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Europeans dealing with dual horse meat scandals in food chain

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There’s an emerging scandal, or scandal, around horse meat across Europe. In some cases, inedible horses not fit for human consumption were passed into the food chain. In another, horse meat was passed off as ground beef — tricking consumers.

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Europeans Scramble to Rein in Horsemeat Scandal

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Polls open in battleground state of Pennsylvania

Global Politics

One of the most important states for both of the presidential candidates is Pennsylvania, and its polls are open now. The Takeaway is joined by Peter Crimmins from WHYY in Philadelphia.

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