Each year, flocks of fourth-grade students from throughout California visit landmarks of the Gold Rush, but last week it was the teachers' turn to take a field trip. Teachers from across the United States spent Sunday through Friday visiting about 15 …

In this Weekend Report I would like to take an in depth look at gold as there could be some important developments taking place that didn't show up until this weeks volatile swings. Keep in mind a week ago this particular pattern didn't exist as there …

A 31-year-old man from Lakeview died Sunday after crashing his motorcycle along Highway 234 near Gold Hill in Southern Oregon's Jackson County. Oregon State Police said Nolan Rayce Ringulet had been speeding past a pickup truck when he lost …

Last year, gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) had gained a great deal from the depreciation in the rupee and the UPA government's move to impose additional levy on gold imports, making it an attractive option for investors. The landed price of the …

Meanwhile, hedge funds cut their bullish gold bets for the first time in six weeks, Bloomberg reported, citing U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission data. Short holdings making bets on a gold drop jumped 32%, the largest gain in seven weeks.

“The expectation for higher interest rates in the U.S. remains the driving force for gold prices as these expectations also drive the dollar higher,” said Zhu Runyu, an analyst at CITICS Futures Co., a unit of China's biggest listed brokerage. “This …

Gold steadied above the $1,300 an ounce support level on Monday, aided by anticipation of increased geopolitical risks as the United States began demanding answers from Russia after a Malaysian plane was downed in eastern Ukraine. Spot gold was little …

Bill Mulliken, a little-known college swimmer who outpaced national champions and the world-record holder in the 200-meter breaststroke to win gold in the 1960 Olympic Games, died on Thursday in Chicago. He was 74. He died after having a stroke, his …

Phil Roberts, a York City Police retiree who currently works for the state inspector general's office runs under an obstacle during the Toughest Competitor Alive contest, a contest of eight events Sunday during the 2014 Can-Am Police-Fire Games at …