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China sentences underground bank operator to death

China sentences underground bank operator to death
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 20th
By JOE McDONALDAP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) - A businesswoman in southern China has been sentenced to death on charges of defrauding investors as the government tightens controls on informal financing that is widely used by entrepreneurs. Lin Haiyan was convicted of "illegal fundraising" for

Oil price falls below $96 a barrel

Oil price falls below $96 a barrel
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 20th
By PAMELA SAMPSONAP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) - The price of oil fell Monday ahead of the release later this week of economic data from the U.S. and China, the world's two largest economies, and a speech by the Federal Reserve chief. Benchmark crude for June delivery was down 55 cents to $95

China asks NKorea to release fishing boat, crew

China asks NKorea to release fishing boat, crew
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 20th
By LOUISE WATTAssociated Press BEIJING (AP) - China is urging North Korea to release a Chinese fishing boat whose owner says it was seized by gun-toting North Koreans earlier this month and held for ransom, in the latest irritant in relations between the neighboring allies. The seizure of the

Asian stocks rise on signs of steady US recovery

Asian stocks rise on signs of steady US recovery
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 20th
By PAMELA SAMPSONAP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) - Evidence of a steady economic recovery in the U.S. helped push Asian stock markets higher Monday. A gauge of future economic activity issued Friday rose more than expected, a sign that the world's biggest economy is improving. Consumer

Consumer group flags high SPF ratings on sunscreen

Consumer group flags high SPF ratings on sunscreen
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 20th
By MATTHEW PERRONEAP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Sunbathers headed to the beach this summer will find new sunscreen labels on store shelves that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use. But despite those long-awaited changes, many sunscreens continue to carry SPF

US gas prices up 11 cents over past 2 weeks

US gas prices up 11 cents over past 2 weeks
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 19th
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) - The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has jumped 11 cents over the past two weeks. The Lundberg Survey of fuel prices released Sunday says the price of a gallon of regular is $3.66. Midgrade costs an average of $3.84 a gallon, and premium is $3.98. Diesel held

Jamie Dimon under pressure ahead of investor vote

Jamie Dimon under pressure ahead of investor vote
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 19th
By CHRISTINA REXRODEAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the country's biggest bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs. It's been just more than a year since his bank, JPMorgan Chase, revealed a

Jamie Dimon under pressure ahead of investor vote

Jamie Dimon under pressure ahead of investor vote
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 19th
By CHRISTINA REXRODEAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the country's biggest bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs. It's been just more than a year since his bank, JPMorgan Chase, revealed a

Slim, broadcasters take fight to soccer field

Slim, broadcasters take fight to soccer field
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 19th
By CARLOS A. RODRIGUEZAssociated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexicans often feel that billionaire Carlos Slim owns everything in their country, from telephone and Internet companies to banks and chain stores, but his latest acquisitive foray is meeting resistance after touching a national passion:

'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes

'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 19th
By DAVID GERMAINAP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations. The latest voyage of the

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Small Fla. city anxious to learn jackpot winner

Small Fla. city anxious to learn jackpot winner
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 20th
By TAMARA LUSH and BARBARA RODRIGUEZAssociated Press ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) - It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million. The lucky ticket was bought sometime Saturday

Public Memorial For Fairchild Airmen Of KC-135 Tanker Crash In Kyrgyzstan

Public Memorial For Fairchild Airmen Of KC-135 Tanker Crash In Kyrgyzstan
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 17th
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. - A public memorial for the patriots who lost their lives onboard a KC-135 that crashed May 3 will be held May 28, 2013 at the Inland Northwest Bank Performing Arts Center at 1 p.m. Capt. Mark Tyler Voss, Capt. Victoria Pinckney and Tech. Sgt. Herman "Tre" Mackey III will be

SLIDESHOW: 2013 Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade

SLIDESHOW: 2013 Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 19th
KHQ.COM - The 2013 Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade is in the books. With tens of thousands of people in downtown Spokane watching the parade, the floats, the marching bands, we know you took plenty of pictures! Well, we want to see them!  To submit pictures for this