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FDA inspectors have announced raw jalapeños may be to blame for spreading the strain of salmonella bacteria found in tomatoes this past April and May. Over 1,200 people in 42 states became ill after eating the tainted produce. The tomato industry estimates it lost over $100 million as a result of the scare.

A Puerto Rico judge has cleared reggaetonero Don Omar of drug and weapons charges, citing contradictory testimony from two police officers. Don Omar faced 10 years in prison.

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Car maker Ford Motor Co. is planning to shift from making trucks and SUVs to smaller, fuel-efficient vehicles. Ford's U.S. sales dropped by 14 percent in the first six months of this year. General Motors announced a similar move last month.

In an effort to protect Venezuela from what he calls the "North American empire," President Hugo Chávez proposed a military alliance with Russia: "If Russia's armed forces want to be present in Venezuela, they will be given a warm welcome."

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FDA inspectors have announced raw jalapeños may be to blame for spreading the strain of salmonella bacteria found in tomatoes this past April and May. Over 1,200 people in 42 states became ill after eating the tainted produce. FDA food safety chief David Acheson says the jalapeño discovery "enables us to ultimately, hopefully, pinpoint the source of the contamination which has caused the outbreak."

A Puerto Rico judge has cleared reggaetonero Don Omarof drug and weapons charges, citing contradictory testimony from two police officers. Don Omar faced 10 years in prison.

Car maker Ford Motor Co. is planning to shift from making trucks and SUVs to smaller, fuel-efficient vehicles. Ford's U.S. sales dropped by 14 percent in the first six months of this year.