Food firms pledge salt cuts in bacon and rice products
Sixteen food companies including H J Heinz Kraft Foods and Starbucks will join the voluntary National Salt Reduction Initiative to cut salt in bacon flavored rice and dozens of other products. The move aims to reduce American sodium intake by 20 percent and aligns with health groups urging 1 500 to 2 400 milligrams per day to prevent high blood pressure stroke and cardiovascular disease.
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Noriega Extradited to France for Trial on Money Laundering
Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega is extradited from the United States to France to face money laundering charges related to drug proceeds. France seeks a new trial after a prior conviction in absentia, with potential up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
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United States
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France
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U.S
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EBay pulls Kevorkian death van listing for murderabilia rule
Detroit AP reports eBay removed a 1968 Volkswagen van once used by Dr. Jack Kevorkian to assist deaths. A top bid reached 3400 dollars before the auction was pulled within hours. the sale violating the site policy on items linked to notorious murderers within the last century.
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eBay
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Jack Finn
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Iowa
Associated Press
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Democrats Push Bank Controls Amid Senate Setback
Democrats press for sweeping financial reform after a 57 to 41 Senate vote failed to reach the 60 needed to advance. Leaders signal continued talks as Reid's strategic move allows a new tally, with Republicans indicating openness to a substantive bill despite opposition.
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Senate
Wall Street
Harry Reid
White House
Robert Gibbs
Richard Shelby
Banking Committee
Goldman to profit from housing bust probe
Senate investigators allege Goldman Sachs devised a strategy to profit from the mortgage meltdown and misled investors in a web of complex securities. Excerpts from emails and documents are released ahead of a House hearing with CEO Lloyd Blankfein, as Goldman faces SEC fraud charges over mortgage tied investments.
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Fundraising saves Hollywood sign from sprawl near peak
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced a $12.5 million effort to protect 138 acres around the Hollywood sign. Private donors led by Hugh Hefner contributed $6.7 million, with $3.1 million from the state and $2.7 million from local funds to keep the site free of luxury development.
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Schwarzenegger
J. Paul Getty
Aileen Getty
Steven Spielberg
Tom Hanks
Cahuenga Peak
California
Hollywood Ending Hailed by Land President
In the San Fernando Valley scene, William B. Rogers, president of Land, declared, “Today, we have the Hollywood ending we hoped for,” signaling a favorable outcome for the project.
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Hollywood
William B. Rogers
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Trust For Public Land
Massey mine clears gases before Upper Big Branch blast
Massey Energy officials said air samples taken minutes before the Upper Big Branch explosion showed no high explosive gas levels and airflow was normal. The disaster killed 29 workers, with regulators citing preshift violations at the mine and ongoing investigations into the cause.
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