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For the first time in 87 days, little or no oil could be escaping into the Gulf of Mexico from BP's Macondo well. The new capping stack was deployed …

If there's one thing everyone knows these days, whether they're happy about it or not, it's that we live in a "global" economy. This fact is taken as so …

The thermosphere recently collapsed in an unexpectedly large contraction, the sheer size of which has scientists scratching their heads. An upper layer of Earth's atmosphere recently collapsed in an …

A number of people have asked me what I think about the financial reform bill that was finally passed by the Senate. I don't think I have much to …

If you live on the Gulf Coast, welcome to the real world of oil — and just know that you're not alone. In the Niger Delta and the Ecuadorian …

Once allies, relations after Israel's raid on a Gaza-bound aid ship are at an all-time low. Istanbul - After the Israeli attack on a Gaza-bound aid ship in May, …

Arghandab, Afghanistan - U.S. intelligence officials say they have intercepted new orders from the Taliban's spiritual leader that call on insurgents to target women and Afghan civilians helping American-led …

Washington - Step by step, President Barack Obama is building a record of major legislation that's sure to make a mark on history. The most sweeping financial regulation since …

As the federal deficit hits the $1 trillion mark, Democrats are attempting to avoid electoral fallout by approving an enforcement resolution instead of a full budget. By doing so, …

Why we can’t let this financial reform bill be our only response to the economic crisis. With the passage of the financial reform bill, giant banks see a golden …