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Sand rush splits a community
Laurie Stern Feb 21, 2012
How the discovery of a valuable commodity under the rolling hills of a rural Wisconsin community has pitted neighbor against neighbor.
European Union agrees on sanctions against Iran
Adriene Hill Jan 23, 2012
The EU has agreed on a plan to phase out Iranian oil deals, as part of the broader sanctions against the country and its nuclear program.
Europe's oil standoff
Heidi N. Moore Jan 23, 2012
As part of the effort to prevent Tehran from developing its nuclear weapons program, the EU unites on imposing sanctions against Iran.
EU, U.S. announce tougher sanctions on Iran
Scott Tong Jan 23, 2012
The hope is further isolation by freezing assets and penalizing the banks that do business with Iran.
Price of oil rises slightly above $100 a barrel
John Dimsdale Jan 18, 2012
Saudi Arabia is using a steady hand to ensure stable prices of oil, even if that means increasing supply. It's in their best economic interest.
State Dept. rejects Keystone XL pipeline
Scott Tong Jan 18, 2012
If you think the decision puts an end to the debate over the controversial project, guess again.
Cuba harvests oil off Florida coast
Jeff Tyler Jan 10, 2012
Oil deposits off the coast of Cuba could be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. But it will be years before the oil gets to market.
Geithner asks China for help with sanctions on Iran
Rob Schmitz Jan 10, 2012
The U.S. treasury secretary wants China to impose sanctions, but may find the Chinese -- big buyers of Iranian oil -- in no hurry to make up their minds.
Mr. Geithner goes to Asia as tension with Iran grows
Scott Tong Jan 9, 2012
Key on the agenda: Getting Japan and China to support Iran oil sanctions.
Diesel car market poised to grow in 2012
Eve Troeh Jan 6, 2012
Chrysler announced plans to add 1,100 of them at its assembly plant in Detroit. The new workers will build a diesel version of the Jeep Cherokee. It's the latest of many U.S. automaker announcements for diesel cars and trucks.
