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Posted: 08 Nov 2010 04:21 PM PST
The Paramus, N.J., store is one of 100 new locations for the nonprofit Goodwill. Many are in middle-class suburbs. The strategy: Attract not only people in need, but also the many Americans who are looking for more value.The Goodwill store in this middle-class New York suburb is buzzing on a recent weekend afternoon. A steady flow of shoppers comb through racks.
Posted: 08 Nov 2010 04:20 PM PST
Indonesian soldiers patrol Istiqlal Mosque ahead of the visit of U.S. President Barack Obama in Jakarta, Indonesia on Monday. Obama is expected to arrive on Tuesday.President Barack Obama's next stop on a tour of Asian democracies is an emerging economic power but also a country where U.S.-backed military and police still stifle dissent.
Posted: 08 Nov 2010 10:48 AM PST
Wal-Mart is selling a Barbie doll embedded with a video camera for $39, $6 less than Target.Just days after Halloween, the annual battle to win the dollars of toy-buying parents is already off to a fierce start, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.
Posted: 05 Nov 2010 03:11 PM PDT
Conan O'Brien has been offering up hilarious gag after gag in the form of promos for his new TBS show, "Conan."Sure, there might be some viewers who were less than thrilled with Conan O'Brien's seven-month "Tonight Show" tenure, but no one can deny his gift for hosting his own hiatus hype machine.
Posted: 08 Nov 2010 03:40 PM PST
The parents and estate of a young woman who shot herself after she faced harsh questioning from talk-show host Nancy Grace have dismissed a lawsuit against CNN and the host.
Posted: 08 Nov 2010 12:08 PM PST
Nov. 8: Katherine Jackson tells Oprah Winfrey that Michael denied he had a drug addiction and Lindsey Lohan wants to open rehab facility for kids. (MSNBC)Katherine Jackson tells Oprah Winfrey that Michael denied he had a drug addiction and Lindsey Lohan wants to open rehab facility for kids. (MSNBC)
Posted: 08 Nov 2010 12:02 AM PST
Today is when the first Windows Phone 7 models go on sale. Since the apps matter almost as much as the phone itself, we've sifted through the 1,600 currently available, and come up with a tidy list of what you must download — for free or dirt cheap.Today is when the first Windows Phone 7 models go on sale. Since the apps matter almost as much as the phone itself, we've sifted through the 1,600 currently available, and come up with a tidy list of what you must download — for free or dirt cheap.
Posted: 07 Nov 2010 08:56 AM PST
Disney star Demi Lovato, posing in August with Minnie and Mickey Mouse at the premiere of "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam," has sought treatment for emotional and physical issues. Is she just the latest example of a teen star system that pushes young people too hard?Disney actress Demi Lovato has sought treatment for emotional and physical issues. Is she just the latest example of a teen star system that pushes young people too hard?

Posted: 08 Nov 2010 11:16 AM PST
Conan O'BrienAs O'Brien makes his historic late-night leap — or fall — from broadcast to cable (with a lower budget to match) one person who might not be so welcoming is "The Daily Show" host.
Posted: 08 Nov 2010 09:16 AM PST
May beer have helped lead to the rise of civilization? It's a possibility, some archaeologists say.
Posted: 08 Nov 2010 04:43 AM PST
Windows Phone 7 devices — aka the Xbox phones — begin arriving in stores today. With their link to Xbox Live, these phones are aimed squarely at gamers. But which game applications should you download? Which games apps should you skip? And which game apps will leave you scratching your head? Here's a look at the games you'll find in the WP7 marketplace.Windows Phone 7 devices — aka the Xbox phones — begin arriving in stores today. With their link to Xbox Live, these phones are aimed squarely at gamers. But which game applications should you download? Which games apps should you skip? And which game apps will leave you scratching your head? Here's a look at the games you'll find in the WP7 marketplace.
Posted: 08 Nov 2010 09:15 AM PST
While nearly every local economy succumbed to the frozen credit markets, failing to grow much during the last two years, Utah has flourished.
Posted: 08 Nov 2010 07:41 AM PST
Aidan Reed, 5, spends hours drawing pictures of monsters during his hospital stays.Cancer treatments are no fun at all. To pass the time during hospital stays, 5-year-old Aidan Reed draws pictures of Wolfman, Gill-man and other scary monsters — and his family has sold nearly 2,500 drawings to help offset medical expenses.
Posted: 08 Nov 2010 09:15 AM PST
Two decades ago, the only cultural icons with tattoos were rowdy and extreme—Dennis Rodman, Steven Tyler, Cher. Their inked up arms conjured images of rebellious behavior, life on the road, Hell's Angels. But today, even the most elaborate tattoos have gone mainstream.
Posted: 08 Nov 2010 03:02 PM PST
Nov. 8: The $128-million Powerball winner who bought a ticket at XXX book store hasn't stepped forward. WDIV's Paula Tutman reports. (NBC News Channel)The $128-million Powerball winner who bought a ticket at XXX book store hasn't stepped forward. WDIV's Paula Tutman reports. (NBC News Channel)
Posted: 08 Nov 2010 12:30 PM PST
A tree rests on power lines in Durham, Maine, on Monday.A powerful coastal storm packing rain, snow and sleet surprised New Englanders with its ferocity as wind gusts built to speeds topping 60 mph, knocking down trees and utility poles, leaving tens of thousands of people in the dark. At sea, swells topped out at more than 15 feet
Posted: 08 Nov 2010 11:54 AM PST
NATO's year-old mission to bolster Afghan security forces faces a critical shortage of 900 trainers that could hamper efforts to speed the withdrawal of international forces from the unpopular war, a commander says.
Posted: 08 Nov 2010 12:26 PM PST
It may sound old-fashioned, but a Cleveland Clinic study comparing which method best uncovered an increased risk of cancer helps confirm the value of what's called a family health history.