surrounding the next generation tablet.

Google Privacy Policy Changes: Troving Data for Advertising Revenue, Is It 'in Breach' EU Law?

Today, Google changes forever: The company is consolidating 60 of its 70 privacy policies, which will allow user account information to be exchanged between all of its products. That means that YouTube, Google Docs, Gmail, Google Plus and more can begin to communicate with each other and leverage data between each other. Someone's Blogger posts may affect their Google searches; Google Plus links may affect YouTube suggestions; information will flow seamlessly between all of the popular enterp...

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Turkish PM to Visit Iran Next Month to Discuss Nuclear Issues

Turkey is maintaining the façade of good relations with Iran, while a larger power struggle for domination of the Middle East is brewing between Ankara and Tehran

Andrew Breitbart: A Life In 20 Controversial, Bombastic, Uncompromising Quotes

From the Great Society to the Tea Party, mentor Matt Drudge to the late Sen. Ted Kennedy, the conservative Internet mogul delighted in his ability to shock, offend and infuriate the mainstream media and prominent politicians on the left. Here, read Breitbart's most famous and infamous quotes on everyone from Clarence Thomas to Shirley Sherrod.

Ford Could Lose $600M in Europe This Year: Executive

Ford Motor Co. could lose between $500 million and $600 million in Europe this year, another inclination of automakers struggles in a region plighted by an ongoing debt crisis and crawling with competition.

North Korea Observes Kim Jong II's Birth Anniversary [PHOTOS]

North Korea Nuclear Program Suspension: How Will China React to Warming US-N. Korea Relations?

China and Russia, who have presented themselves as stubborn holdouts against the United States and the rest of the world on international diplomatic issues (most recently sanctions against the murderous Syrian government), have reportedly welcomed the news that North Korea will be halting its nuclear weapons testing and development programs.

States Leaving Behind No Child Left Behind

Another 26 states and the District of Columbia have requested a federal waiver from parts of the No Child Left Behind law, bringing the total number of exemption-seekers to 38 and underscoring the widespread view that the landmark 2001 education overhaul has been a failure.

Indian Exporters Receive First Rupee Payments from Iran

India's exporters have begun receiving the first rupee payments from Iran, Indian government and trade sources said on Thursday, kicking off a mechanism to skirt Western sanctions which have made doing business with Tehran tougher.

U.S. President Obama receives jersey from 2011 NBA champions Dallas Mavericks at the White House in Washington

Barack Obama: Phony Elitist

In order to appeal to the “common man” (and perhaps win as many Democratic votes as possible), he pretends to like sports to show how “down to earth” and “accessible” he is.

IMF says threat of sharp global slowdown eased

The probability of a sharp global slowdown has eased due to recent policy measures adopted in the euro zone to tackle its debt crisis, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, but it warned risks to world growth remain squarely to the downside.

Weather helps store sales; even laggard Gap gains

Mild weather helped spur consumers to buy spring clothing in February, leading to broad sales gains at top U.S. chains, and even perennial laggard Gap Inc posted its first increase in eight months.

Immigration: How It Could Cost Republicans the Latino Vote and the 2012 Election

Latinos, a large and growing voting bloc in several swing states, could play a pivotal role in deciding the U.S. presidential election. A raft of tough new state immigration laws, combined with rhetoric from its candidates, could hurt the Republican Party in November.

Market recognizing BofA's progress, says CEO Moynihan

Investors are starting to recognize Bank of America Corp's efforts to build capital and streamline operations, but the bank still needs to show it can boost profits, Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan said in an interview this week.

File photo of a Chrysler Group assembly worker working on bottom chassis for Chrysler Jeeps, Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos at Chrysler Jefferson North auto plant in Detroit

Feb. New Car Sales: Chrysler Up 40%, GM Tops Expectations

New car sales grew at a better than expected pace, continuing automakers' steady revival in 2011 and the early months of 2012 and forcing many analysts to revise year-long sales forecasts above a benchmark 14 million mark.

The Connecticut men's basketball team presents Barack Obama with a jersey as they visit the While House after winning the national championship.

Barack Obama on Jeremy Lin: “I Knew About Jeremy before Everybody Else Did”

The President says he knew Jeremy Lin was good before the rest of the country did.

North Korean Nuclear Envoy May Visit U.S.

The development comes one day after North Korea agreed to suspend its nuclear program in exchange for massive food aid.

787 Dreamliners are seen on the production line at the Boeing Commercial Airplane manufacturing facility in Everett

ISM Manufacturing Index Drops Unexpectedly to 52.4% in Feb

Business at U.S. manufacturers expanded at a slower-than-expected pace in February, according to a closely watched survey of the sector released Thursday.

Auto sales jump in February despite gas spike

Major automakers including General Motors Co posted a rise in auto sales for the month of February, helped by American drivers' need to replace aging cars and trucks despite the rise in fuel prices.

Instant view: Jobless claims hover near 4-year lows

New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits edged down last week, holding near four-year lows, according to a government report on Thursday that suggested the labor market was gaining momentum.

File photo shows the headquarters of mortgage lender Freddie Mac in McLean

U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall to 3.90 Percent

U.S. 30-year fixed rate mortgage rates fell to 3.90 percent in the week ending March 1, down from 3.95 percent in the prior week, according to Freddie Mac.

Members of the US soccer team celebrate Clint Dempsey's goal against Italy on Wednesday.

US National Team Takes Steps Towards Becoming a World Power

With victory over Italy, it looks like Jurgen Klinsmann is building the United States in the right direction.

Conservative publisher Andrew Breitbart dead at 43

U.S. conservative activist Andrew Breitbart, a larger-than-life author and publisher, died unexpectedly of natural causes in Los Angeles early on Thursday, a representative for his website confirmed. He was 43.

A yuan banknote is displayed next to a U.S. dollar banknote for the photographer at a money changer inside the Taoyuan International Airport, Taiwan

China Appears to be Shifting Reserves to Euros from Dollars - Report

China is cutting the share of its reserves denominated in U.S. dollars and may be buying far more European government debt than in the past, according to data compiled by Dow Jones Newswires.