Yahoo Inc has submitted a formal proposal to buy Hulu, joining a growing list of bidders for the video service owned by News Corp and Walt Disney Co, two sources with knowledge of the bid told Reuters on Friday.   Full Story

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The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly rejected an amendment that would allow states to require labeling of genetically modified foods, just days before thousands plan to march against Monsanto, one of the country's leading GMO producers.   Full Story

DRACUT -- In a much-loved scene from the movie It's a Wonderful Life, friends turn out in droves with funds for George Bailey during his time of need.   Full Story

Though there was some turnover with their roster this year, the younger Dracut girls on the Northeast Lady Thunder entered the season as last year's state seventh-grade champs and the 2011 sixth-grade champs.   Full Story

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Sometimes it takes the mind of an 8-year-old boy to come up with a brilliant idea. At least when it comes to ice cream.   Read More >>

When the Wine Goddess told me several weeks ago she was planning a major announcement I reacted with a simple, inquisitive retort: "Should I break out Champagne, Prosecco, or the 2007 Ledson Cabernet Sauvignon from Anderson Valley?   Read More >>

The Daytona 500 kicks off The Nascar racing season on 2/24/2013. If you follow Nascar and think you can pick the weekly winners, come play The Sun Motorsports Pick-Em contest. Sign up today and be ready.   Full Story