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The agreement with China will increase U.S. exports of liquid natural gas. Navigator Holdings, which could gain from increased drilling, has a business partnership with a Russian-owned firm and is partially owned by Ross via an offshore investment fund. For deal-maker Wendy Teramoto — Ross' chief of staff and Navigator board member at the time — it raises a conflict of interest.

The Fed does more than just set interest rates.

The unemployment rate declined to 4.1 percent, the lowest in nearly 17 years.

The silky strands made by spiders are strong and supple. Now, scientists in Michigan are using genetic engineering to reproduce spider silk for a wide range of uses, including military uniforms.

Fish farm break: 150,000 Atlantic salmon escaped into Washington state's Puget Sound in August. Now comes the fallout.

The award-winning author of "Money Girl’s Smart Moves to Grow Rich," tells us what we need to know about the popular retirement savings account.

Atlanta tax fund seeks to prevent displacement of residents as neighborhood changes.

The rule that would have allowed consumers to join together to sue their bank or credit card company to resolve financial disputes.

At La Cachada Teatro, 5 single mothers from violent neighborhoods tell their stories.

In the Florida Keys, tourism promoters and government officials want visitors to return. But some locals say money should be spent on the basics for permanent residents first.