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Minnesota frozen food company recalls pork, chicken products
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say a Minnesota frozen food and packing company is recalling more than 212,000 pounds of ready-to-eat pork and chicken products that contain vegetables that might be contaminated with salmonella…
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What happens if you win the Mega Millions jackpot?
The odds are terrible but the results would be life-changing for the winner of the Mega Millions jackpot, now the largest in the lottery’s history. Lottery officials recommend winners take a deep breath, put their winning ticket in a safe spot and consult with a reputable financial planner before popping over to the lottery headquarters. Here’s more to consider.
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In Reno, a boomtown resurgence leads to a housing crisis
RENO, Nev. (AP) — They were the toast of Reno in the 1950s, when the growing casino industry sparked a boom that for a time turned northern Nevada into the West’s top gambling destination. Dozens…
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1 dead, dozens hurt after tour bus, pickup truck collide
SUNBURY, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say one person has died and nearly 40 others have been injured after a tour bus and a pickup truck collided on a central Pennsylvania highway. News outlets report the…
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Patagonia endorses Democrats Tester, Rosen in Senate races
WASHINGTON (AP) — Outdoor clothing giant Patagonia jumped into two competitive Senate races Friday, endorsing Democrats Jon Tester of Montana and Jacky Rosen of Nevada in what the company called its first foray into elective…
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WALL STREET JOURNAL-BEST SELLERS
Best-Selling Books Week Ended October 14th. FICTION 1. “The Next Person You Meet in Heaven” by Mitch Albom (Harper) 2. “Holy Ghost” by John Sandford (G.P. Putmans’ Sons) 3. “Ambush” by James Patterson & James…
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California rolling forward with pot delivery regulations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California moved a step closer Friday to allowing marijuana deliveries in communities that have banned retail sales of the drug as regulators rebuffed cities and police chiefs who are opposed to…
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WALL STREET JOURNAL-BEST SELLERS
Best-Selling Books Week Ended October 14th. FICTION 1. “The Next Person You Meet in Heaven” by Mitch Albom (Harper) 2. “Holy Ghost” by John Sandford (G.P. Putmans’ Sons) 3. “Ambush” by James Patterson & James…
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US stocks wobble at the end of another shaky week of trading
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks gave up an early rally Friday and struggled to another mixed finish as investors continued to sell former favorites like retailers. Household goods makers rose again as a week…
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How major US stock indexes fared Friday
U.S. stocks gave up an early rally Friday and struggled to another mixed finish as investors continued sell former favorites like retailers. Household goods makers rose again as a week of choppy trading concluded. On…
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What’s at stake if investors begin to shun Saudi Arabia
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The disappearance of a Saudi journalist last seen entering the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul has shaken confidence in the country as a place to do business, with potential consequences for billions…
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Markets Right Now: US stock indexes end a bumpy week mixed
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 4 p.m. U.S. stocks gave up an early rally and struggled to another mixed finish as investors continued sell former favorites…
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Amazon reviews: Inside the murky world of pay-to-play
Amazon has been criticized over the credibility of customer reviews as the number of third-party sellers using its platform has skyrocketed, creating a potential cottage industry of fake reviews.
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Louisiana’s Avery Island listed on historic place register
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s Avery Island, a salt dome and the birthplace of Tabasco pepper sauce, is newly listed on the National Register of Historic Places. U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy announced Friday that…
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National health initiative takes aim at sugar-packed foods
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City has announced a national effort to reduce sugar in packaged foods by 20 percent. The city’s health department said Friday the endeavor is being undertaken by the National…
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