Here for long haul

CINCINNATI – Fantasy football means real business for restaurants, and some big chains have launched promotional drives to score with dedicated players of the growing pastime.

NEW YORK – Baby carrot farmers are launching a campaign that pitches the little, orange, crunchy snacks as daring, fun and naughty – just like junk food.

CHICAGO – The economy is weakening, home sales are plunging and stocks are on a long slide. Now comes something even scarier for investors – the beginning of what is traditionally the worst month in the market.

RICHMOND, Va. – Galen Kipe hasn’t smoked a cigarette in more than three months.