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Technology exists for gas cars to get 55 miles per gallon — the fuel economy goal set by the Obama administration for the year 2025. But all the extra comforts consumers are used to — including automatic transmissions and power windows — can drive fuel economy down by half.

Pumping industrial wastewater into storage wells deep underground can prime nearby faults for an earthquake. And studies show that a large quake — even one on the other side of the planet — can also push faults over the edge and set off a swarm of mini-earthquakes.

New details from a Census survey shows just how much more diverse the American electorate is becoming, with political implications still to come.

International mining companies hope to establish operations soon in the Central African Republic, one of the world's poorest nations. Meanwhile, farmers are flocking to mining villages — where the poor conditions remind aid workers of refugee camps. One village had four fires in two months.

International mining companies hope to establish operations soon in the Central African Republic, one of the world's poorest nations. Meanwhile, farmers are flocking to mining villages — where the poor conditions remind aid workers of refugee camps. One village had four fires in two months.

Over the past few weeks in Libya, the rebels have made substantial gains against forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi. But the isolated region southwest of Tripoli is now facing major shortages of food and other supplies.

Entrepreneurship among the Amish is helping rural communities in Holmes County. Local business owners work together to create products at home while passing down traditions and values to the next generation.

Over the past decade, Warren has demolished and renovated more than 1,000 vacant properties. Only a few hundred remain.

Humanitarian groups had called for Israel to open the port to help alleviate the food crisis. All of Gaza's 2.2 million residents are at imminent risk of famine, the U.N. warns.

People have camped out for hours just to get their hands on limited-edition Stanley tumblers. The ubiquitous drinkware used to be for outdoorsy types, but they've become something of a status symbol.