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Cat food under nationwide recall over salmonella risk

(CNN)—A Utah company is recalling two-pound frozen bags of Quest beef cat food sold nationwide over fears it may be contaminated with salmonella. “Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed…

BBB warns people of ‘Secret Sister’ gift exchange scam

The Better Business Bureau (BBB)  is warning against ‘Secret Sister’ gift exchanges saying they are actually an illegal pyramid schemes. it starts with an email or social media invitation. people are then asked to buy and mail a modest gift to a stranger and told they’ll get a certain number of gifts in return. They’re also encouraged to invite other…

Latest polls show Biden leading Democratic field in SC

(CNN) — According to new polls from Quinnipiac University and the University of North Florida,  Former Vice President Joe Biden is leading the Democratic Primary field here in South Carolina. According to both the polls,  about one-third of likely voters in South Carolina plan to support Biden in the coming election. Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren follows Biden in second place,…

Deval Patrick joins already crowded 2020 Presidential race

(CNN) —Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has officially entered the already crowded 20-20 presidential race. Patrick, a Democrat admits his late-entry into the race won’t be easy but says he’s ready for the challenge. Patrick has missed the deadline to appear on the primary ballots in Alabama and Arkansas, but filed for the New Hampshire primary Thursday after his announcement….

CDC reports fewer people are smoking cigarettes in the US

(CNN) – A new report suggests fewer people are smoking cigarettes in the US. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 13.7 percent of adults smoked cigarettes last year. The report also found cigarette smokers have become more likely to try quitting in the past 12 months, attributing the decline in smoking to public health education. The…

Facebook shuts down billions of fake accounts

(CNN) — One social media platform has shut down billions of fake accounts this year alone. Facebook says 5.4 billion accounts were removed in its efforts to minimize misinformation spread on the platform. The company says as many as five-percent of its monthly users are fake. The company says data shows that it took down about three million pieces of…

Boeing hopeful that its troubled 737 Max Jet will fly this year

(CNN) – After two fatal crashes that killed 346 people, Boeing remains optimistic that the 737 Max Jet will get back in the air this year. Those crashes have been tied to an automatic safety system on the plane. Boeing says it is working around the clock to fix that issue. The Federal Aviation Administration is refusing to comment on…

Veteran’s Day at the ‘Tomb of the Unknown Soldier’

(CNN) — At The Arlington National Cemetery on Veteran’s Day, hundreds gathered for the annual wreath laying ceremony which was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Vice President Mike Pence participated in the ceremony Monday. The tomb honors all veterans who died without their remains being identified. Categories: National News, Politics Tags: tomb of the unknown