Global food prices spark concern of political unrest, increased poverty levels and market instability. (27:47)
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Government Says up to 10 Percent in U.S. Lack Good Internet
(Feb 18, 2011) WASHINGTON (AP) -- As many as one in 10 Americans can't get Internet connections that are fast enough for common online activities such as watching video or teleconferencing, and two thirds of schools have broadband connections that are too slow to...
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Record Number of Grain Bin Accidents in 2010
(Feb 18, 2011) DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Clumps of moldy corn crashed down around Lael Steinhoff, burying him above his waist for more than three hours before rescue workers could free him from a grain bin on his western Iowa farm.
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Campbell Soup Co. Plans to Fight Hunger, Obesity
(Feb 18, 2011) CAMDEN, N.J (AP) -- The Campbell Soup Co.
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Ousted USDA Employee Sues Conservative Blogger
(Feb 18, 2011) WASHINGTON (AP) -- A former Agriculture Department employee who was shown in an edited video making what appeared to be racist remarks has sued the conservative blogger who posted the video that led to her dismissal.
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Montana Governor Blocks Yellowstone Bison Slaughter
(Feb 18, 2011) BILLINGS, Mont (AP) -- Montana Gov.
