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Texas governor woos disgruntled Conn. gun makers

Texas governor woos disgruntled Conn. gun makers
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By STEPHEN SINGERAP Business Writer HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Texas Gov. Rick Perry extolled the tax policies and regulatory climate of his state as he courted Connecticut gun manufacturers that have threatened to leave since the state passed new gun-control laws this year in response to the massacre

Seeking a Syria consensus despite US-Russia divide

Seeking a Syria consensus despite US-Russia divide
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By JIM KUHNHENNAssociated Press ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (AP) - Hunting for a glimmer of common ground, the leaders of major economic powers are declaring themselves dedicated to a political solution to Syria's bloody civil war, even as President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir

Report: Slowdown in health care costs to continue

Report: Slowdown in health care costs to continue
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVARAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - There's good news for most companies that provide health benefits for their employees: America's slowdown in medical costs may be turning into a trend, rather than a mere pause. A report Tuesday from accounting and consulting

White House threatens veto of anti-abortion bill

White House threatens veto of anti-abortion bill
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is threatening to veto a measure being considered by House Republicans that would ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks. The legislation expected to pass the Republican-controlled House as early as Tuesday has no chance of

White House threatens veto of House farm bill

White House threatens veto of House farm bill
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 17th
By MARY CLARE JALONICKAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is threatening to veto the House version of a massive, five-year farm bill, saying food stamp cuts included in the legislation could leave some Americans hungry. The House is preparing to consider the bill this week. The

Chicago's next US attorney faces urgent dilemma

Chicago's next US attorney faces urgent dilemma
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 17th
By MICHAEL TARMAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago's next U.S. attorney faces a dilemma sprung from the twin evils bedeviling America's third-largest city. Should he zero in on Illinois' deep pool of political corruption with the resolve of his predecessor, who sent two governors to

Immigration splits GOP's national, House interests

Immigration splits GOP's national, House interests
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 17th
By CHARLES BABINGTONAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican Party's hope of running stronger presidential races by revamping immigration is about to hit a big hurdle: House Republicans. Many House Republicans are chilly or openly hostile to the bipartisan bill before the Senate,

Obama: Iranian people want a 'different direction'

Obama: Iranian people want a 'different direction'
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 17th
By BRADLEY KLAPPERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama said Monday that Iran's election of a relative moderate shows that the country's people want to change course. But he stressed that Tehran still needs to show the international community that it's not pursuing a

Military women moving into jobs closer to combat

Military women moving into jobs closer to combat
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 17th
By LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated Press 1948 - Law passed making women a permanent part of the U.S. military services 1975 - The Air Force puts the first woman on operational crew status 1976 - The first group of women enters the U.S. military academies, as directed by legislation signed by President

US sees nothing new in NKorea talks offer

US sees nothing new in NKorea talks offer
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 17th
WASHINGTON (AP) - The State Department says it sees nothing new in North Korea's offer of high-level talks with the U.S. Spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Monday that Pyongyang has made similar offers numerous times over the years. She said Washington would be open to dialogue but it wants North Korea

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UPDATE: Missing Idaho Woman Found Safe

UPDATE: Missing Idaho Woman Found Safe
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 17th
UPDATE: According to the Facebook page set up to help find her, missing Sandpoint woman Rashelle Klontz has been found and she is safe. If we learn any additional information we will be sure to update this story.  Previous Coverage:  PASCO, Wash. - The Franklin County Sheriff's Office

UPDATE: Chas Clinic Armed Robbery In Spokane Valley; Suspect On The Loose

UPDATE: Chas Clinic Armed Robbery In Spokane Valley; Suspect On The Loose
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 17th
KHQ.COM - On Monday law enforcement officers responded to an armed robbery at the Chas Clinic at 10th & Pines in Spokane Valley. The suspect, who had a gun, is described to be in his early 20's with short brown hair and was wearing a surgical mask. The suspect got away from an unknown

US sees nothing new in NKorea talks offer

US sees nothing new in NKorea talks offer
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 17th
WASHINGTON (AP) - The State Department says it sees nothing new in North Korea's offer of high-level talks with the U.S. Spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Monday that Pyongyang has made similar offers numerous times over the years. She said Washington would be open to dialogue but it wants North Korea