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FDA warns about licorice, offers other Halloween safety tips
Too much Halloween candy really can make you sick, especially if you've got a fondness for licorice, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

October 27, 2011 1 Photo 1 Story
Smart choice to replace Angel Food Ministries
A new affordable food service will help fill the void left by Angel Food Ministries after the nonprofit organization shut down last month.

October 26, 2011
7 germy surfaces you touch every day New tests in busy U.S. cities have revealed which everyday surfaces are among the most germ-ridden, just in time for the cold and flu season.
October 26, 2011
Bank fees on the rise; how to avoid paying more
The days of swiping your free debit card to pay for something with money from your free checking account while also earning cash back are coming to an end, as more banks raise fees and eliminate rewards to counteract new financial regulations.

October 26, 2011 1 Photo
Need a flu shot? Find vaccination sites near you
The flu season is approaching and people are encouraged to get a flu vaccine. Use this interactive map to find a location near you and get vaccinated.

October 26, 2011 1 Photo
7 ways to prepare your home for winter weather
The weather is turning cooler, and it's time to starting preparing for winter weather. Here are some tips to help get your home ready for the cold:

October 26, 2011 1 Photo
Homeownership down in 2010: Which states have highest, lowest rates? The rate of homeownership in the United States has dropped by the highest percentage since the Great Depression, according to the latest housing statistics from the U.S. Census. Which states have the highest and lowest rates?
October 26, 2011
SLIDESHOW: Best hospitals in the U.S. for 2011-12 When someone is sick or injured, they want to know they're getting quality care. According to U.S. News & World Report, the following rank as the nation's top 13 hospitals, with high scores in six or more of their specialties.
October 26, 2011 1 Photo
List of richest people in America released
The economy may be down, but the wealth of America’s richest is up by 12 percent, to nearly $1.53 trillion, Forbes magazine recently unveiled its list of the 400 wealthiest people in the country.

October 26, 2011 3 Photos
SLIDESHOW: 10 states with highest poverty rates The country’s overall poverty rate increased in 2010 to its highest level since 1993, according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau recently. So which states are among the nation's poorest?
October 26, 2011