Low credit scores common in U.S.

FICO credit scores, which most lenders use to determine interest rates, have been dropping around the country, according to FICO Inc.

Oxnard gives credit union time to avoid eminent domain

After rallying more than 100 people to pack Oxnard City Hall on Tuesday, Pacific Oaks Federal Credit Union convinced the City Council to drop plans to use eminent domain as part of a larger effort to build a Lowe's store in the dilapidated Carriage Square shopping center.

Golf Capsules: Shin, Inkster take early lead at British Open

SOUTHPORT, England (AP) Yani Tseng shot a 4-under 68 in the opening round of the Women's British Open at Royal Birkdale on Thursday, and is tied for the lead as she pursues her third major championship.

Rant & Rave - July 30

Live Oak Suwannee Countians, it's time to speak your mind! How? By calling the Suwannee Democrat Rant and Rave hotline. The hotline never closes and is your way to let it out. You can let everyone know how you feel -- as long as you express yourself in a respectful way.

The Adjudicator verdict: NRL R21

The Adjudicator knows a strong performance is looming when my house gets egged and my letterbox is destroyed in the lead-up to the weekend verdict.