Hostess Could Be Saved. Union and Hostess Agree to Mediation.
November 19, 2012 The Twinkie may have one last breath. It's too much of an American instution to go down quietly!
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November 19, 2012
What Will Thanksgiving Dinner Cost This Year? — Dollars and Sense
The price of Thanksgiving is going up this year, but not as much as you might think.
Americans Observe Veterans Day
Millions of Americans took time to observe Veterans Day in cities across the nation on Sunday.
Is YouTube Making Us… Smarter?
Anybody who's been to YouTube quickly becomes cynical about the future of the human race, particularly when you read the comments to... well... any video. But this PBS video argues that YouTube actually makes you smarter by lowering barriers to learning about literally any topic. And we have to admit, they've got a point. There are all sorts of educational videos on YouTube. Of course, there are also videos like this:
Thanksgiving Turkeys Will Be Cheaper Than Expected This Year — Dollars and Sense
The price of turkey is going to be cheaper than expected this year, largely because many retailers were able to lock in the cost of the birds before the summer’s drought sent feed prices way, way up.
Photos From Election Night 2012
The 2012 presidential election concluded on Nov. 6, and after clinching 303 electoral votes, President Barack Obama will return to the Oval Office for his second term. After one of the most heated battles in campaign history, President Obama delivered his victory speech in Chicago, Ill., saying, "Tonight you voted for action, not politics as usual ... I am looking forward to reaching out and working with leaders of both parties to meet the challenges we can only solve together."
Funniest Memes of the Week – Leif Erikson, Lazy Elementary School Kid, and More
We're excited to show you here all the great memes of this week. Current event-wise, there's no way you could've missed the vice-presidential debate or, more importantly, the photoshopped vice presidential hair-swap
What Are America’s 10 Favorite Snacks?
As the saying goes, nothing's more American than apple pie. But if a new list of the nation's top 10 favorite snack foods is any indication, it may soon be replaced by deliciously salty treats.
Is a Pole-Dancing Class for Kids a Good Idea? [POLL]
Stripper poles have been helping the barely legal afford college for years, but now a Canadian dance school says it plans to start offering minors the opportunity to take pole-dancing classes as early as five years old, walking a controversial line between suitable and inappropriate.
President Obama Addresses Nicki Minaj’s Mitt Romney Lyric
Rapper Nicki Minaj sparked an unnecessary controversy over her Mitt Romney line, "I'm a Republican voting for Mitt Romney, you lazy b----es is f---ing up the economy," on Lil Wayne's 'Mercy (Freestyle).' President Obama called in to Orlando station Power 95.3 on Monday (Sept. 10) to weigh in on Nicki’s lyrics.