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iPhone Named Worst Phone in World

Millions own an Apple iPhone and tout the thousands of apps, cool touchscreen and nifty media player. But now a British Web site is calling the iPhone the

Beer With More Alcohol: Coming Soon?

Several states, including Alabama and West Virginia, have passed laws raising the legal alcohol-per-volume cap in beer from 6 percent to 13.9 percent. Iowa and

Mesquite Mom Sues Facebook, Blockbuster

A North Texas woman says Facebook and Blockbuster worked together to expose her personal information without her knowledge.

Study: BPA Found in Name-Brand Canned Foods

Many people tossed out their plastic water and baby bottles after concerns rose over Bisphenol A, a chemical used in the production of hard plastics, and its

FTC Launches Credit Report Band Commercials

You have probably seen the TV commercials advertising "free credit reports" featuring three, scruffy musicians singing jingles about debt deriding their

Airlines Ratchet Up Holiday Surcharges

No surprise here -- holiday travel will cost more again this year. Most of the largest U.S. airlines have increased a surcharge for travel on the busiest

Get Ready For Black Friday

Before you know it, we'll be heading into the holiday shopping season, which traditionally begins the day after Thanksgiving, dubbed Black Friday. And news

Southwest Sorry for Booting Loud Kid

The Dallas-based airline apologizes for kicking an unruly 2-year-old toddler and his mom off a flight.

Fairbank Farms Issues Beef Recall

Fairbank Farms, of Ashville, N.Y., issued a recall for approximately 545,699 pounds of fresh ground beef on Oct. 31. The beef, which was produced between Sept.

Gas Prices Chug Higher as Holidays Near

Americans are paying more for gasoline than they did last year as the holidays approached -- billions of dollars that could go to books, clothes and Barbie

Lead Found in Halloween Face Paint

A study of popular face paints used for Halloween costumes has found that some may be contaminated with lead.

'Tricked' Winner Threatens Lawsuit

A man who was allegedly tricked out of a winning Mega Millions ticket by a North Texas cashier says he'll sue the Lottery Commission unless it pays him.

Southwest Offers $25 Fares

Flights for $25 are among the bargains now available Southwest Airlines has started an air fare pricing war.

MONEY: Gift Cards Can Have Hidden Fees

A lot of people will be trimming the tree with gift cards. Shoppers like the "general purpose" gift cards offered by Visa, MasterCard and American Express,

Boston Market Offers $1 Meals

Boston Market is offering a $1 meal deal all week. The offer includes a quarter white or three-piece dark rotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes and cornbread for

For Sale on Craigslist: Fresh Lobsters

The tough economic times are posing a problem for many, and lobster trappers are just one of the many industries affected. But a number of lobstermen are

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Get Ready For Black Friday

Before you know it, we'll be heading into the holiday shopping season, which traditionally begins the day …

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