Shauna Wright
![Survey Shows 650,000 Bank Customers Switched to Credit Unions](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/tellerwindow.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Survey Shows 650,000 Bank Customers Switched to Credit Unions
While Bank of America and other major banks have now scrapped a widely-derided plan to charge customers a monthly fee for using their debit cards, a new survey shows at least 650,000 people closed their accounts with those banks in the past month and fled to more consumer-friendly credit unions.
![Gabrielle Giffords Vows to Return to Congress in New Memoir](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/kellygiffords.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gabrielle Giffords Vows to Return to Congress in New Memoir
In a new book, ‘Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope,’ Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her astronaut husband Mark Kelly detail the intensive therapy and psychological struggles the Arizona Democrat has endured after surviving an attempt on her life early this year. After all of the struggles and hardships, however, Giffords declares that she will indeed return to Congress.
![Oklahoma Cleans Up After Weekend Earthquakes [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/seismograph.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Oklahoma Cleans Up After Weekend Earthquakes [VIDEO]
A series of earthquakes and aftershocks — some felt as far away as Wisconsin — shook Oklahoma this weekend, startling people more accustomed to tornadoes than temblors.
Early Saturday, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake affected areas from Texas to Missouri, followed by a 5.6 quake later that night — Oklahoma’s strongest in history — and more than 10 aftershocks.
![Americans Have Fewer Close Friends Compared to 25 Years Ago](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/friends.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Americans Have Fewer Close Friends Compared to 25 Years Ago
While social media sites may have increased Americans’ overall number of acquaintances, new research slated for publication in a journal called ‘Social Networks’ shows the number of people we claim as close friends is now lower than it was 25 years ago.
![Weekend Box Office: ‘Puss In Boots’ Claws Its Way to Another First Place Finish](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/pussinboots-300x225.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Weekend Box Office: ‘Puss In Boots’ Claws Its Way to Another First Place Finish
In its second week of release, ‘Puss In Boots,’ the Antonio Banderas-voiced swashbuckling feline from the ‘Shrek’ franchise, pulled in $33 million in milk money to again take the top spot at the box office this weekend.
![Genetically Modified Rice Can Be Used in Lieu of Human Blood](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/ricepaddyharvest.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Genetically Modified Rice Can Be Used in Lieu of Human Blood
Scientists have found a way to genetically modify rice as a replacement for human blood. The idea is to extract a protein containing human genes that could then be used in lieu of actual blood to help burn victims and those who’ve suffered massive blood loss.
It’s seen as a viable solution to shortages of blood donations, and it circumvents the need for HIV and hepatitis screenings that must be do
![New Toyota Technology Could Help the Paralyzed Walk [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/toyotarobots.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Toyota Technology Could Help the Paralyzed Walk [VIDEO]
On November 2 in Tokyo, auto maker Toyota unveiled several robotic devices designed to help paralyzed people and the elderly walk.
These robots include sensors that detect the user’s posture, grasp and holding strength, and motor control technology that facilitates someone’s desired motion.
![’60 Minutes’ Stalwart Andy Rooney Dies at Age 92 [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/andyrooney.jpg?w=980&q=75)
’60 Minutes’ Stalwart Andy Rooney Dies at Age 92 [VIDEO]
For 33 years, the CBS Sunday night newsmagazine ’60 Minutes’ ended with Andy Rooney providing his wry and sometimes cantankerous observations on topics ranging from religion to his messy office.
And now, just a month after retiring from the show, Rooney has died at the age of 92 after failing to recover from “serious complications” following minor surgery two weeks ago.
![In What US City Can You Find the Most Millionaires?](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/LosAlamosNM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
In What US City Can You Find the Most Millionaires?
Los Alamos, New Mexico tops a recent list compiled by Phoenix Marketing International that ranked the US cities where the most millionaires are found.
![This Day in History for November 4 – Iran Hostage Crisis Begins and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/iranhostage.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for November 4 – Iran Hostage Crisis Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1921 – Japanese Prime Minister Hara Takashi is assassinated in Tokyo (More info)
1924 – Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming is elected the first female governor in the United States (More info)
![Celebrity Birthdays for November 4 – Kathy Griffin, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/nov4.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 4 – Kathy Griffin, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Kathy Griffin
Age: 51
Occupation: Actress, Comedienne, and Writer
Known For: Her celebrity-skewering comedy routines, starring on the Bravo reality series ‘My Life on the D-List,’ her work as a red carpet commentator, winning two Emmys, and being a staunch advocate for gay rights
![Man Sues Wedding Photographer for the Cost of the Entire Ceremony](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/wedding.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Man Sues Wedding Photographer for the Cost of the Entire Ceremony
After Todd J. Remis of Manhattan got married, he was outraged to discover his photographer missed a few key moments such as the last dance and the bouquet toss, so he decided to sue.
He doesn’t just want the $4,100 photography fee refunded, though. He also wants $48,000 to recreate the entire wedding, including travel costs to fly the bridal party back to New York so the whole thing can be re-shot