WASHINGTON - The foreclosure crisis isn't over, but the pace of growth may finally be slowing down. (Yesterday)

A Hampton woman is suing Bank of America, saying one of its contractors wrongly repossessed her home, padlocked the doors, shut off the utilities, damaged the furniture and confiscated a pet parrot, though her mortgage payments were on time. (03/09/2010)

Whether born of patriotism ignited by 9/11 or quality concerns triggered by tainted imports such as lead-laced toys from China, some consumers have been giving the "Buy American" mantra a fresh (03/07/2010)

The "Made in USA" designation means that "all or virtually all" of the product was made in the United States, according to the Federal Trade Commission, the agency in charge of enforcing the labeling standards. (03/07/2010)

As warmer months draw near, nagging household chores that have been swept under the rug all winter become a priority. (03/07/2010)