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FOOD ALERT: Recall Of Ricotta Cheese Sold In Washington & Oregon

FOOD ALERT: Recall Of Ricotta Cheese Sold In Washington & Oregon
AUBURN, Wash. (AP) - An Auburn, Wash., company is recalling Ricotta Salata Frescolina brand cheese that came from supplier Forever Cheese of Long Island City, N.Y.    Peterson Co. says Forever Cheese recalled the product because of possible contamination with listeria bacteria.

Panera franchisee settles Pa. suit by black worker

Panera franchisee settles Pa. suit by black worker
By JOE MANDAKAssociated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) - An Ohio franchisee who runs several western Pennsylvania Panera Bread stores has agreed to pay more than $76,000 to settle discrimination claims by current and former black employees. Chief U.S. District Judge Gary Lancaster on Monday told

10 Things to Know for Today

10 Things to Know for Today
By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Tuesday: 1. ROMNEY: I SPOKE TOO HASTILY GOP candidate says his comment on video clip that nearly half of Americans consider themselves victims was "not elegantly stated" and

Itochu to buy Dole businesses for $1.7 billion

Itochu to buy Dole businesses for $1.7 billion
TOKYO (AP) - Japanese trading company Itochu Corp. said Tuesday it has agreed to buy Dole Food Co.'s worldwide packaged foods and Asia fresh produce businesses for $1.7 billion. Dole's packaged foods business includes products ranging from canned and frozen fruit to bagged salads - product

Business making an anti-regulation pitch to voters

Business making an anti-regulation pitch to voters
By LARRY MARGASAKAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The National Association of Manufacturers, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Federation of Independent Business are working to make the anti-regulatory fervor their members share an issue in the last weeks of the campaign. The chamber and

Business making an anti-regulation pitch to voters

Business making an anti-regulation pitch to voters
By LARRY MARGASAKAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The National Association of Manufacturers, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Federation of Independent Business are working to make the anti-regulatory fervor their members share an issue in the last weeks of the campaign. The chamber and

Romney: 'Great divide' exists over tax philosophy

Romney: 'Great divide' exists over tax philosophy
By KEN THOMASAssociated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Republican Mitt Romney said Tuesday that Democratic President Barack Obama believes government should "take from some to give to the others" as he defended telling wealthy donors that half of Americans believe they are "victims" who are

Romney: 'Great divide' exists over tax philosophy

Romney: 'Great divide' exists over tax philosophy
By KEN THOMASAssociated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Republican Mitt Romney said Tuesday that Democratic President Barack Obama believes government should "take from some to give to the others" as he defended telling wealthy donors that half of Americans believe they are "victims" who are

Obama jabs at Romney over his '47 percent' remarks

Obama jabs at Romney over his '47 percent' remarks
By JIM KUHNHENN and KEN THOMASAssociated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - President Barack Obama declared Tuesday night the occupant of the Oval Office must "work for everyone, not just for some," jabbing back at Mitt Romney's jarring statement that as a candidate, he doesn't worry about the

Obama jabs at Romney over his '47 percent' remarks

Obama jabs at Romney over his '47 percent' remarks
By JIM KUHNHENN and KEN THOMASAssociated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - President Barack Obama declared Tuesday night the occupant of the Oval Office must "work for everyone, not just for some," jabbing back at Mitt Romney's jarring statement that as a candidate, he doesn't worry about the