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Vintage Apple computer auctioned off for $668,000

Vintage Apple computer auctioned off for $668,000
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 25th
BERLIN (AP) - An auctioneer says one of Apple's first computers - a functioning 1976 model - has been sold for a record 516,000 euros ($668,000). German auction house Breker said Saturday an Asian client, who asked not to be named, bought the so-called Apple 1, which the tech company's

Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapse

Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapse
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 25th
By MIKE BAKER and JOAN LOWYAssociated Press SEATTLE (AP) - Thousands of bridges around the United States may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound. The crossings are kept standing by engineering design, not supported with brute strength

In Ethiopia, African Union celebrates 50 years

In Ethiopia, African Union celebrates 50 years
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 25th
By KIRUBEL TADESSEAssociated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - The African Union on Saturday marked 50 years since the founding of a continentwide organization that helped liberate Africa from colonial masters and which now is trying to stay relevant on a continent regularly troubled by conflict.

Jordan king says extremism 'grown fat' on conflict

Jordan king says extremism 'grown fat' on conflict
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 25th
By DALE GAVLAKAssociated Press SOUTHERN SHUNEH, Jordan (AP) - Jordan's King Abdullah II said Saturday extremism has "grown fat" off of the longstanding conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. "Good faith talks must get going," Abdullah told the opening of a two-day meeting of the Geneva-

Stocks fade, post first weekly loss in a month

Stocks fade, post first weekly loss in a month
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 24th
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks prices are closing mostly lower on Wall Street, giving the market its first weekly loss in a month. The Dow Jones industrial average edged up eight points to 15,303 Friday, a gain of 0.1 percent. The Dow was supported by a big gain in Procter & Gamble. The Standard &

Schumer urges look at security in Sprint deal

Schumer urges look at security in Sprint deal
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 24th
By PETER SVENSSONAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Sen. Charles Schumer urged regulators to "use extreme caution" when reviewing the proposed acquisition of No. 3 cell carrier Sprint Nextel by Japan's Softbank, saying the Japanese company's use of Chinese networking equipment could open

FDA warns of infections tied to Tennessee pharmacy

FDA warns of infections tied to Tennessee pharmacy
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 24th
By MATTHEW PERRONEAP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Health officials are investigating cases involving patients who suffered complications after being injected with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy. The Food and Drug Administration said Friday the

Delta ups the ante in battle for NY travel market

Delta ups the ante in battle for NY travel market
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 24th
By SCOTT MAYEROWITZAP Airlines Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Delta's formula for winning over New York travelers is simple: floor-to-ceiling windows, abundant power outlets and a burger joint with a cult-like following. The airline opened a sprawling $1.4 billion terminal at Kennedy Airport Friday, a

Netflix looks to hook subscribers with 'Arrested'

Netflix looks to hook subscribers with 'Arrested'
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 24th
By MICHAEL LIEDTKEAP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Netflix is hoping this weekend's release of the resurrected TV series "Arrested Development" will draw more subscribers to its Internet video service. The award-winning show about the dysfunctional Bluth family returns Sunday, seven

Venezuela to create new workers militia

Venezuela to create new workers militia
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 24th
By KARL RITTER and JORGE RUEDAAssociated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela's president has ordered the creation of a new workers' militia to defend the country's "Bolivarian revolution" at a time when the government faces economic problems and political turmoil. President

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Obama To Visit Tornado-Ravaged OK Town

Obama To Visit Tornado-Ravaged OK Town
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama will travel to tornado-ravaged Moore, Okla., on Sunday.    That's according to a White House official, who wasn't authorized to publicly discuss the trip ahead of the official announcement and requested anonymity.    A

Flooding forces evacuation of 1,300 in ND town

Flooding forces evacuation of 1,300 in ND town
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd
By BLAKE NICHOLSON and DAVE KOLPACKAssociated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A dam that threatened to give way and flood a North Dakota town was holding back the water on Wednesday, though the 1,300 residents of Cavalier were still being told to stay away from their homes. Steady rainfall between

Armed Robbery At McDonalds In Cheney

Armed Robbery At McDonalds In Cheney
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd
CHENEY, Wash. - Officers with the Cheney Police Department and Eastern Washington University were called to an armed robbery late Tuesday night.  Officers say a suspect walked into the McDonalds on 1st and College Hill and demanded money. The suspect fled the scene and officers did not have a