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Don't get duped. The IRS issues warning about an e-mail scam by crooks hoping to take advantage of people in a hurry to get their tax rebate check. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/tax_rebate_e_mail_scam/13763/ Fri, 09 May 2008 23:43:00 +0000 WKRG.com: Jamie Burch http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/the_check_is_in_the_mail/13737/
Paper tax rebate checks are being mailed starting today, a week ahead of schedule. Click here to find out when your check will arrive. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/the_check_is_in_the_mail/13737/ Fri, 09 May 2008 15:32:01 +0000 WKRG Staff/Internal Revenue Service http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/stretch_your_tax_rebate_check/13705/
Winn-Dixie will offer a special discount or promotion each week to help consumers "stretch their grocery dollars" as customers begin receiving tax rebate checks. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/stretch_your_tax_rebate_check/13705/ Thu, 08 May 2008 20:56:00 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/show_me_the_money/13649/
Here's the latest tax rebate information from the IRS, as well as some helpful answers to some questions you might have about your check. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/show_me_the_money/13649/ Wed, 07 May 2008 19:42:00 +0000 WKRG.com: Steven Norris http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/teens_park_cars_ride_bikes_to_school/13645/
Group of Alabama high school students are riding their bikes to school in protest of rising gas prices. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/teens_park_cars_ride_bikes_to_school/13645/ Wed, 07 May 2008 17:44:00 +0000 The Associated Press 32.63590553563321 -86.03805541992187 http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/crash_dodging_vehicles/13403/
A high-tech system aimed at helping drivers avoid crashes will be getting some real-world testing soon more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/crash_dodging_vehicles/13403/ Thu, 01 May 2008 17:43:01 +0000 The Associated Press 42.2783248607369 -83.73641967773437 http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/pain_at_the_pump_hurting_nascar/13400/
Ticket sales are dropping at NASCAR tracks around the country because race fans can't afford to pay for the gas to make it to the track on race day. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/pain_at_the_pump_hurting_nascar/13400/ Thu, 01 May 2008 16:56:01 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/bill_to_repeal_grocery_tax_stalls/13375/
A bill to remove the state sales tax from groceries has stalled in the state Senate. Republicans said they were opposed to considering it unless the Senate also agreed to pass a bill ending annual property tax reappraisals. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/bill_to_repeal_grocery_tax_stalls/13375/ Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/senate_oks_bill_to_exempt_state_tax_on_rebate_checks/13357/
The Alabama Senate has passed a bill to exempt the federal economic stimulus check from state income tax. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/senate_oks_bill_to_exempt_state_tax_on_rebate_checks/13357/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:26:00 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/delta_fares_soar_up_10_40/13287/
Delta, the nation's third-largest carrier, announced today it raised domestic fares in most cases $10 to $40 per roundtrip. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/delta_fares_soar_up_10_40/13287/ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:23:00 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/forever_stamps_selling_like_hot_cakes/13265/
The Postal Service says Americans are buying 30 million Forever stamps a day before Postal rates go up in two weeks. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/forever_stamps_selling_like_hot_cakes/13265/ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:59:01 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/praying_at_the_pump/13252/
D.C. man hopes power of prayer has power at the pump. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/praying_at_the_pump/13252/ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:20:00 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/tax_rebate_checks_could_be_taxed_in_bama/13212/
A bill that would exempt tax rebate checks from Alabama income taxes is stalled as the Legislature enters the final six days of the 2008 regular session. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/tax_rebate_checks_could_be_taxed_in_bama/13212/ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:10:00 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/honda_accord_recall/12889/
Honda Motor Company is recalling 353,000 Accord sedans over possible corrosion in the windshield wiper motor. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/honda_accord_recall/12889/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:12:01 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/hyundai_recall/12848/
Hyundai recalling Sonata cars because of air bag issues. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/hyundai_recall/12848/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:41:00 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/candy_recall/12673/
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is recalling bags of.. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/candy_recall/12673/ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:02:00 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/iihs_crash_test_report/12655/
Report shows midsize cars are making big strides in side-impact crashes. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/iihs_crash_test_report/12655/ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:42:00 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/beer_recall/12576/
For the first time ever, Boston Beer Company has recalled its 12-ounce bottled beers of Samuel Adams Lager. The beer is being recalled because ... more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/beer_recall/12576/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:36:00 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/feds_worried_about_a_recession/12567/
Fear among Federal Reserve policymakers about a deep recession drove last month's vote to again cut a key interest rate. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/feds_worried_about_a_recession/12567/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:10:00 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/gas_price_peak_not_as_high_as_first_predicted/12561/
The Energy Department predicts that gasoline prices will peak at around $3.60 a gallon in June. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/gas_price_peak_not_as_high_as_first_predicted/12561/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:23:01 +0000 WKRG Staff/The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/salmonella_scare_breakfast_cereals_recalled/12556/
Malt-O-Meal has voluntarily recalled two of kinds of cereal because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/salmonella_scare_breakfast_cereals_recalled/12556/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:54:00 +0000 WKRG.com: Jamie Burch http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/ice_cream_recall1/12550/
Recall for Private Selection Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/ice_cream_recall1/12550/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:18:00 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/beer_warning/12547/
Scientist says climate change could mean costlier beer in the future. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/beer_warning/12547/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:50:00 +0000 The Associated Press -41.310823880918186 174.814453125 http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/internet_shopping_increase/12546/
People aren't going in-store to do their shopping these days, it seems they're going online instead. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/internet_shopping_increase/12546/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:40:01 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/pain_at_the_pump_mobile_highest_in_alabama/12507/
Mobile has the highest gas prices in Alabama. News 5's pump patrol found record highs in Alabama and Florida. Click here to find the cheapest gas where you live. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/pain_at_the_pump_mobile_highest_in_alabama/12507/ Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:36:01 +0000 WKRG Staff/The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/airline_quality_survey/12484/
Travelers biggest complaints: late flights and lost bags. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/airline_quality_survey/12484/ Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:41:01 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/volkswagen_recall/12470/
Over 400,000 Passats are being recalled in the U.S. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/volkswagen_recall/12470/ Sun, 06 Apr 2008 05:47:00 +0000 CBS News Volkswagen Recall CBS News http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/house_may_bag_state_tax_on_groceries/12321/
A House committee has voted to make changes to Alabama's tax system that would remove the state's 4 cent sales tax on groceries. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/house_may_bag_state_tax_on_groceries/12321/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:44:00 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/time_is_right_for_linux_pcs_to_emerge/12292/
The free Linux operating system handles big tasks like running supercomputers and ATMs. Now Linux has a chance to finally crack Microsoft Corp.'s hold on computing's most visible domain - mainstream PCs - because of the rise of innovative, inexpensive machines. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/time_is_right_for_linux_pcs_to_emerge/12292/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:58:00 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/advance_auto_parts_security_breach/12249/
Computer hacker may have gotten financial information of up to 56,000 customers in eight states including Mississippi. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/advance_auto_parts_security_breach/12249/ Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:41:00 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/malware_cited_in_supermarket_data_breach/12200/
Unauthorized software that was secretly installed on supermarket servers across the Northeast and in Florida enabled the massive data breach that compromised up to 4.2 million credit and debit cards more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/malware_cited_in_supermarket_data_breach/12200/ Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:04:00 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/consumer_alert_diet_nightmare/12152/
FDA is warning consumers about a liquid dietary supplement that can cause significant hair loss, muscle cramps, diarrhea, joint pain and fatigue. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/consumer_alert_diet_nightmare/12152/ Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:37:00 +0000 WKRG.com: Jamie Burch http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/restaurant_score_cards_now_available_online/12118/
The state health department has unveiled a new Web site that lists scores for more than 23,000 restaurants and food service establishments thoughout Alabama. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/restaurant_score_cards_now_available_online/12118/ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:51:00 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/comcast_and_file_sharing/12106/
Internet service provider will no longer mess with online traffic associated with file-sharing software. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/comcast_and_file_sharing/12106/ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:09:00 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/delta_follows_american_in_canceling_flights/12057/
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines announced Thursday the cancellations of hundreds of flights so the companies can conduct inspections in some of their jets. more

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/delta_follows_american_in_canceling_flights/12057/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:35:01 +0000 Associated Press