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Shop safe on Cyber Monday

By Kris Cusanza

Thousands of holiday shoppers are expected to hit the Internet this Cyber Monday.

Sensitive documents found in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade confetti

By Chris Boyette

Authorities in Long Island are investigating how shredded confidential police documents ended up as confetti in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City, according to Nassau County Police.

LSU to hold annual Candlelight Celebration to kick off holiday season

By LSU Media Relations

LSU will honor the holiday traditions of Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah when it holds its annual Candlelight Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 5:00 p.m. in the Claude L.

Online Black Friday sales top $1 billion

By Brandon Griggs

Online shoppers eager for discounts this holiday season did not wait for Cyber Monday.

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Bogus e-mail attempts to scam USPS customers

By Leigh Dana

If you're planning on shipping holiday packages this season, beware. Florida's Lee County Sheriff's Office wants to warn you about bogus emails claiming to be from the post office or other shipping companies.

'Online' doesn't mean 'tax free'

By Louisiana Department of Resources

The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) reminds holiday shoppers that “online” does not mean “tax-free.” Louisiana’s consumer use tax applies to purchases in which a retailer does not charge sales tax.

Black Friday: Crowds grow, but sales are a question

By By Nicole Ridgway and Mark M. Meinero

There were more shoppers in the nation's malls and big-box stores on Black Friday than there were last year, according to a report issued Saturday.

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Small business Saturday hits Baton Rouge

By Kris Cusanza

Shoppers gave small businesses across the country a big boost Saturday. Here in Baton Rouge stores such as Circa 1857 open its doors for small business Saturday.