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• Three major fires in Southern California continue to blaze, but the powerful Santa Ana winds have subsided for now. As firefighters battle the massive flames, agencies are helping displaced families. — Los Angeles Times
• Citigroup plans to cut about 53,000 jobs soon, in addition to 22,000 already announced. The company will discus the decision, originally posted on the its website, with employees at a company-wide townhall meeting in New York. — AP



• The lawsuit brought against CBS by ex anchor Dan Rather has uncovered evidence of GOP influence at the network. Documents suggest that CBS began an investigation of Rather, and his 2004 segment about President Bush's National guard service, was intended to appease Republican critics of the network. — New York Times
• A National Health Service Doctor in England has admitted to being a terrorist. The 29-year-old doctor allegedly attempted car bombings in London and at Glasgow Airport. — BBC News

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Recently we heard that McDonald's and Prince Charles were at odds. The Prince thinks the restaurant should be banned, while McDonald's says the Prince obviously hasn't noticed all their efforts to add healthy fare to their menu. Perhaps during this little argument McD's forgot about their latest menu addition, which is anything but healthy...

The Bigger Burger (aka the Angus One Third Pounder) is the latest burger to be added to the apparently super healthy McDonald's menu. Currently the bigger high-end (it costs a little bit more - $3.99) Angus burger is being tested in 600 Southern California locations. There are three variations to The Bigger Burger, which reportedly range in 720 to 860 calories.

Maybe it's just me, but this "bigger burger" really does not help their healthy argument -- In thinking of a previous post: Do you think McDonald's should be banned? Take the poll.