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US lawmakers seek limits on Russia cooperation

US lawmakers seek limits on Russia cooperation
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 21st
By DESMOND BUTLERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans are trying to block Obama administration overtures to Russia on missile defense, creating a potential obstacle to arms control talks. Lawmakers are proposing a measure that would bar the administration from sharing classified missile

White House: Reporters shouldn't be prosecuted

White House: Reporters shouldn't be prosecuted
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 21st
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Barack Obama believes journalists shouldn't be prosecuted for doing their jobs. White House spokesman Jay Carney says he can't comment on any specific government investigation into leaks of classified information. But he says Obama believes

Georgian ex-PM detained on abuse of office charge

Georgian ex-PM detained on abuse of office charge
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 21st
By MISHA DZHINZDHIKHASHVILIAssociated Press TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - Allies of Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili - a former prime minister and a provincial governor - were charged on Tuesday with embezzlement and abuse of office in another sign of an ongoing power struggle between the country

Peace Corps to accept same-sex couples

Peace Corps to accept same-sex couples
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 21st
By SAM HANANELAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Peace Corps says it will begin accepting applications from same-sex domestic partners who want to serve together as volunteers overseas. Peace Corps Deputy Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet says the change will diversify the pool of applicants who

Lawmakers hand Myanmar leader prisoner list

Lawmakers hand Myanmar leader prisoner list
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 21st
By MATTHEW PENNINGTONAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawmakers are asking Myanmar President Thein Sein (tane sane) to free nearly 250 political prisoners. Thein Sein met Tuesday with members of the Senate and House on Capitol Hill, a day after he became the first Myanmar leader to visit the

Poll: Teens migrating to Twitter

Poll: Teens migrating to Twitter
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 21st
By JENNIFER C. KERRAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Twitter is booming as a social media destination for teenagers who complain about too many adults and too much drama on Facebook, according to a new study published Tuesday about online behavior. It said teens are sharing more personal

With high-tech guns, users could disable remotely

With high-tech guns, users could disable remotely
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 21st
By MARTHA MENDOZAAP National Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - A high-tech startup is wading into the gun control debate with a wireless controller that would allow gun owners to know when their weapon is being moved - and disable it remotely. The technology, but not an actual gun, was demonstrated

Moniz sworn in as energy secretary

Moniz sworn in as energy secretary
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 21st
By MATTHEW DALYAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said Tuesday he will put on hold about 20 applications to export liquefied natural gas until he reviews studies by the Energy Department and others on what impact the exports would have on domestic natural gas supplies

Court: US can keep bin Laden photos under wraps

Court: US can keep bin Laden photos under wraps
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 21st
By FREDERIC J. FROMMERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal appeals court Tuesday backed the U.S. government's decision not to release photos and video taken of Osama bin Laden during and after a raid in which the terrorist leader was killed by U.S. commandos. The three-judge panel of

Los Angeles picking mayor after low-drama campaign

Los Angeles picking mayor after low-drama campaign
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 21st
By MICHAEL R. BLOODAP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - Citizens of Los Angeles are choosing a new mayor. The turnout tally is expected to be very low when polls close at 8 p.m. PDT Tuesday, with only 1 in 4 voters in the nation's second-largest city expected to cast a ballot. Voters are

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WATCH LIVE: Clay Starbuck Trial Happening Now; Accused Of Murdering His Ex Wife

WATCH LIVE: Clay Starbuck Trial Happening Now; Accused Of Murdering His Ex Wife
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 21st
SPOKANE, Wash. – The trial of Clay Starbuck, charged with killing his ex-wife Chanin and sexually violating her remains, entered its third week Monday at the Spokane County Courthouse. Chanin Starbuck was found strangled to death in her Deer Park home in December of 2011, and Clay

SLIDESHOW: 2013 Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade

SLIDESHOW: 2013 Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 19th
KHQ.COM - The 2013 Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade is in the books. With tens of thousands of people in downtown Spokane watching the parade, the floats, the marching bands, we know you took plenty of pictures! Well, we want to see them!  To submit pictures for this

Logan Mayes Arrested for Hit and Run

Logan Mayes Arrested for Hit and Run
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 20th
PULLMAN -- Pullman police arrested Washington State linebacker Logan Mayes for a hit and run last Thursday. The incident led to Mayes' arrest May 16th just after 6:30 p.m. on NE Westwood Drive. A WSU spokesperson told SWX that the coaches are aware of the situation and it will remain a