Kraft Pledges Healthier Snacks Amid Obesity Fight
Kraft plans healthier snacks to curb obesity and deter lawsuits as it aims to set new standards within two to three years. Spokesman Michael Mudd says the moves are the right thing and may also reduce plaintiffs lawyers’ leverage. Kraft, owner of Oscar Mayer and Ritz, taps a $5 billion market for reduced fat salt and sugar products.
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U.S. troop strength in Iraq faces new insurgent pressure
Reports from Baghdad and Tikrit describe daily attacks on American forces as Saddam loyalists resist the ouster. A tribal leader in Tikrit was killed in a drive by shooting as U.S. troops face ambushes, checkpoint shootings occur near Baghdad, and a Fallujah blast at al Hassan mosque courtyard leaves Iraqi casualties amid disputes over blame between Iraqis and the U.S. military.
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