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Gorilla dies at Topeka Zoo amid controversy

A 17-year-old Lowland gorilla has died at the Topeka Zoo.

  • Serious injury could hurt your financial stability

    When putting together a financial plan to ensure a secure future, many people think about investments for tomorrow and life insurance to protect their family if tomorrow doesn't come.

  • Study finds stroke risk from anemia drugs

    A new study raises fresh safety concerns about widely used anemia medicines, finding that the drug Aranesp nearly doubled the risk of stroke in people with diabetes and chronic kidney problems who are not yet sick enough to need dialysis.

  • Breach reveals scrutiny of more than 30 lawmakers

    WASHINGTON — House ethics investigators have been scrutinizing the activities of more than 30 lawmakers and several aides in inquiries about issues including defense lobbying and corporate influence peddling, according to a confidential House ethics committee report prepared in July.

  • Tips on how to get great hairstyles for less

    I'm sick of paying $45 for a trim. If that isn't a rip off, I don't know what is. And I'm the low-maintenance kind of gal who doesn't color, highlight, or whatever else.

  • Asian carmakers still lead pack, but Ford is competing

    DETROIT — Asian automakers are still building the most reliable cars and trucks, with eight of the top 10 brands from Japanese and Korean companies, according to an annual survey by Consumer Reports.

  • Buy air tickets early for holiday travel, experts suggest

    The holidays will be here before you know it, and if you haven't made arrangements to fly home for Grandma's pumpkin pie, do so as soon as possible.

  • Recession sends 60-somethings into new careers

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. —She's not even sure it's a word, but Allison Sabraw has a term for her life's latest chapter:

  • Some tax credits left for car buyers

    NEW YORK — Missed out on Cash for Clunkers? Uncle Sam still has a few bones to throw your way if you buy a car before the end of the year.

  • Studying plants can teach about nanotechnology

    I don't think about the world from the point of view of plants very often. I mostly consider our friends in the plant kingdom as the stationary green stuff around me when I'm outdoors, and possibly the makings of salad in the summers.

  • Windows 7 launches in uncertain tech environment

    SEATTLE — With Windows 7, Microsoft may have found its mojo again. Reviewers are giving the new operating system the thumbs-up, this after the technical and marketing blunders the company was unable to shake with the predecessor, Vista.

  • Be wary of the details in offers of 'easy' credit

    Don't get sucked into "easy" credit — there's no such thing! Keep a wary eye out for these deceptive credit strategies that will nickel and dime your account to death:

  • Career coach can help job-seekers move up

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. —After 14 months of looking for work, Mark Dean of Coral Springs, Fla., decided a career coach might be worth the expense.

  • Dilemma for couples: Merge or split money?

    NEW YORK — If you need a legitimate reason to pay attention to the tabloid tribulations of reality show couple Jon and Kate Gosselin, follow the money.

  • Don't skimp on tire replacement

    DETROIT — If you're cutting corners by canceling cable or clipping coupons, it might seem natural to skip replacing your tires, too. Don't.

  • Many moms use late-night hours to play catch- up

    It's nearing 11 p.m., my home is quiet, and I'm online, shooting off e-mails and responding to friend requests on Facebook.

  • Can't make student loan payments? There are options

    NEW YORK — You have a $120,000 college degree and no job. That won't stop your student loan bills from arriving.

  • Use of social media at work still a gray area

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. —More than half of employers say they completely prohibit social media use by workers, according to a new survey of about 1,400 large U.S. companies. But what if the CEO is in her office using LinkedIn, your boss just invited you to become a fan of the company Facebook page, or your competitors are connecting with your clients on Twitter?

  • Questions, answers to ponder about your health insurance

    WASHINGTON — Confused by your insurance options this year, especially now that Congress is getting in on the act?

  • Many moms use late-night hours to play catch- up

    It's nearing 11 p.m., my home is quiet, and I'm online, shooting off e-mails and responding to friend requests on Facebook.

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