It's a marketer's dream come true. Consumers are proactively "following" or "friending" their favorite retailers. But why? What do consumers want from the relationship?

In the natural order of things, careers progress step by step. Rarely do they circle back.

MEDIA COURTHOUSE Retired Judge Robert A. Wright who broke racial barriers by becoming the first African-American to serve in the Delaware County District Attorneys office and on the county court -- died Wednesday at the Glen Mills Senior Living, where he had resided for the past three years. He was 90.

Mother Nature is having her way in Maryland Wednesday morning, as freezing rain pours in on top of massive amounts of snow.

Doug "the rug" Bollinger is the new spearhead of the Australian attack, and his fellow left-armer Mitchell Johnson could not be happier about it.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.: First, the independent Ross Perot contingent. Then, the liberal "netroots" mobilization. Now, the conservative "tea party" coalition. No doubt this is democracy at work, a quintessential part of America. Will the latest political phenomenon become a society-changing movement influencing elections and beyond? "We are people who understand something wrong is going on in this ...

Sydney co-captain Brett Kirk says he's excited to see what the club's new recruits have to offer in the upcoming NAB Cup, as he continues to adjust to life without a host of departed veterans.

W hile the NFL's union and management suits seemingly prepare to tarnish another one of our favorite pastimes with a protracted labor dispute, I'd like to join the chorus of those calling for a dose of common sense.

Analysts and investors in Tokyo will be watching upcoming U.S. congressional hearings closely to gauge how Toyota will weather the global storm of its recall, says Lisa Twaronite.

Will Bridegam has retired after 29 years of service as Librarian of the College and one year as interim Librarian. Bryn Geffert, previously director of the West Point library, has since filled his position.

Mel H. Myers, board president; Aaron Tellier, board vice president; and Thomas A. Smith, superintendent of schools

THE Chamber of Mines says its members are ready to embark on Government's black economic empowerment (BEE) policy and to apply it at all mining companies once the green light is given.

Back on Jan. 5, when neighborhood rivals Wissahickon and Upper Dublin faced off for the first time this season, the Trojans led for the entire game and cruised to an easy 17-point victory

'Heroes' star Hayden Panettiere has reportedly reconciled with one of her ex-boyfriends.

An attorney for RTS Towing owner Randal Wright filed a motion Tuesday to withdraw his no-contest ple

Jauwan Scaife puts up a shot against Akron Saturday during Ball State's 75-70 overtime loss. The Cardinals travel to MAC-leading Kent State tonight for a matchup of MAC Division leaders.

The Latics were 1-0 up and youngster James McCarthy was having a cracking game. Unfortunately he took a knock and five minutes later Jordi Gomez came on.

WASHINGTON - Even as Republicans publicly welcome President Barack Obama's call for a bipartisan summit on health care reform, some privately worry that he might be laying a trap to portray their ideas as flimsy.

BUNGLING security firm Reliance are building a secret force of prisoner escort guards to do the jobs of striking firefighters.

FEB 9 I have been practising as a criminal lawyer for almost 16 years. I have considerable experience defending accused persons who were being charged for sexual related crimes.

JOVANOVIC SIGNS... There's good news and bad news for Liverpool fans. Good news: Looks like you've signed Milan Jovanovic, on a free in the summer. Details here .

Its not unusual for Karl Glad to occasionally catch a glimpse of a prisoner in leg irons and standard bright orange overalls.

Tulsa gasoline drops to $2.27 despite rising crude oil price

The heavy snow at the beginning of the year caused a dip in passenger numbers at major UK airports, it was revealed today.

MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has dismissed the disqualification case filed against Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago Wednesday. read more

Say this for Gov. Paterson: Re ports of his early demise have not diminished his capacity for hatching bad ideas. His lat est may be his worst ever. He's taking a break from fighting charges of corruption and salacious rumors to propose -- shock! -- yet another tax hike...

Obama: key world powers 'moving along fairly quickly' to toughen measures against Tehran.

MIAMI Thornton Humphries looks down at the gold watch that his son gave him, the one he has worn on his wrist for decades, reading aloud the words inscribed at the top and bottom of the matching gold face.

To help finance the $310 million Scudders Falls bridge replacement project, the commission in charge of the bridge has decided to toll the facility at a yet-to-be determined future date.

In reading the paper Feb. 4, I was disturbed by the apparent level of support for the recently introduced senate bill involving guns on campus. Proponents say that the ability to carry a gun on campus will make them safer, that it will allow them to protect themselves from others carrying weapons.