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According to research, the average "number of hops" between Facebook users is now 4.74. Translated: That's the average number of steps it would take to connect one Facebook user with a another who uses that social media site.

More mixed news in the latest economic indicators — including a slight increase in jobless claims and another decline in orders for durable goods.

OK, we all know the roads and airports are going to be crowded. Maybe you get up early to avoid the rush? Stay over until Friday or Saturday? Just stay home?

Oyster ice cream may be more traditional fare than many of the dishes we serve for Thanksgiving, says chef José Andrés. He's showcasing American food history in his collaboration with the National Archives. But modern diners can appreciate this briny treat, too.

The latest update to a large study started in 1994 should go a long way toward dispelling any lingering worries that statins might increase risks of some illnesses, such as cancer. That was an early concern with the medicines, but one that hasn't been borne out.

As protesters clash with security forces in Cairo, Egyptians are at a crucial crossroads. Elections are set for Monday, and demonstrators say the military must relinquish its hold on power.

Hundreds of cars were damaged after a leaking tanker spread driveway sealant down the highway near Pittsburgh.

But the credit rating agency warned that if the country doesn't curb its debt, it could face a downgrade.

A new campaign ad asserts that New Hampshire voters just need a chance to get to know Jon Huntsman. But the candidate's issues run deeper than lack of name recognition.

Plumbers and emergency room doctors have plenty of business come Thanksgiving. An ER doctor has some useful tips for steering clear of her and her colleagues over the holiday.