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Hormel’s Jennie-O turkey sales surge as competitors contract
The Austin, Minn.-based food company has seen sales of its ground poultry defy an overall contraction in the turkey industry.
Trump's big plans on trade and more run up against laws of political gravity, separation of powers
Trump still has tariffs in place on autos, steel and aluminum, based on national security arguments under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. He could use other laws to start new ...
Argentine court declares a mistrial in the case over the death of soccer star Maradona
An Argentine court on Thursday declared a mistrial in the case of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona.
African Development Bank elects top economist as president to face funding challenges
The African Development Bank elected Mauritanian economist Sidi Ould Tah as its next president on Thursday to steer the region's top development finance institution through difficult times amid ...
Del Toro takes it easy during 18th stage of Giro as Denz wins with solo breakaway
Overall leader Isaac Del Toro had a chance to take it relatively easy during the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday, which was won by German rider Nico Denz with a solo breakaway.
March Madness bracket expansion would add value and could be decided in next few months, Baker says
NCAA President Charlie Baker sees value in expanding the NCAA Tournament by a handful of teams and wants to reach a decision on the matter in the next few months, he said Thursday.
Oilers look to close out Stars in West final again and advance to Stanley Cup rematch with Panthers
The Edmonton Oilers have the opportunity for another series-clinching Game 5 victory on the road, one that would send them to a Stanley Cup Final rematch and again knock out the Dallas Stars.
Brewers send Joel Payamps outright to Triple-A Nashville after he clears waivers
Right-handed reliever Joel Payamps cleared waivers and was sent outright to the minor leagues on Thursday, a week after the Milwaukee Brewers had designated him for assignment.
Special Tony for educators goes to NYC high school teacher who urges students to 'step out the box'
The special Tony Award that honors educators is going to a New York public high school teacher who shows how theater skills can apply to a career in the arts — and also far away from it.
Long-shuttered US ambassador's residence in Damascus is reopened as Washington mends ties with Syria
An American flag was hoisted outside of the long-shuttered U.S. ambassador's residence in Damascus on Thursday, in a sign of growing ties between Washington and the new Syrian government.
World drug-fighting leaders get unprecedented 3rd term in move critics call ultimate bait and switch
The president and vice president of the World Anti-Doping Agency were reelected to unprecedented third terms Thursday in a move the agency's critics say undercuts its promise to make meaningful ...
Federal judge extends order blocking Trump administration ban on foreign students at Harvard
A federal judge on Thursday extended an order blocking the Trump administration's attempt to bar Harvard University from enrolling foreign students.