A 5-month-old girl who authorities say was starved to death by her parents only had a little watery fluid in her stomach. ...more

November 4, 2009

In this germ-laden world, we are constantly being attacked by viruses of every ilk. I believe I have detected a new virus infecting some of your readers and I call this affliction "myopia magnificationus." ...more

November 3, 2009

Costco Wholesale Corp. said Wednesday that it is making plans to start accepting food stamps at its warehouse clubs nationwide. It has tested them at stores in New York state. ...more

October 29, 2009

Children, adults, seniors - all are being affected by the national recession, according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics. ...more

October 23, 2009

Let me see if I understand this: If you cross the North Korean border illegally you get 12 years hard labor. ...more

October 11, 2009

Regarding "Bedlam plagues clunker program" (Aug. 2): In America, it seems, we have a tendency to buy new and dispose of old items even if they are still usable. An idea: Do not destroy the vehicles. I am sure that at least 25 percent to 50 percent are drivable. Maybe the miles per gallon might not be the best, but donate them to the Salvation Army, Goodwill, VFW or the Kidney Foundation. Maybe even our military and their families could use a vehicle. ...more

August 4, 2009

BJ's Wholesale Club says it will begin accepting electronic food stamp payments at all of its 180 stores. ...more

April 14, 2009

Angel Food Schedules For April Announced ...more

April 1, 2009

The more than 1.8 million Floridians on food stamps are getting an increase in their monthly benefits, thanks to the federal economic stimulus package. ...more

April 1, 2009

With needy families struggling through the recession, some mothers could be forced to choose between buying food or diapers for a baby. That's why organizers of the Diaper Drop benefit are asking people to donate packs of diapers at collection sites at local H&R Block offices. ...more

March 31, 2009