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McDonald's admits to using wheat and dairy in fries

February 15, 2006

KUTV: McDonald's admitted to using wheat and dairy products to make its French fries taste better. The reason McDonald's is now revealing this is new…

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President Bush speaks at Wendy's

February 15, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — President Bush spoke at Wendy's headquarters Feb. 15. He talked about good health, and his plan to help America pay for it at the home office of…

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New Zealand McDonald's workers strike

February 12, 2006

New Zealand — N.Z. McDonald's workers carried out a symbolic strike Feb. 12, according to the organization SuperSizeMyPay.com. A news release said 10…

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Oakland to tax fast-food waste

February 9, 2006

Associated Press: Fed up with burger wrappers, French fry containers and paper cups on the roadsides, Oakland, Calif., officials have decided to force…

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Taco Bell employees prevent robbery attempt

January 30, 2006

Star News: A Tennessee man's attempt to rob a Taco Bell was foiled when employees prevented him from leaving the restaurant. After Hendersonville Police…

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Woman sues Georgetown McDonald's

January 22, 2006

GEORGETOWN, Del. — A woman has filed suit against the owners of a McDonald's restaurant claiming she found blood in her 12-year-old's hot fudge sundae. The…

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Wendy's finger chili couple sentenced to prison

January 18, 2006

Associated Press: A couple who planted a severed finger in a bowl of chili at a Wendy's was sentenced to prison terms of nine years and more than 12 years…

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Couple in Wendy's case to be sentenced

January 17, 2006

Associated Press: Prosecutors have asked a judge to impose the maximum sentence on a Nevada couple who pleaded guilty to planting a human fingertip in a bowl…

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In-N-Out Burgers sues VP

January 15, 2006

L.A. Times: In-N-Out Burgers Inc. is suing one of its vice presidents, Richard Boyd, for fraud and embezzlement. Boyd previously had filed a lawsuit, also in…

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