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PARIS – A group founded to protect France’s Jewish community says anti-Semitic acts in France soared 75 percent last year — many coming as Israel pressed an offensive against Hamas in the Middle East in January. The Jewish Community Protection Service tallied 832 anti-Semitic acts in 2009, up from 474 …

CINCINNATI – Procter & Gamble Co. has recalled two versions of Pringles chips because of concerns about potential Salmonella exposure. The Cincinnati-based consumer products maker says the Cheeseburger and “Taco Night” versions of the snack are being recalled. The company is offering replacement coupons or refunds. P&G says the two …

GEORGETOWN, Del. – A former Georgetown high school teacher has been sentenced to five years in prison for having sex with a 15-year-old student. Twenty-seven-year-old John Thompson was a highly regarded social studies teacher at Sussex Central High School until his arrest last summer. Superior Court Judge Richard Stokes sentenced …