Suit settled over condom in Whopper
A Vermont man dropped a suit against a Burger King franchisee after settling a claim over finding an unwrapped condom in a Whopper. Both sides agree to cover their own costs, with the restaurant owner disputing origin of the item based on forensic and video evidence.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Burger King
Devin McLaughlin
Rutland
Chile miners guard story to safeguard earnings from media
The 33 rescued miners in Copiapo plan to split all income from interviews movies books and media appearances. They hired an accountant to track profits and will decide what to reveal to the public. Family members say the miners will speak as a group to protect their interests.
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Chile
Atacama Desert
Omar Reygadas
Associated Press
Ximena Alejandra Reygadas
San Jose
Ramirez
Los 33
Luis Urzua
San Jose Gold and Copper
Federal resistance to California pot legalization stance
Attorney General Eric Holder said the federal government will enforce the Controlled Substances Act in all states even if California voters approve Proposition 19 legalizing recreational marijuana. He warned legalization would impede joint policing efforts against drug traffickers and undermine public safety.
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Democrats favor politics over loyalty in key House races
Democrats rush to protect vulnerable incumbents by backing candidates who opposed major policies. The party outsizedly funds last minute TV ads in 59 districts while Republicans target 82 races, with MPs like Driehaus Kilroy Kosmas and others who opposed health care and climate measures receiving intensified support.
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Steve Driehaus
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Nancy Pelosi
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Zack Space
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin
South Dakota
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D-N.y
Chelagat Misiko
Utica
N.Y
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