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GOP's Walker touts state ties during trip to Iowa

GOP's Walker touts state ties during trip to Iowa
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 24th
By THOMAS BEAUMONTAssociated Press WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Scott Walker tried to introduce himself to Iowa Republicans Thursday as so many would-be presidential candidates often do - one of their own. After all, the Wisconsin governor weighing a 2016 bid for president spent seven years as a

Maine governor moves out of office over TV dispute

Maine governor moves out of office over TV dispute
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 24th
By GLENN ADAMSAssociated Press AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Maine's governor, who has gained attention in the past for telling the NAACP to "kiss my butt" and comparing the Internal Revenue Service to the Gestapo, has moved out of his office at the State House and says he'll work out of the

Obama to tour Jersey Shore with Gov. Christie

Obama to tour Jersey Shore with Gov. Christie
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 24th
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. The White House says the president will tour the coastline with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday and speak about

Rep. Jo Bonner resigning to take Ala. college post

Rep. Jo Bonner resigning to take Ala. college post
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 23rd
By The Associated Press MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner announced Thursday that he is resigning from Congress effective in August to take a post with the University of Alabama system. In the letter to his congressional colleagues, the six-term Republican said he will resign to become vice

Senate votes to cut crop insurance aid for wealthy

Senate votes to cut crop insurance aid for wealthy
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 23rd
By MARY CLARE JALONICKAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate on Thursday voted to limit the amount of government subsidies the wealthiest farmers receive when purchasing crop insurance. The vote was one small victory this week for critics of a massive, five-year farm bill that would cost

Tea party vs. old guard in GOP Senate rift

Tea party vs. old guard in GOP Senate rift
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 23rd
By ANDREW TAYLOR and CHARLES BABINGTONAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A long-simmering feud between establishment Republicans and tea partyers broke into full view Thursday, with Sen. John McCain accusing younger colleagues of overplaying their hands and tempting Democrats to change Senate rules

Obama lifts ban on Guantanamo transfers to Yemen

Obama lifts ban on Guantanamo transfers to Yemen
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 23rd
By NEDRA PICKLERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is lifting his self-imposed ban on transferring Guantanamo Bay detainees to Yemen, where a leadership upheaval has improved the country's security but not eliminated a terrorist organization trying to recruit jihadists.

US companies challenging contraception mandate

US companies challenging contraception mandate
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 23rd
By The Associated Press DENVER (AP) - Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is challenging the part of the federal health care law that requires for-profit companies to offer employees health coverage that includes products the business owners find morally objectionable, such as certain types of contraception.

Milestones for Guantanamo Bay detention center

Milestones for Guantanamo Bay detention center
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 23rd
By The Associated Press President Barack Obama is expected to reaffirm his 2008 campaign promise to close the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, where terror suspects have been held since 2002, and begin the transfer of some prisoners to other countries. Here is a look at the history of the

Anti-war protester shouts at Obama during speech

Anti-war protester shouts at Obama during speech
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 23rd
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama was interrupted three times by a woman who shouted about drones and detainees in Cuba as he delivered a speech on national security. The woman was identified as Medea Benjamin from the anti-war group Code Pink. Benjamin yelled from behind a bank of cameras

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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

I-5 bridge collapses in NW Wash.; people in water

I-5 bridge collapses in NW Wash.; people in water
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 24th
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) - The Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon collapsed Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the water, the Washington State Patrol said. The four-lane bridge collapsed about 7 p.m., Trooper Mark Francis said. Francis said he had no immediate

I-5 Skagit River Bridge Collapses; People, Vehicles In Water

I-5 Skagit River Bridge Collapses; People, Vehicles In Water
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 24th
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) - The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.    Trooper Mark Francis said the four-lane bridge collapsed about 7 p.m.    Francis says