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Monday, January 07, 2013  Months after robbing a McDonald's, the suspected robber returns to eat, but the staff recognize him.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Gay rights activists answer 'Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day' with national 'Kiss In'

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a Baptist minister, declared Wednesday national "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day."

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  There were no injuries. Police are still searching for the shooter

Monday, April 02, 2012  It's a whopper of a menu change as Burger King adds smoothies, snack wraps, salads that are like McDonald's.

Monday, October 03, 2011  Customers tell restaurants they want to eat healthy, then order the Thickburger

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Chain restaurants commit to adding healthier items to children's menus

Friday, July 08, 2011  A new report shows nearly a third of Missouri residents are obese.

Saturday, June 25, 2011  As a major government report said the war on obesity must begin among younger children a fast food giant is taking toys out of their kids’ meals.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  Company officials said they have about 200 jobs available in the KRCG viewing area.

Friday, March 04, 2011  Study will have participants add 1,000 excess calories a day in shakes, fries and Big Macs

Tuesday, October 05, 2010  San Francisco lawmakers have given preliminary approval to a law that would prohibit fast-food restaurants from putting toys in children's meals unless they include fruits and vegetables and don't have too many unhealthy calories.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009  Jury finds ex-handyman guilty of killing 7 at suburban Chicago fast food restaurant in 1993

Monday, August 31, 2009  Victims cope as trial begins for man accused in stabbing, shootings of 7 at Ill. restaurant