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From eggs to film: A Japanese-American studio head

By RYAN NAKASHIMAAP Business Writer BURBANK, Calif. (AP) - There isn't much "Hollywood" about Kevin Tsujihara. He spends most of his time in back-room meetings, away from the red carpets and spotlights for which the city is known. There are few photos of him online, and a few weeks ago, someone

Koop, who transformed surgeon general post, dies

By WILSON RING and CONNIE CASSAssociated Press With his striking beard and starched uniform, former Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Koop became one of the most recognizable figures of the Reagan era - and one of the most unexpectedly enduring. His nomination in 1981 met a wall of opposition from

Why is Wal-Mart worried? Payroll tax could cut consumer spending

By Husna Haq Retailers are preparing for a triple whammy as the restoration of the payroll tax, surging gas prices, and stagnant employment and wages take a bite out of consumers' disposable income, leaving them with less cash to spend on clothing, groceries, and eating out. As a result, more

Chefs hail first foodies with inauguration salute

By BRETT ZONGKERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Some of Washington's top chefs came together to salute the president ahead of the inauguration, in part because of the first family's influence on the culture around food. Chicago-based Chef Art Smith opened his Capitol Hill restaurant Art