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4 Americans killed since 2009 in US drone strikes

4 Americans killed since 2009 in US drone strikes
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd
By LARA JAKES and PETE YOSTAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen since 2009. The disclosure to Congress comes on the eve of a major national security

Carney: Criticism of IRS response 'legitimate'

Carney: Criticism of IRS response 'legitimate'
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd
By JULIE PACEAP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's spokesman says the White House is facing "legitimate criticisms" for its shifting accounts about who knew what about the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups, and when they

4 Americans killed since 2009 in US drone strikes

4 Americans killed since 2009 in US drone strikes
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd
By PETE YOSTAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2009 in Pakistan and Yemen. The disclosure to Congress comes on the eve of a major national security speech by

Senators warm to transportation nominee

Senators warm to transportation nominee
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd
By JOAN LOWYAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's nominee for transportation secretary - Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx - received a friendly reception from senators of both parties Wednesday laced with warnings that the nation needs to make a host of transportation

Soldier charged with videotaping women

Soldier charged with videotaping women
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd
By LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - An Army sergeant has been charged with secretly photographing and videotaping at least a dozen women at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, including in a bathroom. The Army said Wednesday that Sgt. 1st Class Michael McClendon is facing

Am. Samoa to keep flier miles of govt travelers

Am. Samoa to keep flier miles of govt travelers
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd
By FILI SAGAPOLUTELEAssociated Press PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (AP) - American Samoa plans to take away frequent flier miles from government workers who travel on behalf of the U.S. territory and use the loyalty points to help medical patients and students travel off the islands when necessary.

Obama threatens veto of House student loan plan

Obama threatens veto of House student loan plan
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd
By PHILIP ELLIOTTAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday threatened to veto legislation by House Republicans that would avert a doubling of student loan interest rates on July 1 but allow them to vary with the markets going forward. The White House issued the warning

Judge apologizes for lag in unsealing documents

Judge apologizes for lag in unsealing documents
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd
By FREDERIC J. FROMMERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge apologized Wednesday for an 18-month delay in unsealing documents in a case involving an alleged leak of classified information to a reporter. The documents include two warrants and related materials for the email accounts of

Benghazi review leader OKs meeting with committee

Benghazi review leader OKs meeting with committee
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd
By MATTHEW LEEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A House committee chairman has withdrawn a subpoena to compel a retired diplomat to answer questions in private about an independent investigation of last year's attack in Benghazi, Libya. Rep. Darrell Issa (EYE'-suh) says he acted after

First lady lauds effort to preserve DC slave house

First lady lauds effort to preserve DC slave house
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd
By DARLENE SUPERVILLEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama said Wednesday that stories of toil and sweat by slaves once held at a historic home within sight of the White House are an important part of U.S. history, including her own personal story, and are "as vital to our national

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Gonzaga Women's Rowing To Make Inaugural Appearance In NCAAs

Gonzaga Women's Rowing To Make Inaugural Appearance In NCAAs
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd
Courtesy Gonzaga athletics SPOKANE, Wash. – Members of the women's rowing team knew they would see the name Gonzaga appear on screen during the NCAA Rowing National Championship selection show Tuesday, having secured the automatic qualifier Saturday by winning the West Coast Conference,

Fatal Head-On Crash In Bonner County

Fatal Head-On Crash In Bonner County
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 21st
BONNER COUNTY, Idaho - The Idaho State Police responded to a fatal head-on collision just south of Priest River Tuesday morning.  Police say 19-year-old Anna Hurst of Oldtown was traveling north on Highway 41 north of Blanchard when she attempted to pass another vehicle. As she crossed

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