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Monday November 18, 2013

How Would Your City Handle A Mayor Like Rob Ford?

Mayor Rob Ford talks during a City Council debate in Toronto on Nov. 13. Nathan Denette/AP hide caption

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How Would Your City Handle A Mayor Like Rob Ford?

November 18, 2013 • In most of Canada, residents are stuck with elected officials who refuse to resign amidst serious scandal. But in the U.S., it's considerably easier to toss out wayward politicians. Just look at the growing number of recall elections, particularly involving local officials, in recent years.

Tuesday September 25, 2012

Peanut Butter Recall Widens To Other Nut Butters After Salmonella Outbreak

September 25, 2012 • Twenty-nine people in about 18 states have reported becoming sick from a rare strain of Salmonella associated with the peanut butter so far. Peanut butter supplier Sunland, Inc.'s expanded recall is a reminder that our food system depends on just a handful of companies.

Wednesday March 21, 2012

In Winner-Take-All Wisconsin, Primary Is Sideshow To Recall Election

Volunteers at the Wisconsin Democratic Party's recall office in Waukesha entered names from petitions to recall Gov. Scott Walker into their voter databases on March 20. Liz Halloran/NPR hide caption

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It's All Politics

In Winner-Take-All Wisconsin, Primary Is Sideshow To Recall Election

March 21, 2012 • The contest consuming most potential voters is not the state's April 3 presidential primary when 42 potentially crucial delegates will be awarded. It's the June 5 recall election of Gov. Scott Walker.

Friday December 30, 2011

Shots - Health News

Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears

December 30, 2011 • Build-A-Bear Workshop has recalled three products in the past year. The most recent one? The Colorful Hearts teddy bear eyes could come loose and pose a choking hazard for children.

Tuesday October 26, 2010

The Two-Way

GM And Ford Gain On Honda, Toyota In Latest Consumer Reports Survey

October 26, 2010 • Despite gains by Ford and GM, Honda and Toyota make the most-reliable cars and trucks sold in America, according to Consumer Reports' latest annual survey of drivers.

Wednesday August 18, 2010

The Two-Way

FDA Expands Nationwide Egg Recall

August 18, 2010 • The FDA dramatically expanded the nationwide recall of eggs linked to a salmonella outbreak. As of Wednesday, 380 million eggs from an Iowa producer have been recalled. There have been hundreds of illnesses reported but so far no deaths to date.