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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

Chicago's next US attorney faces urgent dilemma

Chicago's next US attorney faces urgent dilemma
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
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

NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled

NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By KIMBERLY DOZIERAP Intelligence Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The director of the National Security Agency said Tuesday the government's sweeping surveillance programs have foiled some 50 terrorist plots worldwide, including one directed at the New York Stock Exchange, in a forceful defense of the

Biden reporting progress on gun executive actions

Biden reporting progress on gun executive actions
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By NEDRA PICKLERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is reporting progress on President Barack Obama's initiatives to reduce gun violence, but says the most important step would be getting a reluctant Congress to pass new firearms laws. Vice President Joe Biden was announcing

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

Military plans would put women in most combat jobs

Military plans would put women in most combat jobs
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
By LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Military leaders are ready to begin tearing down the remaining walls that have prevented women from holding thousands of combat and special operations jobs near the front lines. Under details of the plans obtained by The Associated Press, women

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Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 18th
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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
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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