Habitat for Humanity International

Texas tornado victims vow to rebuild

2013-05-17 18:45:00

On the limb of a barren tree in the tornado-devastated north Texas community of Rancho Brazos, an American flag flaps in the wind — placed there by a firefighter. "It's symbolic of, 'We're here, we're going to rebuild,'" said Sgt. Nathan Stringer,...

'It's definitely a nightmare': Tornado cluster shreds North Texas

2013-05-16 09:27:00

About 10 tornadoes slashed through parts of North Texas, leaving at least six people dead, dozens injured and more than 100 homes damaged or destroyed as the tornado season got off to a frenzied start. At least three Texas counties -- Hood, Johnson...

Obamas release tax returns, show drop in income

2013-04-12 12:30:00

WASHINGTON -- President Obama’s income continued its recent creep downward in 2012, along with his effective federal income tax rate, according to the tax returns released Friday by the White House. The president and first lady reported a joint...

Jason Bateman gives Ernest Borgnine's estate a new identity

2013-02-23 12:00:00

Actor Jason Bateman and his wife, actress Amanda Anka, are dropping anchor in the Beverly Crest area with the purchase of the estate of Ernest Borgnine for $3 million. The gated country English compound sits on a half-acre knoll. The 6,148-square-foot...

Soap star Peter Reckell sells Brentwood eco-home for $3.35 million

2013-02-05 11:53:00

Soap star Peter Reckell and his wife, singer Kelly Moneymaker, have sold their custom-built, eco-friendly home in Brentwood for $3.35 million. Before building the 3,345-square-foot house, the couple had their previous home on the site torn down, crated...

World's first 2014 Corvette sells for $1 million at auction

2013-01-21 13:18:00

NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick spent $1.1 million on the first production 2014 Corvette Stingray -- and didn't even get to drive the car home.� Hendrick bought the world's first production version of the newly redesigned Corvette on Saturday at the...

Mom charged after baby's death 'very loving,' lawyer says

2012-11-28 12:04:00

New homes for veterans coming to Santa Clarita, Sylmar

2012-10-02 15:24:01

Classic car auction: GM's Dan Akerson cuts loose his '58 Corvette

2012-11-20 11:00:00

GM Chairman Dan Akerson loves this car — his hardtop-convertible "regal turquoise" '58 Corvette with dual headlamps and twin chrome trunk spears. But he's giving it all up — to help Habitat for Humanity and Detroit. That car represents...

Test Kitchen video tip: Perfect whipped cream

2012-11-19 14:00:00

Homemade whipped cream. Try it just once and you'll never look at the store brands again. Nothing beats the flavor or texture, and the method is simple. Purists are right -- using a hand whisk is one of the best ways. But here's a secret: I think the food...

Habitat groundbreaking ceremony postponed

2013-05-21 09:22:00

The groundbreaking ceremony for Hub Area Habitat for Humanity house has been postponed to 5:30 p.m. Thursday. The ceremony was originally scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today. The home is on Ward Drive near Lawson Street. ...

KeyBank workers in volunteer event

2013-05-21 03:23:00

About 120 KeyBank employees in northern Indiana will leave their offices at noon Wednesday to participate in the 23rd annual "Neighbors Make the Difference Day." The event means that most locations will close at noon as employees help out 20 community...

Abel Martinez of Pico Rivera sifts through bins of goods while shopping at Habitat for Humanity Restore.

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Habitat For Humanity of the Eastern Panhandle recipient and veteran Robert Scott talks with Amy Bayliss, left, of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Operations Director for Habitat for Humanity Brenda Berry, right, after the dedication of his home's foundation Wednesday.

2013-05-01 00:00:00

Board members Ann Kedia, Suzette White and Jayna Powell, and Micah Powell, Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake ReStore assistant driver, had plenty to talk about at the gathering.

2013-05-01 00:00:00