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In the past two years, many food companies — including candy-makers — have decided to label their products as non-GMO. Because practically all sugar beets in the U.S. are genetically modified, those food products are now using sugar derived from sugar cane. There is no genetically modified sugar cane.

As Big Candy Ditches GMOs, Sugar Beet Farmers Hit A Sour Patch

As companies shun genetically modified ingredients, they're buying more sugar extracted from sugar cane rather than beets. Sugar beet farmers are thinking of going back to conventional beets.

Russia Boosts Troop Presence In Eastern Europe, Stoking Neighbor's Fears

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Hannes Hanso, Estonia's defense minister, about Russia's actions and intentions in NATO's Eastern region and beyond.

With Leak Of 'Panama Papers,' A Glimpse Of World's Fiscal Underbelly

Over 11 million records have been leaked from a law firm based in Panama, shedding light on the flow of dark money in the global financial system. Reporter Jake Bernstein explains what was revealed.

Opened in 1972, Bangkok Market was the first Thai food grocer in Los Angeles. It became a de facto community center and a magnet for both Asian immigrants and chefs looking for rare ingredients.

The Family-Run Thai Market That Feeds LA's Eclectic Food Scene

The Tilakamonkul family opened Bangkok Market in 1972. It became a magnet for Asian immigrants and chefs looking for rare ingredients. Their own son, Jet Tila, is now a celebrity chef.

Donald Trump listens as former House Speaker Newt Gingrich talks to the media after a meeting in New York in 2011 when Gingrich was running for president.

Who Will Be Trump's, Clinton's Vice President?

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will be picking very different running mates. Here are 14 people in six categories they could choose from.

Donald Trump speaks during a campaign stop in Carmel, Ind., on Monday.

Kasich Drops Out Of Presidential Race; Donald Trump Assured GOP Nomination

The Ohio governor has suspended his presidential campaign, leaving Donald Trump as the last man standing. Kasich won one state — his home state — and trails far behind in the delegate count.

Jamala representing Ukraine performs the song "1944" at the Ericsson Globe on Saturday in Stockholm, Sweden.

A Heavy Dose Of Glitter, Pyrotechnics and Politics At Eurovision 2016

Ukraine's Jamala is this year's winner with a haunting song about the mass deportation of Crimean Tatars during World War II. Politics are never far from the surface at the European song contest.

Peyton Manning Retires, Maria Sharapova Fails Drug Test

Fresh off a Super Bowl victory, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning announced he will retire after 18 seasons. Tennis star Maria Sharapova said Monday she failed a drug test.

Rick Bayless is a master of Mexican cuisine. He's also a white guy from Oklahoma. Over the years, that has made him the target of criticism. Who gets to be the ambassador of a cuisine?

When Chefs Become Famous Cooking Other Cultures' Food

Rick Bayless is a master of Mexican fare. He's also a white guy from Oklahoma. Over the years, that's made him the target of criticism. Who gets to be the ambassador of a cuisine?

Archaeological conservator Luisa Duarte holds a Roman waxed writing tablet at Bloomberg's London offices on Wednesday. This tablet contains the earliest written reference to London, dated A.D. 65-80; it reads "Londinio Mogontio" -- that is, "in London, to Mogontius."

Hello From Londinium: Oldest Handwritten Documents In British History Discovered

Notes, bills and contracts dating to as early as A.D. 43 were discovered during work on a new building in London. The wooden tablets mention debts, legal disputes and one Tertius the Brewer.

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