McDonald's Pulls Sliced Tomatoes Over Salmonella Fear
McDonalds halted serving sliced tomatoes in U S restaurants amid Salmonella linked to uncooked tomatoes. Spokeswoman Danya Proud says grape tomatoes remain in salads as no problem found. CDC notes at least 23 hospitalizations, 16 states affected. no deaths reported. Winn-Dixie also pulling some tomatoes. other chains pausing tomato sales while officials trace the outbreak.
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Lemonade tradition nudges Bluefield toward 90-degree day
The Mercer County Airport reached 89.1 degrees as Bluefield dodged a 90-degree reading for a fourth straight day. Meachum notes Roanoke hit 99 and recalls the city’s lemonade tradition began in 1939, with free lemonade tied to 90-degree heat. Forecaster expects 86 on Wednesday, 84 Thursday, then cooling to the low 80s and upper 70s by weekend.
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Kennedy Returns Home After Brain Surgery Sail at Hyannis Port
Senator Edward M. Kennedy, 76, came home to Hyannis Port after a 3 1/2 hour operation to remove a malignant glioma at Duke University Medical Center. He left Durham Monday morning and sailed with his wife within hours, doctors calling his recovery excellent as he recuperates at home before further treatment.
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Gas price surge points to higher costs ahead
Gas prices may rise another 2 to 3 cents, with analysts noting a tape delay in price adjustments. Higher crude costs push producers to lift prices even as drivers cut back, prompting larger vehicle shifts and GM plant closures. Oil nears $139, fueling expectations of Memorial Day peaks and summer volatility.
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Flooded region stretched by rivers and heat across Midwest
Wide weather coverage details that flood waters swamped Wisconsin and Indiana, prompting evacuations for about two thousand residents near Wyocena and Pardeeville dams. Dam spillways failed, sandbagging underway as White River crested well above flood levels. The Midwest faced a new storm system with potential three inch rain on Indiana, while Illinois, Ohio Valley and Wisconsin bore heat waves and power outages. President Bush declared a major disaster in 29 Indiana counties and Wisconsin activated emergency measures.
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Heloise readers share etiquette tips and fixes
Readers offer practical hints from phone etiquette to fax removal and kitchen organization. Contributions cover identifying callers, avoiding cell phone interference, politely handling store calls, and using mail and voicemail effectively. Plus tips on prescription checks and compact dish drainage solutions.
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