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Vicks Nasal Spray Recalled for Bacteria

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:01 GMT

The Procter & Gamble Co. is recalling some 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after the company found bacteria in some samples during routine testing.

Angie’s List: Thanksgiving Dinner Prep

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:57:52 GMT

Chances are, you've either committed a Thanksgiving Day cooking catastrophe or have witnessed one. From biscuits that you forgot in the oven to the turkey that's still frozen solid an hour before dinner. Gurvir Dhindsa joined Angie Hicks from Angie’s List who gave us advice on how to be a star in the kitchen on turkey day.

Recovery.gov Data Inaccuracies

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:33:33 GMT

It's a government website designed to report where millions of dollars in federal stimulus dollars is being spent. But earlier this week, Recovery.gov was listing projects in congressional districts that don't actually exist. Elizabeth Williamson, a reporter with the Wall Street Journal, joined us with more.

Holiday Tipping Guidelines

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:08:36 GMT

This holiday season, a leaner budget might clarify which people truly make a difference in your life. The challenge will be figuring out how much to tip them.

Using a Turkey Fryer? Tips to Stay Safe

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:20:54 GMT

The growing trend of having deep fried turkey for Thanksgiving is a tasty way to serve your holiday bird. Cooking it this way can be hazardous, though, so the fire captain from Broward, Fla., offered some tips on how to do it right.

2010 Car and SUV Safety Rankings

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:29:34 GMT

Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen vehicles get good grades when it comes to safety. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is out with its top safety picks for 2010 cars and SUV's. IIHS president Adrian Lund joined us with the rundown.

Ford, Subaru, VW Top Safest Car List

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:05:53 GMT

Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen sit atop the insurance industry's annual list of the safest new vehicles, according to a closely watched assessment used by car companies to lure safety-conscious consumers to showrooms.

Group Finds High Lead Levels in Toys

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:50:06 GMT

Children's toys carrying the Barbie and Disney logos have turned up with high levels of lead in them, according to a California-based advocacy group -- a finding that may give consumers pause as they shop for the holiday season.

Wal-Mart Confirms Black Friday Deals

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:33:35 GMT

Wal-Mart Stores is confirming some of the deals it will be push to draw crowds for the day after Thanksgiving. They include a 50-inch Sanyo plasma HDTVs for $598 and $3 children's sleepwear.

Black Friday May Be Best Day to Buy Car

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:49:03 GMT

If you missed out on Cash For Clunkers, you might be able to look forward to another day for big car discounts -- Black Friday.