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Minnesota woman hospitalized with sepsis sues Chipotle over salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers

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A Minnesota woman hospitalized with sepsis after eating a Chipotle burrito bowl is suing the restaurant chain, alleging it served salmonella-contaminated jalapeño peppers that triggered a multistate outbreak now linked to more than 200 illnesses. Kristen Behne filed the lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Minnesota, seeking more than $75,000 in damages. According to…

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress, seeking to bypass floor vote with DOJ referral

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Washington — The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week, arguing that he inappropriately invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. “Holding a witness in contempt is a serious thing, and it should be…