You are permitted under federal tax laws to claim the amount you pay for state and local income taxes as deductions. However, sales tax imposed on state and local levels are not considered eligible deductions on your federal tax form.

Residents of a Ukrainian village have asked officials to rename it after the late King of Pop.

The Los Angeles Kings boosted their offense on Friday, acquiring All-Star forward Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche in a three-player deal.

The Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly under investigation by the NHL for failing to tender qualifying offers to several restricted free agents by the league's set deadline.