Transit agencies want you to take another look. They’re rolling out more attractive and comfortable buses, convenient express routes and even on-board Wi-Fi.

Escalating tensions with Russia stoked fears of a disruption of energy shipments to Western countries

The Labor Department says applications for jobless benefits dropped to 432,000, down by 13,000 from the previous week. That was a steeper drop than analysts expected.

There are dangerous hazards lurking online to infiltrate your computer. But help is on the way! Consumer Reports tested 10 Internet security software programs you have to pay for—like McAfee and Norton from Symantec—as well as software you can download free.

Homeowners thinking about ways to make their homes more energy-efficient may want to look into replacing their washer — especially if it dates to before federal standards were established in 1994.

The number of worker deaths dropped to 5,488 last year — the fewest since the Bureau of Labor Statistics began keeping track in 1992. That’s down 6 percent from the 5,840 deaths reported in 2006.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety releases its new crash test results. 

Lead can cause serious health problems, including damage to the brain and nervous system. Young children are especially at risk. While lead-based paint was banned in the U.S. in 1978, every home built before then probably has some. To help you check out your house, Consumer Reports just evaluated do-it-yourself lead test kits.

Delta Air Lines will allow customers booked on flights to, from or through certain Georgia and Florida cities to adjust travel without penalties or fees because of Tropical Storm Fay.

Most phones sold in Japan can tune in to free TV broadcasts, and there are tens of millions of viewers. Cell phones that can tune in to free broadcasts are also available in South Korea, Germany and China.