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Pfizer To Begin Selling Erectile Dysfunction Pill Viagra Online

Men who are bashful no longer have to go to the drugstore to buy that little blue pill. In a first for the drug industry, Pfizer Inc. reportedly says it will begin selling its popular erectile dysfunction pill Viagra directly to patients on its website.

2013/05/06

North Texans Spend Millions On Non-Existent Federal Taxes

CBS 11’s I-Team has obtained a study that says Oncor, the giant electric utility company in North Texas, is collecting hundreds of millions of dollars from customers for federal taxes that don’t exist.

CBS 11–2013/05/03

DART Streetcar Project A Go

They’ve been gone from Dallas for generations. But streetcars are poised to make a comeback. A ceremonial groundbreaking took place in Oak Cliff on Friday near one of the scheduled new streetcar stops

CBS 11–2013/05/03

Plastic Fragments Prompt Frozen Pizza Recalls

Nestle Pizza Co. of Little Chute is recalling four frozen-pizza products that might be contaminated with plastic fragments.

2013/05/03

In this photo illustration, a man refuels his car. (credit: Miguel Villagran/Getty Images)

Gas Prices Down A Penny Across Texas

AAA Texas on Thursday reported the average price at the pump settled at $3.34 per gallon. The nationwide price of gasoline rose 1 cent this week to reach $3.52 per gallon.

2013/05/02

Southwest Airlines customers check in for flights. (credit: Getty Images/Justin Sullivan)

Southwest Fined For Mishandling Complaints

Southwest Airlines will pay $35,000 to settle government accusations that it responded slowly to complaints by passengers, including some with disabilities.

2013/05/02

CBS 11 Steals & Deals: May 1

CBS 11 viewers save big bucks with Steals & Deals. Two deals, featuring discounts valid throughout the week, are ready for you!

CBS 11–2013/05/01

State Bill Would Increase Car Registration Fee By $30

A bill introduced at the state capitol could boost the cost of your annual car registration sticker by about 50-percent.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/05/01

Customers walk into a JCPenney store. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

J.C. Penney Ad Apologizes To Customers

Plano-based J.C. Penney is sorry, and it wants your business back. That’s the gist of its latest ad that the mid-priced department-store put on its YouTube and Facebook pages.

2013/05/01

DFW Doctor Explains ‘Morning After Pill’ Changes

The so-called ‘morning after pill’ will be made available over the counter to customers 15 years old or older. Dr. Crystal Foster explains the motivation (and possible pitfalls) behind these changes.

2013/05/01

T-Mobile Set To Close Acquisition Of Dallas-Based MetroPCS

T-Mobile, the country’s fourth-largest cellphone carrier, is set to complete its acquisition of Dallas-based MetroPCS after the stock market closes on Tuesday.

2013/04/30

Hostess Twinkies. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Former Irving-Based Hostess To Open 2 More Bakeries

Hostess Brands LLC said Monday that it will open bakeries in Indiana and Illinois, following announcements last week that it will reopen two bakeries in its effort to bring back some of its snack brands.

2013/04/29

Attendees take their photo in front of a sign as they arrive at the 2013 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

CES 2013 Products

Natural foods are different from organic foods. Only products inspected and certified by the USDA can have a label that says 'organic.' Natural foods can't contain any additives, such as preservatives or artificial coloring.

Organic Foods: Worth The Cost?

Organic foods will typically cost you more at the supermarket, but are seen as a healthier option. Get the facts on organic foods. Are they worth the added cost?

The nation's second-largest pistachio processor issued a nationwide recall of pistachios in March 2009 after Kraft Foods told U.S. regulators of its link to tainted trail mix. (Photo by The Associated Press)

Scary Food: 10 Nasty Recalls

Think before you eat. More specifically, think about not eating these foods, all of which have been through a scary recall and could send you to the emergency room.

Retailers receive a lot of hate from consumers for deceptive practices, defective merchandise and problems with store deals.

Top 10 Consumer Complaints

From harassing phone calls to lemon cars, consumers have a lot of complaints. A recent survey data looked at the top 10 consumer complaints.

The Coolest Apple Stores

Apple is known for its hip style in electronics, and that same trend carries over into its retail stores. Look at some of the coolest Apple Stores around the world.

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