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Tableau Software soars in trading debut

Tableau Software soars in trading debut
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 17th
NEW YORK (AP) - Tableau Software shares soared in their trading debut Friday after the company and some of its investors raised about $254.2 million in its initial public offering. Seattle-based Tableau Software Inc. provides software that helps businesses convert data into visual presentations.

'Sonic' video games coming to Nintendo

'Sonic' video games coming to Nintendo
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 17th
By DERRIK J. LANGAP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - Sonic the Hedgehog is rolling with Nintendo. Sega says it will exclusively release the next three games starring the popular blue critter on Nintendo platforms. The first title will be called "Sonic Lost World" and is set for release on

Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy

Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 17th
By STEVE ROTHWELLAP Market Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Encouraging news about the U.S. economy extended the stock market's rally Friday. Small-company stocks rose the most, a sign that investors are taking on more risk. Two companies soared in their stock-market debuts in the latest indication that

Cellphone use may reveal your dominant brain

Cellphone use may reveal your dominant brain
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 17th
By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone. The dominant side of your brain is where your speech and language center resides. Ninety-five

Syrian hackers compromise FT blogs, Twitter feeds

Syrian hackers compromise FT blogs, Twitter feeds
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 17th
By RAPHAEL SATTERAssociated Press LONDON (AP) - A clutch of blogs and Twitter accounts maintained by the Financial Times were hacked Friday, the latest in a series of cyberattacks claimed by the Syrian Electronic Army, a pro-government group which often attacks media organizations it sees as

Aussie minister sorry he 'liked' exposed teen pic

Aussie minister sorry he 'liked' exposed teen pic
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 17th
SYDNEY (AP) - An Australian politician says he has learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he "liked" a Facebook photo without realizing that it showed a teenage prankster exposing himself. Western Australia Minister for Education Peter Collier said he clicked the "like" button under

Alaska volcano continues to erupt, with lava, ash

Alaska volcano continues to erupt, with lava, ash
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 17th
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - A remote Alaska volcano continues to erupt, spewing lava and ash clouds. The Alaska Volcano Observatory said Thursday a continuous cloud of ash, steam and gas from Pavlof Volcano has been seen 20,000 feet above sea level. The cloud was moving to the southeast Thursday. John

Dell's dismal 1Q illuminates PC maker's challenges

Dell's dismal 1Q illuminates PC maker's challenges
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 16th
By MICHAEL LIEDTKEAP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Dell's financial decay worsened during its latest quarter as the company slashed its personal computer prices in response to the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets. The dismal performance announced Thursday provided the

Sector Snap: Makers of computer networking gear

Sector Snap: Makers of computer networking gear
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 16th
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Investors snapped up the stocks of companies that make computer networking gear Thursday after industry leader Cisco Systems Inc.'s latest quarterly earnings raised hope that business is picking up after a long stretch of lackluster demand. Cisco led the rally as its shares

Famed 'Hatchet hitchhiker' wanted in NJ homicide

Famed 'Hatchet hitchhiker' wanted in NJ homicide
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 16th
ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey authorities have issued a murder warrant for a homeless hitchhiker who gained Internet and television celebrity after using a hatchet to attack a man who ran over a California utility worker. Police said Thursday they're seeking Caleb Lawrence McGillivary in

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O'Malley using agenda, fundraising to explore 2016

O'Malley using agenda, fundraising to explore 2016
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 21st
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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
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Public Memorial For Fairchild Airmen Of KC-135 Tanker Crash In Kyrgyzstan

Public Memorial For Fairchild Airmen Of KC-135 Tanker Crash In Kyrgyzstan
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 17th
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. - A public memorial for the patriots who lost their lives onboard a KC-135 that crashed May 3 will be held May 28, 2013 at the Inland Northwest Bank Performing Arts Center at 1 p.m. Capt. Mark Tyler Voss, Capt. Victoria Pinckney and Tech. Sgt. Herman "Tre" Mackey III will be