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6 stories about life with your adult children
In "Slouching Toward Adulthood," Sally Koslow shares what she learned about the differences between the boomer and Facebook generations.
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10 weirdest global fast foods
In the US, fast food can get pretty predictable: Burgers, fries, chicken, and a taco or a fish sandwich, if you’re feeling adventurous. Leave it to our international brethren to show us how to loosen up and live a little. Take a look at ten wacky fast food items from around the world.
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Top 10 Burger King changes
Burger King's new menu has a purpose. Last year, Wendy's surpassed Burger King to become the second best-selling burger chain in the United States. It was close: Wendy's had $8.5 billion in sales, while Burger King had $8.4 billion. (Both were miles behind No. 1 McDonald's, at $34 billion). In an effort to regain the No. 2 slot, the chain has undergone a massive makeover, complete with Burger King new menu items, décor, and employee uniforms. Here are the Top 10 changes Burger King has made in the past year, in its biggest overhaul since it first opened its doors back in 1954:
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe: His five most famous buildings
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe revolutionized architecture. His simple dictum that 'less is more' inspired building designs around the world. No wonder he received a loving Google doodle on Tuesday, his 126 birthday. Want to move past the doodle? Click through our short slideshow for a look Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's best work.
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International Women's Day: Meet the 10 richest women
The day before International Women's Day, Forbes magazine released its annual billionaires list for 2012 headed, predictably, by men. But this year, 14 of the richest 100 were women. In honor of International Women’s Day, here’s a countdown of the Top 10, a list that includes a few mining tycoons, a media mogul, and a pair of Wal-Mart heiresses. Which wealthy woman snagged the top spot?
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Why Coke and McDonald's balk at big-drink ban in Big Apple (+video)
Big Drink Ban: New York is a mega-market, but more importantly, the city sets the pace for other cities. Coke and other soft drink companies see trouble if the New York City big-drink ban spreads.
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Overseas Oreo: Kraft names new global snack company 'Mondelez'
Kraft Foods, the world's biggest maker of sweet snacks such as Oreo cookies and Cadbury chocolate, named its new global snacks business 'Mondelez,' combining Latin words for world and delicious.
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'Pink slime' author unapologetic to industry, consumer concerns
Used as beef filler for decades, "pink slime," was nicknamed by a former USDA meat inspector a decade ago, but recently it has sparked consumer petitions to remove it from school lunches and the closure of three Beef Products, Inc. meat plants.
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6 stories about life with your adult children
In "Slouching Toward Adulthood," Sally Koslow shares what she learned about the differences between the boomer and Facebook generations.
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Mad cow: Latest episode raises questions about cattle feed
The riskiest parts of rendered cows aren’t supposed to be fed back to other cows. But they are fed to chickens, whose waste can be fed back to cattle in what one critic calls ‘cow cannibalism.’
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Mad cow: US 'confident' beef is safe, food-safety experts aren't sure
This week's incident of 'mad cow' disease presents no threat to human health, USDA officials say. But it does put a spotlight on beef safety practices, including how many cattle are inspected.
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Mad cow disease: Big deal abroad. US? Not so much. (+video)
Mad cow disease has hit the US only four times since regulators took steps to control it 15 years ago. Although the latest announcement of mad cow disease may alarm American consumers, the biggest reaction may come from nations that decide to ban US beef.
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Hungry? Pizza Hut launches cheeseburger crust pizza. (+video)
Pizza Hut has released a pizza lined with tiny cheeseburgers in the Middle East, just weeks after releasing the "Hot Dog Stuffed Crust Pizza" in the UK. When will Pizza Hut bring a wild pizza crust to the United States?
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Starbucks to stop using 'crushed bug dye' in drinks
Starbucks has announced it will stop using cochineal extract, a red dye made from tiny beetles. Starbucks items containing the crushed bug dye will be reformulated by the end of June.
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McDonald's profits jump. Thank Chicken McBites?
Mcdonald's saw its first quarter profits rise 5 percent in the first quarter of 2012, as a mix of old menu standbys and new items like Chicken McBites lured in more diners to McDonald's.
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Parents support limits on junk food in school vending machines
As the number of children classified as obese continues to grow, the US government is planning possible new limits on junk food sold in school vending machines, a move most parents support according to a new poll.
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10 weirdest global fast foods
In the US, fast food can get pretty predictable: Burgers, fries, chicken, and a taco or a fish sandwich, if you’re feeling adventurous. Leave it to our international brethren to show us how to loosen up and live a little. Take a look at ten wacky fast food items from around the world.
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Pink slime bankruptcy: After the backlash, what's next for beef?
Pink slime bankruptcy: A major beef processor has declared bankruptcy, citing the backlash against 'pink slime.' The economic fallout from pink slime is just beginning.
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Top 10 Burger King changes
Burger King's new menu has a purpose. Last year, Wendy's surpassed Burger King to become the second best-selling burger chain in the United States. It was close: Wendy's had $8.5 billion in sales, while Burger King had $8.4 billion. (Both were miles behind No. 1 McDonald's, at $34 billion). In an effort to regain the No. 2 slot, the chain has undergone a massive makeover, complete with Burger King new menu items, décor, and employee uniforms. Here are the Top 10 changes Burger King has made in the past year, in its biggest overhaul since it first opened its doors back in 1954:
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As Starbucks rolls out plan to sell beer and wine, some buzz is negative
Starbucks is introducing beer and wine to its beverage list in select locations, calling it a response to consumer requests. But many café chain regulars say they fear a change to a bar atmosphere.
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe: His five most famous buildings
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe revolutionized architecture. His simple dictum that 'less is more' inspired building designs around the world. No wonder he received a loving Google doodle on Tuesday, his 126 birthday. Want to move past the doodle? Click through our short slideshow for a look Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's best work.
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'Pink slime': Health crisis or misunderstood meat product?
Pink slime is what critics call 'lean, finely textured beef' – a filler used in ground beef. It's not dangerous, but it's a byproduct that some say should be clearly labeled.
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National grocery chains to stop selling beef containing 'pink slime'
Federal regulators say the filler, known in the industry as 'lean, finely textured beef,' meets food safety standards. But critics say the product could be unsafe and is an unappetizing example of industrialized food production.
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Wendy's beats Burger King for No. 2 spot
Wendy's beats Burger King to take the runner-up spot for US hamburger chains after No. 1 McDonald's. While Wendy's beats Burger King in terms of restaurant sales, Burger King remains No. 2 in terms of corporate revenue and number of restaurants.
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Africa Monitor
Chad: a closer look at the food crisis
The current food crisis in Chad could affect 3.6 million people, writes guest blogger Alex Thurston.
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Stock market points to lower open
Stock market futures in US follow Europe, Asia lower. Stock market focus is on Greek debt deal and slowing growth in China.
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Celebrity chef Mario Batali to serve up $5.25M to restaurant workers
Renowned chef Mario Batali and his business partner have agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of workers at eight New York restaurants. Tip-skimming was one allegation.
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Mexico withers under worst drought in 71 years
Some 2.5 million Mexicans are affected by this extreme drought, which could cause widespread hunger for years to come.
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International Women's Day: Meet the 10 richest women
The day before International Women's Day, Forbes magazine released its annual billionaires list for 2012 headed, predictably, by men. But this year, 14 of the richest 100 were women. In honor of International Women’s Day, here’s a countdown of the Top 10, a list that includes a few mining tycoons, a media mogul, and a pair of Wal-Mart heiresses. Which wealthy woman snagged the top spot?
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Top 10 cities where house prices are rising
House prices continue to fall nationwide, but here and there they’ve begun to turn up as Americans return to the housing market. Which 10 metropolitan areas have seen the biggest increase in the past year? The winners, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), include a state capital, a furniture-making center, and a resort that was once America’s foreclosure capital. Can you guess who they are?
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