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Stocks move higher as traders wait on the Fed

Stocks move higher as traders wait on the Fed
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
NEW YORK (AP) - The stock market is closing higher as investors anticipate that the Federal Reserve will keep programs to support the U.S. economy in place. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 138 points, or 0.9 percent, to 15,318 Tuesday. The Standard & Poor's 500 rose 12 points, or 0.8

Syrian pound tumbles on US plans to arm rebels

Syrian pound tumbles on US plans to arm rebels
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By ALBERT AJI and BASSEM MROUEAssociated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Many exchange shops closed in Damascus on Tuesday, fearing more chaos a day after the Syrian currency plunged to a new record low, reflecting growing fears in the capital following a U.S. decision to arm rebel groups fighting to

Here's what to watch for Wednesday from the Fed

Here's what to watch for Wednesday from the Fed
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By MARTIN CRUTSINGERAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - What the world hopes to hear Wednesday from the Federal Reserve can be summed up in one word: clarity. Chairman Ben Bernanke will be pressed to settle the wave of confusion and speculation that's consumed investors since he spoke to

Medicare: Cost-saving changes coming for diabetics

Medicare: Cost-saving changes coming for diabetics
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By LAURAN NEERGAARDAP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Medicare begins a major change next month that could save older diabetics money and time when they buy crucial supplies to test their blood sugar - but it also may cause some confusion as patients figure out the new system. On July 1, Medicare

Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire

Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By TOM KRISHER and DEE-ANN DURBINAP Auto Writers DETROIT (AP) - Chrysler abruptly agreed to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps Tuesday, reversing a defiant posture and avoiding a possible public relations nightmare over fuel tanks that can catch fire in a rear-end collision. In deciding on the

3rd pleads guilty in probe of Pilot Flying J

3rd pleads guilty in probe of Pilot Flying J
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By ERIK SCHELZIGAssociated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A third employee of the truck stop chain owned by Tennessee's governor and the owner of the Cleveland Browns pleaded guilty Tuesday in what authorities call a scheme to cheat trucking firms out of rebates. Regional sales manager Kevin

Missouri moves to lift ban on foreign farm owners

Missouri moves to lift ban on foreign farm owners
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By ALAN SCHER ZAGIERAssociated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Weeks before a Chinese conglomerate agreed to buy Smithfield Foods Inc. in the largest such takeover of a U.S. business, Missouri lawmakers quietly approved legislation removing a ban on foreign ownership of agricultural land.

MGM, AEG to develop 20K seat Las Vegas Strip arena

MGM, AEG to develop 20K seat Las Vegas Strip arena
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By KEN RITTERAssociated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) - Years of talk about building a Las Vegas Strip arena capable of hosting professional sports yielded an announcement Tuesday that casino giant MGM Resorts International and entertainment company AEG will build a privately financed 20,000-seat indoor

Stuntwoman sues News Corp. over alleged phone hack

Stuntwoman sues News Corp. over alleged phone hack
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By LINDA DEUTSCHAP Special Correspondent LOS ANGELES (AP) - A woman who worked as a stunt double for Angelina Jolie sued Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. in Los Angeles on Tuesday, claiming she's a victim of a phone hacking scheme to obtain information about the actress. Eunice Huthart, of

Stocks move higher on home building, low inflation

Stocks move higher on home building, low inflation
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
NEW YORK (AP) - The stock market is moving higher in midday trading after the government reported gains in home construction and low inflation. Investors are also sending stocks up because they expect the Federal Reserve will keep in place programs meant to prop up the economy. The Dow Jones

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Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
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