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Urban renewal? Big US cities showing strong growth

Urban renewal? Big US cities showing strong growth
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 23rd
By HOPE YENAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Urban renewal? New census estimates show that most of the nation's largest cities further enhanced their allure last year, posting strong population growth for a second straight year. Big cities surpassed the rate of growth of their surrounding

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

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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

SAY WHAT?!? Freak Snow In Washington State Town Cancels School

SAY WHAT?!? Freak Snow In Washington State Town Cancels School
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 22nd
BICKLETON, Wash. (AP) - A freak snow has given students a snow day in May in the Klickitat County town of Bickleton.    School Superintendent Ric Palmer says 10-to-12 inches fell in places overnight and heavy snow brought some tree branches down on lines, knocking out power and

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