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A new poll finds that teens are sharing more about themselves on social media. They're also moving increasingly to Twitter to avoid their parents and the "oversharing" that they see on Facebook. More>>
Atlanta residents living on Spring Valley Lane in the Morningside neighborhood said they've run into a dead end. They believe the city is wasting water. More>>
A metro Atlanta woman said a snakebite cost her an arm and a leg - financially.
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Experts say smartphones are becoming increasingly popular not only with consumers, but also with scammers. More>>
A historical document that could supposedly be the secret recipe for Coca-Cola has been relisted on eBay despite no previous takers. More>>
Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries. More>>
Whole Foods Market Inc. says labels on a chicken salad and those on a vegan version of the salad were reversed at some of its cold food bars in the Northeast. More>>
A dairy company is voluntarily recalling ice cream produced in Winston-Salem and distributed to 10 states that don't identify possible allergens because the product is packed in the wrong containers. More>>
A new parenting device has been making its rounds on the web, but sadly this diaper wetting notification gadget is just a concept. More>>
The Dow Jones industrial average is punching through another milestone: its first close above 15,000. More>>
U.S. health regulators are warning doctors and women of child-bearing age that half-a-dozen medications used to treat migraine headaches can decrease children's intelligence. More>>
That popular blue pill called Viagra is now available online. More>>
Some Barrow County taxpayers got a rude awakening when they tried to file their taxes during the past month. More>>
Nestlé Pizza Company is recalling an undetermined amount of frozen pizzas that may be contaminated with extraneous materials and are the subject of a recall administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service and the Food and Drug Administration. More>>
Cracked iPhone screen? There's an app for that! Well, not exactly. But there are online videos on how to fix a broken screen and move on. More>>
A just-released Consumer Reports investigation reveals that ground turkey can be a breeding ground for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. More>>
Atlanta is ranked as the No. 1 termite town in the nation, based on Terminix service calls during the past year. More>>
When you go to buy a car, it's a big investment. Consumer Reports finds that a number of new cars are disappointing you get them home. More>>
Consumer Reports' engineers find the new BMW 3 Series is great to drive, but its surveys show some older models aren't aging well. More>>
Tweeters worldwide will soon lose a popular social media utility.
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Keeping floors and carpets clean is a job in and of itself. But if you have a pet that sheds a lot, you have a bigger challenge. More>>
Republic is a new cell phone service provider that promises an unlimited data plan for just $19 a month. That means you can talk, text and e-mail all you want, and surf the web. More>>
In the Queen Anne condominiums in Seattle, Washington, tenant Joe Lyons is afraid for his safety. More>>
With Super Bowl season upon us, many people will be tackling their salt cravings with a bag of chips. But be careful what you choose. More>>
As a careful shopper, you try to get the most for your money. More>>
Car accidents are the #1 killer of teenagers. Almost 3,000 teens die in crashes every year, more than from cancer, gun violence, or drug use. More>>
Homeowners insurance premiums keep going up. And coverage keeps eroding, according to Consumer Reports. More>>
More than half of American adults take nutritional supplements. They are not without risk. The Food and Drug Administration has received more than 6,000 reports of serious adverse events in the last five years. More>>
Gas prices are getting lower in some states. Check out the 10 states where prices have dropped the most in the past year. More>>
Click through for the answer from Carley Roney, founder of The Knot. More>>
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