We look at energy and environment myths and misperceptions we're uncovering on the Petro-state beat.

The U.S. government has approved China's largest auto parts maker Wanxiang's plans to buy A123 systems. The result might be a huge loss of jobs in America.

Apple's CEO reveals the company will shift some manufacturing jobs from China to U.S.

For decades, the story of American manufacturing has been all about outsourcing. Lately though, some new terminology has come into vogue — 'insourcing.'

It's been 20 years since NAFTA was signed. These days, the mantra is that more manufacturing plants in Mexico should be good for the U.S.

Manufacturing activity in October rises to a three month high and China eclipses the U.S. in foreign direct investment.

U.S. retail sales rose 1.1 percent in September with Americans spending more on cars, electronics and gas.

Hundreds of thousands of well-paid jobs in manufacturing are left empty because many people lack the skills to fill positions as machinists or welders.

The world's No. 2 computer maker Lenovo will hire 115 people to build computer servers, laptops and tablets in Whitsett, N.C., near its North American headquarters.

September manufacturing wilted in Europe — and a new unemployment report by the EU shows lots of young people were out of work in August. But European stock markets had a strong day. What gives?