Lots of travelers these days are getting a rude wake-up call with their hotel bills: Unexpected charges for amenities they thought were free. Some are facing surchages just for having certain amenities available. More >>
Open the glove compartment of any well-traveled vehicle and you're likely to find a map or two mashed inside, perhaps with some spilled coffee stains, maybe a few holes from poor folding technique. Soon, those ratty old maps could become obsolete, thanks to advances in Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology. More >>
It's time for summer vacations, and many people fill up the nation's hotels -- either on their way to a vacation-spot destination or as the primary destination of their summer getaway. When staying at a hotel or motel with children, it's wise to enforce the same safety and security rules you employ at home.More >>
Before you pop another calcium tablet into your mouth, be aware of what else might be in it. Researchers are urging calcium-takers to choose calcium supplements that do not contain lead. - Sources of CalciumMore >>
TRAC report: A consumer-oriented telecommunications groups finds that fees for directory information -- which used to be free, remember? -- are rising. Before you dial 411 or 555-1212 or similar services, know what the charges will be.More >>
Holidays and summer vacations are ripe times for countless children to fly by themselves to distant cities to visit relatives, divorced parents and friends. If you think flying as an adult is scary, think how frightening it can be for a little one to hop a plane.More >>
The era of digital cameras and one-hour photo processing goes even a step further with services that develop your photos and store them online -- for you, or for you to share with the rest of the world. More >>
Click through for a look at deceptive marketing practices that often surround home equity loans, and why the FTC is cracking down on questionable lenders. What to watch for, how to determine if you should even take out a loan.More >>
It happens more frequently than you might think: the doctor prescribes the wrong medicine, misdiagnoses an illness or operates on the wrong body part. Here's how to protect yourself from medical mistakes. More >>
For a year, tire recalls have occupied the headlines, with deadly tales of separated tread, highway accidents and tire recalls by Firestone, Bridgestone, Goodyear and others. Now, Ford has dumped Firestone in favor of Goodyear as its tire provider. More >>
Buying travel insurance is a lot like planning your own funeral: not many people want to think about the possibility. On the one hand are travel agents and insurance reps who warn that a big investment – sometimes thousands of dollars or more for foreign vacations or exotic cruises – ought to be financially protected from anything that could go wrong.More >>
Whether calling customer service or technical support, it's almost impossible to get someone on the line who will talk to you. There's no doubt voicemail is convenient, but in many cases it begs the question: "Convenient for whom?" More >>
Consumers frequently complain when companies don't stand behind their warranties or make it difficult for items to be repaired. Here's what to know and what to do. More >>
Payphones: BellSouth is pulling the plug on its pay phones, while Qwest is upping the price of a pay-phone call to 50 cents. Observers think it's the future of the once-familiar pay phone: soon to be defunct because of modern wireless technology, or getting more expensive all the time.More >>
If you’ll be taking a weekend road trip or will be traveling the extensive highways and byways in search of summer fun, keep this in mind: take care of your car, and it will take care of you. More >>
Face it. Buying gasoline these days hurts: watching the dollar-and-cents digits flip wildly at the gas pump while the gallon digits plod by at half the speed. Click here to learn to conserve. More >>
You’ve just spent hundreds, perhaps thousands of dollars on a big-screen television or home theater system. You’ve done your homework: you know you’re getting a good price. But then comes the final sales pitch: “You’ll want our five-year extended warranty, right?” More >>
A gardening addiction can bring untold hours of joy, beauty to your surroundings, and bushels of tasty food to your table. It can also bring bills the size of a mortgage payment, especially this time of year. Click here for some guidelines for gardening on the cheap. More >>
Take the train? Seats are roomier. Scenery can be enjoyed at a leisurely pace...and no threat of strikes by pilots, mechanics or flight attendants. More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:04 AM EDT2013-05-19 05:04:28 GMT
A body discovered in Clinton Saturday night has led to a homicide investigation. Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart confirms a body was discovered, although few other details are known. The bodyMore >>
A body discovered in Clinton Saturday night has led to a homicide investigation. Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart confirms a body was discovered but few other details have been released.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:00 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:00:02 GMT
Observers are predicting a speedy confirmation to the federal bench for Jackson attorney Debra M. Brown. If confirmed, Brown would become the state's first black female district judge. Carl Tobias, aMore >>
Observers are predicting a speedy confirmation to the federal bench for Jackson attorney Debra M. Brown.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:20 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:20:30 GMT
An accident combined with interstate roadwork causes headaches for motorists Saturday afternoon in Rankin county. Traffic was practically brought to a standstill on I-20 in Pearl at the Airport Road exitMore >>
An accident combined with interstate roadwork causes headaches for motorists Saturday afternoon in Rankin County.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.More >>
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:53 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:53:10 GMT
The body of a drowned fisherman has been found in the Escatawpa River. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department says the body of Timothy Gordon Sr. of Moss Point was found about 12 p.m. Saturday, the MississippiMore >>
The body of a drowned fisherman has been found in the Escatawpa River.More >>
Inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards, according to a new federal report based on surveys of inmates at...More >>
Inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards, according to a new federal report based on surveys of inmates at U.S. jails.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:53:38 GMT
History came alive Saturday in Hinds County for the commemorative Battle of Champion Hill, near Raymond. The 150th anniversary re-enactment was a celebration and remembrance for those who fought at whatMore >>
History came alive Saturday in Hinds County for the commemorative Battle of Champion Hill, near Raymond.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:38 AM EDT2013-05-16 11:38:49 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - An Army wife who lost over 100 pounds while her husband was away in Afghanistan surprised the soldier Wednesday when he arrived at Wilmington International Airport. Misty Shaffer,More >>
A soldier from Wilmington returns from Afghanistan to a big surprise: a new wife, a new house and a different child.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:47 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:47:51 GMT
Five days after a family was attacked for being in the "wrong neighborhood," Baton Rouge Interim Police Chief Carl Dabadie issued statement saying officers made a mistake and an error of judgement.More >>
Five days after a family was attacked for being in the "wrong neighborhood," Baton Rouge Interim Police Chief Carl Dabadie issued statement saying officers made a mistake and an error of judgement.More >>
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