Chevrolet's Volt and Nissan's Leaf are going head-to-head in the electric car battle. But there's differences in the Volt and the Leaf, and both companies are eager to tell you about them.
German-based automaker Volkswagen will export its U.S. made Passat to South Korea by 2012 for sales in that country.
A report released on Thursday showed that over the past 15 years, seven states have doubled their rate of obesity and ten states have doubled their rate of diabetes.
Over the past two years, Ford Motor Co has roared back from the brink of failure, won accolades for its gains in quality, posted its highest profits in a decade and rewarded patient investors with a 14-fold increase in its share price.
The West Nile virus is back in the US in 2011.
Bad food habits in children can lead to eating disorders and anorexia nervosa is one of them. Anorexia is characterized by refusal to maintain a healthy body weight and an intense fear of gaining weight. According to the estimate of the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, anorexia case in children between 8-11 years are on increase.
On Thursday, as the Casey Anthony trial neared its end, a woman claimed to be Caylee's grandmother, thereby putting an end to the mystery behind Caylee's father's identity.
The Wildcats will be a top team again next season.
Volkswagen continues its quest to become the world's largest automaker with announcement of two new plants in China. The factories will each have the capacity to produce 300,000 vehicles annually. One will be in the eastern part of the country and one will southern China.
German automaker Volkswagen has developed a driverless car likely to come to market within a few years.
Amazon.com got big, fast on the heels of sales tax breaks in most states in the U.S. That may be ending in more states soon, threatening the company's sales and earnings.
The first-ever Congressional bill to let states legalize marijuana is a bipartisan effort, and the group of police and judges who make up LEAP, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, are 100% in favor of it. However, majority support does not appear likely in the current session of Congress.
Kyrie Irving is expected to be the first pick overall
The American Automobile Association will begin deploying electric-vehicle mobile charging units this summer with the help of its roadside assistance fleet, to help drivers of electric vehicles such as Nissan Motor Co.'s Leaf and Cheverolet Cruze recharge their car batteries.
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R. Texas, said they will introduce a bill on Thursday to allow states to legalize, regulate, tax, and control marijuana without federal interference.
Firm settles regulatory probe for misleading investors
Hezbollah, which is supported by Iran, has gained a majority of seats in Lebanon’s new cabinet. The move has led to much concern both in the West and Israel about what this development could mean.
Alyssa Campanella, 21 years old, won the Miss USA 2011 pageant held in Las Vegas on Sunday. She was born in New Jersey and only moved to Los Angeles, California only 18 months ago.
Miss USA 2011: Watch Alyssa Campanella, Miss California get crowned winner [VIDEO]
The 60th Anniversary Miss USA pageant aired live on NBC on Sunday, June 19 from the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas at the Theatre for Performing Arts. As we look back at the contestants, do you think it's possible to tell what state someone is from just by looking at them? Give it a try!
The Tornado devastated state of Tennessee has received about 1,000 tons of low-level radioactive waste from Germany for incineration putting Nebraska under serious radiation threat, says the local environmental council.
A look at the contestants for Miss USA 2011
