Solar power: Extra utility fee to cover costs?

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Small-car crash test: Mixed results

Two redesigned Honda Civic models were the only small cars to get the top rating in the latest test from the IIHS.
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A woman says a moving company finally showed up at her home as promised, but not all of her belongings were there.
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