ACCESS of West Michigan organized this food drive earlier in 2009 (courtesy: acessofwestmichigan.org) 

More people hungry in West Michigan

"People who used to be givers are now showing up for the first time" to get food for their families, ACCESS of West Michigan Program Director Marsha DeHollander told 24 Hour News 8.

    A home is for sale by owner is seen in Clarence, N.Y., Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006. (AP Photo/David Duprey) 

    Web sites cater to for-sale-by-owner

    Selling a home without a real estate agent can save thousands of dollars in commission fees, but it can also be a painstaking, confusing task.

       

      Obama announces 'forum' on finding jobs

      President Barack Obama announced Thursday that he'll host a White House summit next month on combating the chronic joblessness that continues to be a drag on a struggling economy.

        Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) 

        Weak economic data pummels stocks

        Signs of a subdued economic recovery sent investors out of stocks Thursday and in search of safer assets like the dollar.

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