Insurers now offer inexpensive term policies that refund premiums when the policy matures. Is one right for you? Nobody likes buying life insurance. But if you could get a low-priced term policy that promised to give you back your premiums if you don’t die, would it sound more appealing? That’s …

DENVER – The Dave Matthews Band (search) will perform a Sept. 12 concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, with all profits to go to charities supporting victims of Hurricane Katrina (search). “The amount of generosity from around the country I’m sure is staggering right now from people just giving what they …

NEW YORK – Hurricane Katrina and the resulting flooding in New Orleans will cause an economic loss expected to top $100 billion,risk modeler Risk Management Solutions (search)said on Friday. Risk Management Solutions said at least half of the loss will result from the flooding, which has left New Orleans essentially …

NEW ORLEANS – Despite being homeless and seeing his family and friends get flooded out of their neighborhoods, Frank Ray beamed as he helped carry boxes of donated food to feed his fellow storm-weary New Orleanians on Thanksgiving Day. “It’s a wonderful Thanksgiving,” Ray, 43, said. “It’s a new day …

NEW YORK – As any savvy investor will tell you, research is the key to getting the most out of your money. Constantly updating your knowledge of your investments is the only way to know what is working and why. And when it comes to mutual funds, knowing who the …

“DaySide” has a new look, as hosts Juliet Huddy and Mike Jerrick bring you the stories you won’t want to miss. Join us today for what promises to be a lively hour of informative fun! • President Jacques Chirac declared a state of emergency Tuesday, paving the way for curfews …

PARIS – Violence in France fell sharply overnight, the police chief said Thursday, one day after the government toughened its stance by imposing emergency measures and ordering deportations of foreigners involved in riots that have raged for two weeks. In the past two nights, there was a notable decline in …

CANBERRA, Australia – Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe has shown he can now laugh about throwing a telephone at a Manhattan hotel concierge. Hosting Australia’s version of the Oscars, the Australian Film Industry Awards , in the southern city of Melbourne Saturday night, the volatile actor walked on stage carrying a …

PHOENIX – Despite his low standing in the polls, President Bush is working to help Republican House and Senate candidates build their campaign war chests while he is promoting his own troubled agenda. The president is expected to assume the campaign role more often in the coming months as the …

TAMPA, Fla. – A Florida reading teacher charged with having sex with a minor pleaded guilty on Tuesday to two counts of lewd and lascivious behavior as part of a plea deal that does not include any jail time. “I accept full responsibility for my actions,” Greco Middle School teacher …