The threat of a government shutdown is just that -- a threat. But the possibility of such shouldn't scare you nearly as much as how we got here.

What to explore on the island of Maui.

Whatever happened to just sitting down face to face to hash out issues?

Why you might want to think twice before taking your child to see "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen."

Budget crisis could be remembered at the polls

It's just one day? What about the rest of the 364 days out of the year?

Who knew making a stranger smile could make you feel so good?

The 266-page document was published on May 6 as a transmission from President Barack Obama to the U.S. Congress.

Quick fixes: on liposuction, hard work and fixing the budget.

State Treasurer Dean Martin's wife has died following the birth of their son.

If you just take the time to shop around, and ask questions, it can really pay off.

When you refuse to live within your means, apparently your value system falls by the wayside as well.

And then... there was none.

Miss California: victim or vixen?

Ridiculous government spending isn't just limited to democrats