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The invention of the Chicken McNugget

Jan 14, 2013
Chicken McNuggets have generated huge amount of money for McDonald's. But the credit for their invention may belong to a little known poultry scientist who freely shared his research.

Small talk: A breakup museum, Apple's pinch-and-zoom, McFlurry misconduct

Dec 21, 2012
The Dinner Party serves up news that didn't quite make the headlines -- perfect for your dinner party conversations this weekend.

McDonald's plans to stay open on Christmas Day

Dec 18, 2012
McDonald's is telling franchisees to open this year on Christmas Day. Staying open on Thanksgiving this year gave a nice boost to McDonald's sales, and they'd love a repeat performance.

The Romneys love McDonald's

Nov 30, 2012
The late George Romney had a card entitling him to free burgers for life.

Why fast-food workers struggle to unionize

Nov 29, 2012
A walk-out by workers at several fast-food chains in New York marks latest effort to organize an industry with high worker turnover.

McDonald's suffers first sales drop in nine years

Nov 8, 2012
McDonald's same-store sales fell in October due to lower global demand, increasing competition and gains by “higher end” fast food chains.

McDonald's to post calorie counts in all restaurants

Sep 12, 2012
Now all customers will know how many calories are in that Big Mac.

For public good, not for profit.

McDonald's opens all-vegetarian restaurants in India

Sep 6, 2012
The fast food giant makes a bold move in a country where about 50 percent of the people are vegetarian.

The economy bypasses San Bernardino

Jul 18, 2012
The Southern California city considers bankruptcy, after the departure or collapse of successive industries left it unable to pay for fire, police and other services.

IOC head questions McDonald's, Coke sponsorship

Jul 9, 2012
International Olympic Committee president Jacque Rogge is in a sticky spot. Asked whether he sees any problem with having McDonald's and Coke sponsor the world's biggest exposition of physical fitness, he admitted there could be issues with it.