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Exxon Mobil Accused Of Anti-Gay Bias

11:51 AM, May 22, 2013

The complaint was filed Wednesday with the Illinois Department of Human Rights by Freedom to Work, one of several groups which accuse Exxon of flawed workplace policies for gays.

Judge: Hollister Clothing Unfriendly To The Disabled

10:11 AM, May 22, 2013

Judge Wiley Daniel agreed in March with the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition that the retailers that cater to a hip, young clientele limited access for customers in wheelchairs.

Could Oreck Be Swept Up By Hoover?

8:37 AM, May 22, 2013

Oreck Corp. got approval for an interim financing plan that will allow it to keep operating as it prepares to sell itself to the founding Oreck family or someone elseperhaps even competitor Hoover.

Federal Student Loan Rules Are Changing

7:20 AM, May 22, 2013

The rules are changing and they could cost you. Kiplinger's Susanna Snider explains

GPS Personal Privacy Concerns

11:26 PM, May 21, 2013

How your old car's GPS could be compromising your personal security information.

Microsoft Reveals Xbox One

1:22 PM, May 21, 2013

The company revealed the Xbox One, its next-generation entertainment console, during a presentation Tuesday at its headquarters in Redmond, Wash.

Stay At Disney For Under $100/Nt & Other Vacation Bargains

9:07 AM, May 21, 2013

Have you made your summer plans yet? The man with the discount plans shares some ideas.

Survey: Crying Babies Better Than Smelly Seatmate On Plane

8:51 AM, May 21, 2013

If you had the choice between sitting next to a crying baby or sitting next to a person with bad body odor on your next flight, then which option would you choose?

Sprint To Listen To Dish Offer

6:48 AM, May 21, 2013

Sprint Nextel Corp says it can now let Dish Network see its books and talk with Dish to see whether its competing offer to buy Sprint is better than its current deal with Japan's SoftBank.

Southwest Offers Houston, National Airport Flights

12:05 PM, May 20, 2013

Southwest Airlines Co. announced new nonstop daily service between William P. Hobby Airport in Houston and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

United To Restart 787 Flights On Monday

8:56 AM, May 20, 2013

The planes are returning after a four-month grounding because of smoldering batteries on 787s owned by two other airlines.

Yahoo Takes Big Leap With $1.1B Deal For Tumblr

8:08 AM, May 20, 2013

Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that had fallen behind the times.

Doyle's Deals: Yoga Cruise, Massage, PlayStation 3

7:30 AM, May 20, 2013

Jessica Doyle has been combing through the day's Daily Deals emails and retailer websites to find you some deep discounts. Here are some of her favorites.

Parking Deck Collapse At Westfield Montgomery Mall In Md. Kills 1

One worker died but the second worker was trapped for about four hours before he was freed and flown to a hospital.

6:15 AM, May 24, 2013

Claude Alexander Allen Accused of Using Hatchet In Homicide in Gaithersburg

Police called to investigate a burglary in Gaithersburg have discovered the scene of a gruesome homicide.

4:10 PM, May 24, 2013

DC Taxis Caught On Camera Refusing Black And Disabled Passengers Fined

The DC Taxi Commission says it issued 15 citations, including $500 fines for refusing to pick up black and disabled passengers, while tracking an undercover WUSA9 investigation.

10:15 PM, May 22, 2013

McDonald's, Gold's Gym, Rite Aid, Far East Taco Grille, Chinese Dragon and Loch Lomond Bakery All Hit With Health Code Violations

A well known franchise in Maryland cited for leaking waste water, a bakery with rodent droppings, and no workers certified in food safety get some Virginia places in hot water.

11:20 PM, May 23, 2013

Raphael Chad Mwilima and Daquan Marquis Douglas charged for the murder of Michael Nolan Brown

Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the murder of 23-year-old Michael Nolan Brown. 

10:05 PM, May 23, 2013

Carroll Dexter Wills has been identified as the person who was killed in a parking deck collapse in Md.

Officials have identified the deceased man as Carroll Dexter Wills, 57, of the 1600 block of Mason Court in Prince Frederick, Md.

5:22 PM, May 24, 2013

Julian Dawkins, PBS Shuttle Driver, Killed By Off-Duty Arlington Sheriff's Deputy In Alexandria

Alexandria prosecutor is meeting with detectives to see if the deputy should face charges for killing Julian Dawkins

12:01 PM, May 23, 2013

Firefighter Hit by Car While Clearing Wreck Scene In Md.

A volunteer firefighter was hit while clearing the scene of a crash, say Maryland State Police. A driver has been charged in the incident.

6:43 AM, May 24, 2013

Mom of boys who died in SUV while she had sex arrested in Florida

Authorities say 2-year-old William Jensen and his 4-year-old brother, Tyler, became fatally overheated six weeks ago. William died that day of hyperthermia, Tyler died nearly a week later. 

11:00 PM, Jan 17, 2013

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