Shell is calling it quits on South African shale after being frustrated by plunging crude prices and licensing delays.

The biggest economies in Europe are signing up as members of China’s $50 billion World Bank rival. By needlessly chastising them, America has made its life more difficult over a non-issue.

Police and firefighters are protesting pension cuts in Memphis by quitting. If the crisis deepens nationwide, expect more of this—and dangerous effects on public safety.

Germany and a constellation of ex-Soviet countries are the new economic powerhouse of Europe.

More news supports the idea that the F-35 is not going to be able to serve our soldiers effectively in a close air support role.

Houston’s sprawl and minimal regulatory environment come with costs—but they make housing much more affordable for the middle class.

Russia and NATO are moving around conventional forces in a show of force reminiscent of the Cold War. But the real standoff will take place in the shadows, where conventional alliances are more easily wrong-footed.

American shale producers are finding ways to keep output up despite plunging prices, defying OPEC’s expectations.

A coalition starts to make some moves—but are we again leading from behind?

The White House is finding itself increasingly hemmed in by Congress on Iran, as Democrats appear ready to support a bill the Obama administration desperately wants shelved.