Health care costs for retirees are like a hurricane that's gathering strength in the ocean before it makes landfall.

A surprising number of SUVs violate weight limits for local streets.

Concern over whether or not schoolchildren wash their hands after using the bathroom is giving way to another health worry: Many urinal deodorizer blocks, a common feature in restrooms, contain a toxic chemical that can cause respiratory problems and even trigger asthma attacks.

One of the classic pick-up lines for those who live near the New Jersey Turnpike is to ask, "What exit?" So perhaps it was inevitable that a city along that highway would try to build some brand recognition around its exit number.

The town of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky, not only has a funny name but a funny way of electing its mayors. Voters pay $1 per vote--as many as they care to cast--and among the candidates in the November 2 election are a pot-bellied pig, a donkey and a labrador retriever.