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Chipotle Will Close February 8 For Company-Wide Meeting: Reports

Chipotle will temporarily close stores on February 8 for a company-wide meeting about food safety, according to multiple reports, after outbreaks of E. coli and norovirus at locations across the country have sickened hundreds of customers and led to a criminal investigation.

The popular burrito chain’s stores will be closed “for a few hours” on that Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported. >>>read more.

Photo: Chipotle.com

Giant Panda Cub Bei Bei Makes Debut Saturday at the National Zoo

The Smithsonian National Zoo’s most famous resident is about to step into the spotlight. The Zoo is introducing Giant Panda cub Bei Bei in bits and pieces, with an unveiling to the general public Saturday.

The panda house has been closed since August to give the mother and cub quiet and time to bond. When it reopens, the panda house will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, according to the zoo. >>>read more.

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$100K Powerball Lottery Winner Rarely Ever Played

• “The numbers started to match, and I began to breathe hard,” lottery winner Debbie Taylor said.

Judge OKs GOP’s ‘Loyalty Oath’ For Now

• U.S. District Judge Hannah Lauck said a trial still must be held to rule on the constitutionality of the requirement.

Walmart Closing 269 Stores: Virginia Spared

• Surprise announcement Friday, with list of 154 Walmart locations in the U.S. that will be closed.

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