It's On: Retailers Skirmish Over Thanksgiving Day 'Black Friday' Sales
Eschewing Thanksgiving Day shopping hours, retailers promote themselves as family friendly – as if the competition isn’t.
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Starbucks Bling Ban Whips Some Into A Froth
The new policy allows baristas to wear wedding and other rings, as long as they don’t have stones. Nose rings appear to be OK, too.
Penn State 'Considering Options' Over NCAA Bluff
“We find it deeply disturbing that NCAA officials in leadership positions would consider bluffing one of their member institutions.”
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Pooch That Escaped Dog Trade Needs One More Break
The Wheaten terrier rescued from the dog meat trade in Asia and flown to the U.S. has been seen in the Silver Spring area.
Half a World Away, Students Help Recover WWII Remains, Downed Aircraft
Michigan robotics wiz kids will get some national exposure when The BentProp Project is featured on “60 Minutes" Sunday evening.
World War II Soldier Finally Laid to Rest
New DNA testing technologies led to the identification of a soldier from Detroit who left home at 17 to fight with the Greatest Generation.
Dad Discovers Meth Among Daughter's Halloween Haul in Hercules
Police are encouraging parents to check their children’s bags of candy. If any suspected drugs are found, citizens are asked to call police.
