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Study finds housing bias against same-sex couples

Study finds housing bias against same-sex couples
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By SAM HANANELAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Same-sex couples are treated less favorably than heterosexual couples when seeking information about rental housing advertised over the Internet, according to a first-of-its-kind national study from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Education Dept. offers more time to reach goals

Education Dept. offers more time to reach goals
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By PHILIP ELLIOTTAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - States can ask for another year before being required to use student test results to decide whether to keep or fire teachers, Education Secretary Arne Duncan told school chiefs on Tuesday. Thirty-seven states and the District of Columbia have

A look at US-Taliban relations

A look at US-Taliban relations
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By The Associated Press Word that the Taliban and U.S. will hold formal talks to find a political solution to end nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan comes after years of failed efforts at peace talks. A look at the evolution of U.S. relations with the Taliban: 1980s -The Taliban, an Islamic

Fears of violence as Egypt nears June 30 protests

Fears of violence as Egypt nears June 30 protests
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By HAMZA HENDAWIAssociated Press CAIRO (AP) - Massive nationwide protests that Egypt's opposition plans for June 30 are taking on a dangerous edge. Opponents of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi are convinced that this is the best and perhaps the last opportunity to drive him from power. They

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

Nonprofit launches campaign to reach uninsured

Nonprofit launches campaign to reach uninsured
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By CARLA K. JOHNSONAP Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) - A nonprofit group helping to spread the word about President Barack Obama's health care overhaul launched a campaign Tuesday that will target states with high numbers of uninsured Americans and tackle their skepticism with straightforward

Obama opens 24-hour trip to Germany

Obama opens 24-hour trip to Germany
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By JULIE PACEAP White House Correspondent BERLIN (AP) - President Barack Obama is opening a 24-hour visit to Germany, the culmination of which will be a speech Wednesday at Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate. Obama will also hold meetings with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other government

Civil rights groups sue NYPD over Muslim spying

Civil rights groups sue NYPD over Muslim spying
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By ADAM GOLDMAN, EILEEN SULLIVAN and TOM HAYSAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Police Department's widespread spying programs directed at Muslims have undermined free worship by innocent people and should be declared unconstitutional, religious leaders and civil rights advocates

Officials: Kerry taps ex-senator for Africa post

Officials: Kerry taps ex-senator for Africa post
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By DEB RIECHMANNAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State John Kerry announced on Tuesday that he has chosen former Sen. Russ Feingold as the new U.S. special representative for the Great Lakes region of Africa and the ongoing crisis in the Congo. Congo's government and rebels,

McCaskill endorses Ready for Hillary group

McCaskill endorses Ready for Hillary group
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By KEN THOMASAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill says she is supporting a super political action committee encouraging Hillary Rodham Clinton to run for president in 2016. McCaskill is the first sitting member of Congress to endorse the group, called Ready for Hillary

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UPDATE: Wrong-Way Crash On Hwy. 195 At Cheney Spokane Rd.

UPDATE: Wrong-Way Crash On Hwy. 195 At Cheney Spokane Rd.
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
UPDATE: The female driver has been identified as Jennifer A. Schmidt of Spokane Valley. The male driver has been identified as Sean D. Moss. Both Schmidt and Moss were life-flighted by Medstar to Sacred Heart. The State Patrol says both vehicles were totaled and both drivers were wearing seatbelts

NASA picks 8 new astronauts, 4 of them women

NASA picks 8 new astronauts, 4 of them women
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 17th
By MARCIA DUNNAP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA has eight new astronauts - its first new batch in four years. Among the lucky candidates: the first female fighter pilot to become an astronaut in nearly two decades. A female helicopter pilot also is in the group. In fact, four of

FIRST ON KHQ.COM: Spokane Valley Homeowner Catches Would Be Burglar; Holds Suspect At Gunpoint Until Authorities Arrive

FIRST ON KHQ.COM: Spokane Valley Homeowner Catches Would Be Burglar; Holds Suspect At Gunpoint Until Authorities Arrive
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE SPOKANE VALLEY POLICE DEPT: On Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at 9:15 a.m., Spokane Valley Sheriff's Deputies responded to a person with a weapon call near the area of 13600 E. 20th Ave. Deputies arrived on scene and found the victim homeowner detaining the suspect, later