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Judge won't dismiss $75 million casino lawsuit

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:58:56 -0400

JACKSON, Mississippi - A federal judge has refused to dismiss a $75 million lawsuit accusing a Mississippi casino of serving a heavily medicated man so many free drinks that he collapsed in the bathroom of his hotel room and died.

Seamless and GrubHub to combine, no terms revealed

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:14:23 -0400

NEW YORK - Rival online takeout services Seamless North America and GrubHub on Monday announced plans to combine and create a new company covering more than 20,000 restaurants in 500 cities across the U.S.

Charlotte remembers 1963 desegregation 'eat-in'

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:39:23 -0400

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - In the spring of 1963, a prominent civil rights leader led dozens of protesters on a four-mile march from a predominantly African-American college campus to the center of Charlotte's downtown.

Land trust opens new Oregon office, raises profile

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:10:12 -0400

VANCOUVER, Washington - A Vancouver, Washington-based organization dedicated to preserving land near the Columbia River has opened a new office in Hood River, Oregon, in an effort to raise its profile.

Oklahoma grocery store wine proposal being renewed

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:35:21 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Supporters of a plan to permit some grocery stores in Oklahoma's most populous counties sell wine plan to launch a new petition drive to put the proposal to a statewide vote.

Purple truck offers Kingman gourmet tacos

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:58:03 -0400

KINGMAN, Arizona - When local chef Tyson Brown made and tasted his first fish tacos, he immediately realized people would eat them up if he sold them.

SPOTLIGHT: Woman connects food, memories

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:05:20 -0400

PITTSFIELD, Illinois - Becky Acuff stands at a cutting board, carefully slicing green onions.

21 NE Ind. residents charged in welfare fraud scam

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:53:06 -0400

FORT WAYNE, Indiana - Northeastern Indiana authorities have charged 21 people in a welfare fraud scam alleging that they illegally exploited welfare benefits to stock a Fort Wayne restaurant's pantry shelves.

In Pa., how a potato roll became famous

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:27:30 -0400

CHAMBERSBURG, Pennsylvania - Inside the new visitor's center at Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe in Chambersburg is a glimpse into how it all started.

How DC workplace moved to get healthier together

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:35:06 -0400

WASHINGTON - Carrie Clyne's last job was in an office that feasted on a steady supply of junk food. Donuts in the mornings and cupcakes for staffers' birthdays were the familiar routine.

Bartender charged after man, 20, drowns in Minn.

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:28:23 -0400

MAPLE GROVE, Minnesota - A Minnesota bartender is charged with serving alcohol to an underage customer who drowned in a nearby pond after leaving the bar last month.

IU Health removing sugary drinks from hospitals

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:27:15 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - A major Indiana hospital system has started removing all sugary drinks from its cafeterias, vending machines and gift shops.

Rising consumer demands aids organic industry sway

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:54:18 -0400

WASHINGTON - The organic food industry is gaining influence on Capitol Hill, prompted by its entry into traditional farm states and by increasing consumer demand.

Beer being created to honor slain MIT officer

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:43:47 -0400

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - A microbrewery is creating a beer in honor of slain Massachusetts Institute of Technology police officer Sean Collier.

Ascension moves to ban private parties for minors

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:31:38 -0400

GONZALES, Louisiana - The Ascension Parish Council has voted to outlaw the practice of parents hosting parties where youths under the age of 21 are allowed to consume alcohol.

Germany: Mystery over Japanese chef's island death

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:21:15 -0400

BERLIN - Germany's swanky resort island of Sylt has been shaken by the death of a Japanese chef following a fight with two customers who had complained about his food.

Mushroom hunters get ready for white morel season

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:13:11 -0400

ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan - Morel season has arrived and mushroom gatherers are out in pursuit of the fungal delicacy.

Social media rules given for adult beverage makers

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:14:04 -0400

SANTA ROSA, California - Wine, beer and spirits makers that use social media to promote beverages must abide by new federal guidelines governing the practice.

Mich. fruit growers seem to have less frost damage

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:51:39 -0400

SPARTA TOWNSHIP, Michigan - Michigan fruit tree growers who suffered devastating freeze losses one year ago seem to have sustained less serious damage from this week's late frost.

How loyalty programs influence the way you shop

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:47:56 -0400

NEW YORK - Loyalty programs at supermarkets used to be as simple as getting access to the cheaper advertised prices on store shelves.

Lemonade Day to teach kids to be entrepreneurs

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:22:22 -0400

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana - Dexter Griffin's experience at last year's Bloomington Lemonade Day was sweet enough that he's keeping his stand on the same spot for 2013.

Polish exports of meat for Jews, Muslims in limbo

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:55:43 -0400

WARSAW, Poland - For some, it was a barbaric way to treat animals. For others, it was great business.

Chefs raise money for Boston Marathon bomb victims

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:10:12 -0400

BOSTON - Dozens of top chefs left their kitchens on Wednesday to offer fine food and drinks at Fenway Park concession stands in a project intended to raise money for Boston Marathon bombing victims.

In Utah, debate continues over 'Zion curtain'

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:59:12 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - Utah lawmakers are continuing to debate the proposed scaling back an offbeat Utah liquor law. The measure died in the state legislature this year.

Woman found dead after drinking homemade liquor

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:14:56 -0400

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE, Alaska - A woman suspected of drinking homemade liquor died in her sleep in an Alaska village, State Troopers said.