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New Fast-Food Battlefield: Breakfast

LOS ANGELES – After a year of rolling out salads and other products aimed at revitalizing lunch-time sales, several fast-food chains are revamping their breakfast menus and marketing. For many U.S. consumers, McDonald’s Corp.’s (MCD) Egg McMuffin sandwich, first introduced in the 1970s, is synonymous with fast-food breakfast, and that …

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Witness: Jacko Defense Harassing Me

LOS ANGELES – A comedy club owner who is a witness in the Michael Jackson (search) molestation case held a news conference Wednesday to accuse the singer’s defense team of harassing him. As soon as he wrapped up his remarks, he was served with a fresh defense subpoena. Jamie Masada …

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Same-Sex Couple Seeks Benefits in R.I.

TIVERTON, R.I. – A retired Tiverton (Rhode Island) High School teacher married in Massachusetts (search) last year has asked for health care coverage for her same-sex spouse. The Tiverton School Committee is seeking an answer from a Newport County Superior Court judge on the legality of Cheryl McCullough’s request. McCullough …

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