Good day, bad day: May 31, 2012

A Houston waiter scores a $5,000 tip, while New York's mayor declares war on soda — and more winners and losers of today's news cycle

Unfortunately, this tip jar hasn't been as lucky as one Houston waiter, who just received a $5,000 gratuity from a very generous customer.
(Image credit: Rick Gayle Studio/Corbis)

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