WEST CHESTER — His campaign rocked anew, a feisty Herman Cain claimed a “groundswell of positive support” from backers on Wednesday and accused critics of trying to derail his White House bid as he worked to stem the fallout from allegations of a 13-year extramarital affair.
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Together for the first time in three weeks, Republican presidential candidates assembled in ailing Michigan for a debate on how they would fix the economy. Also sure to come up Wednesday night: the past week’s allegations of sexual impropriety that have rocked Herman Cain’s campaign.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Under rising pressure from fellow Republicans, presidential hopeful Herman Cain sought to muddy the reputation of one accuser, forcefully denied any and all allegations of sexual impropriety and vowed Tuesday the growing controversy would not drive him from the race for the White House.
WASHINGTON — Parents seeking healthier restaurant meals for their kids can start to look beyond chicken nuggets and macaroni-and-cheese. At least 19 restaurant chains — including Burger King, Chili’s, IHOP and Friendly’s — said Wednesday that they will include healthier options on their children’s menus. At least 15,000 restaurant locations will focus on increasing servings of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains and low-fat dairy. The items will have less fats, sugars and sodium.