Firefighter recruiting sizzling out

They want to be the first line of defense. The ones that get up in the middle of the night to put their lives on the line. And they want to do it for free.

Police photo of Leslie "Les" Lavarnway, wanted in connection with ATM theft from Casey's Market in Windsor Locks. 

Suspects identified in store ATM theft

Windsor Locks police released pictures Wednesday of a man and woman who are suspected of stealing an ATM after crashing through the front of a convenience store.

Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign manager Allison Struck shows a volunteer bell ringer how to use the charity's new plastic card readers at a station outside a Colorado Springs, Col., grocery store. (AP Photo/Kristen Wyatt)
 

Salvation Army kettles now credit ready

There could be less jingle in the Salvation's Army's hallmark red kettles this season. The charity is testing kettles that take debit and credit cards.

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    Store goes topless for Black Friday

    North Austin tropical fish and aquarium store owner hopes to pick up business on Black Friday by going topless. 

      In this film publicity image released by Disney, John Travolta, left, and Robin Williams are shown in a scene from the film, "Old Dogs." 

      Old Dogs' proves a mangy mongrel

      In case anyone in the audience isn't sure when to cackle, coo, snicker or sigh, the makers of "Old Dogs" have provided a handy on-screen prompt.

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