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The United Nations’ World Food Program, or WFP, is preparing to launch a mammoth, three-year relief operation in Afghanistan this year for 7.4 million people at a cost of $1.2 billion — but less than half of that amount will actually go to purchasing food for the war-ravaged country. The …

Honda’s top finance executive warns that Toyota’s growing recall effort could have a ripple effect throughout the industry, as consumer lose faith in the world’s automakers, The Wall Street Journal reports. Honda Chief Financial Executive Yoichi Hojo tells the paper that “if customers start to harbor doubts about [quality and …

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. – America’s last surviving World War I veteran is now 109. Frank Woodruff Buckles celebrated his birthday Monday with family and friends at his home in West Virginia. Buckles, who was born in Harrison County, Mo., says he hopes to celebrate at least a few more. And …