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Housing helped by tax credit in Lafayette, Ind.; future unclear
Lafayette, Ind.'s metro area housing market is ending the summer on a flat note. The home buyer tax credit stimulated home sales before it ended, ...

Restaurants try to score with fantasy football players
Fantasy football means real business for restaurants, and some big chains have launched promotional drives to score with dedicated players of ...

These tips can keep hobbies from breaking your bank
New hobbies and exercise regimes may broaden your horizons or shrink your waistline, but they also can break the bank if you're not careful.

Celebrity chef Mario Batali bets on food and wine emporium
No need to head to Europe for a sumptuous home-cooked Italian meal, says celebrity chef and author Mario Batali. "We are bringing the Italian ...

Big-name retailers Gap, Zara hit the international Internet
As spending in malls and stores remains sluggish, the strength of online fashion sales is enticing big-name international retailers to join the ...

Summer jobs hit all-time low for youths
The worst summer on record for young people who wanted a job is staggering to an end this Labor Day weekend.

Review: Updated 2011 Honda Accord is good, but not great
Honda massaged the Accord for the 2011 model year and came up with normal cosmetic tweaks and a notable boost in fuel economy.

Obama planning new package of economic aid to spark job growth
Eager to jumpstart the economy ahead of crucial midterm elections, President Obama said Friday he intends to unveil a new package of proposals, ...

Stocks extend September rally; Dow positive for year
Stocks extended their rally Friday after a relatively encouraging report on the jobs market lifted hopes about the pace of economic growth.

Outbreak linked to ground beef puts focus on meat oversight
The first outbreak linked to a rare strain of E. coli in ground beef is prompting a fresh look at tougher regulations to protect the nation's ...