• More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holiday

  

• Company in Denver hopes to help home buyers purchase houses for as little as $5

  

• Travelers at DFW Airport describe longer lines than expected, advise extra time when traveling

  

• Chicago's Christmas tree recycling program starts next week

  

• Michigan fire chief dead after he was hit by vehicle at medical incident

  

• Video shows law enforcement chasing driver through Southeast Michigan

  

• Christmas Eve tragedy for Brooklyn family as son is shot dead

  

• East Sacramento's Brickland Restaurant closes until further notice, citing vandalism