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Columbia Banking System (COLB) is buying fellow regional bank Pacific Continental (PCBK) for about $644 million, or $27.85 per share in stock.Pacific Continental closed at $20.80 on Monday. Hostess Brands (TWNK) voluntarily recalled its limited edition white peppermint Hostess Twinkies, because of concerns about Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported, however. WATERCOOLER A frantic fourth quarter and a championship rematch between Clemson and Alabama was decided with one second left https://click.response.cnbc.com/?qs=2093f7b1dddc7d96fc739a6cf6157987b2344efffea8528084583d0595066f4677f950e0192bc4b2 in favor of Clemson last night, ending the Tigers 35-year college football title drought. 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