(CNN) — Spring has sprung across much of the country and the ground is beginning to thaw. That means it’s time to get outdoors and start thinking about your lawn and garden. However, before you start digging and planting, get a “green” plan…. Read more

By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — When Apple launched its iTunes music store a decade ago amid the ashes of Napster, the music industry – reeling from the effects of online piracy – was anxious to see how the new music… Read more

(CNN) — Chances are it’s the most expensive thing you own: your home, and if you’ve purchased or renewed homeowners insurance recently, you’ve probably noticed a few changes when it comes to cost and coverage. It now costs an average of… Read more

NEW YORK (AP) — Google’s mail and application services are unavailable to some users. The company says it’s investigating the problems, but doesn’t know their cause. Google’s apps status dashboard shows that its Mail, Drive file storage… Read more

DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler is recalling about 30,000 small SUVs because a faulty hose inside the gas tank can cause them to run out of fuel. The recall affects Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass four-wheel-drive vehicles from the 2012 model year. If… Read more

By The Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler is recalling more than 78,000 midsize SUVs because the drive shafts can break. The recall affects 2007 and 2008 Jeep Liberty and Dodge Nitro SUVs. Chrysler says in documents filed with… Read more

(CNN) — Tax day is about a week away. Maybe you’ve already spent your refund or maybe you haven’t even started. You can’t hide from the calendar any longer. April 15th is almost here, so dig out your calculator – it’s time to do your… Read more

By JOAN LOWY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. airlines scored their second best performance last year in the more than two decades that researchers have been measuring airline quality, with Virgin America the leader, says an annual… Read more

By PETER SVENSSON, AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook Home, the new software that takes over the front screen of a smartphone, is a bit of a corporate home invasion. Facebook is essentially moving into Google’s turf, taking… Read more

(CNN) — Planning a trip abroad? You’ll need a passport. Making sure your documentation is in order is just as important as booking a hotel or a rental car. If you don’t do your homework, you could end up paying extra money or you could be… Read more

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE and BARBARA ORTUTAY, Associated Press MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the company is not building a phone or an operating system. Rather, Facebook is introducing a mobile experience called… Read more

DETROIT (AP) — Subaru is recalling thousands of Legacy and Outback all-wheel-drive vehicles because the brake lines can rust and leak fluid. The recall affects cars from the 2005 through 2009 model years sold in states where salt is used to… Read more

(CNN) — Hotels invite guests to make themselves at home, but even with the warmest hospitality, there are still a few areas where you don’t want to get too comfortable. Smarter Travel recently compiled a list of hotel do’s and don’t's and… Read more

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Internet search leader Google is taking another step beyond information retrieval into grocery delivery. The new service, called Google Shopping Express, will initially provide same-day delivery of food and other… Read more

By PETER SVENSSON, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — T-Mobile USA on Tuesday said it will start offering the iPhone 5 on April 12, filling what its CEO said was “a huge void” in its phone lineup. T-Mobile, the fourth-largest of the national… Read more