Lawsuit to block horse slaughter dismissed in New Mexico
A federal judge in New Mexico dismissed a lawsuit by the Humane Society and other groups aimed at permanently halting horse slaughter. The ruling clears the way for possible resumption of horse killings for human consumption at plants in Roswell New Mexico, Iowa and Missouri. The HSUS said it will appeal and seek state actions to block openings.
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Storms leave five dead across central U S
A Halloween storm swept from the Gulf Coast to the eastern Great Lakes killing at least five people four in Texas and one in Tennessee It contributed to a school bus overturn in a rain swollen Kansas creek Winds up to 50 mph were forecast for Friday afternoon with 230 wind reports across 12 states and tornadoes reported in several states
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Obama did not consider dropping Biden from 2012 ticket
A White House official says President Obama never considered replacing Vice President Biden with Hillary Clinton in 2012. The aides reportedly thought the move would not materially improve odds. Spokesman Jay Carney did not deny the floated idea.
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Food stamps cuts hit discount stores and grocers
Annie Crist fears telling her two daughters that Friday's benefit cuts will reduce meals with less chicken and fewer hamburgers. Lawmakers seek deeper cuts, risking 3 million lost recipients, with discount retailers like Dollar General, Family Dollar, and Walmart facing the impact as spending rose to 78.4 billion in the year ending September 30.
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Food stamp cuts hit families in Eastern Iowa area
Crist plans for a $50 drop in monthly benefits from 547 to 497 for herself and two daughters, a 5 percent reduction likely to curb purchases of fresh meat fruit and vegetables. Grocers warn retailers will feel the impact as many beneficiaries lack extra income to cover the gap.
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Hallmark apologizes over changing lyrics on holiday ornament
Hallmark apologized after changing the Deck the Halls lyric on a Keepsake ornament to "Can we wow our FUN apparel" drawing widespread reaction. The company said it never intended to offend and will not pull the ornament despite criticism from some social media voices and supporters noting Hallmark's LGBT charity work.
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Health Exchanges enroll 248 in first two days under strain
Documents from a congressional oversight panel reveal Obamacare exchanges enrolled 248 people in the first two days as website outages and software errors hampered sign ups. Notes from Oct 1 and Oct 2 meetings show six enrollments on day one and about 40 000 applicants waiting in a virtual waiting room.
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