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WHY IT MATTERS: Syria

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 23rd

By BRADLEY KLAPPERAssociated Press The issue: Syria's conflict is the most violent to emerge from last year's Arab Spring. The protests started peacefully but prompted a brutal crackdown by President Bashar Assad's government. The fighting has escalated into a civil war that has

WHY IT MATTERS: Education

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 23rd

By CAROLE FELDMANAssociated Press The issue: States and local governments have the primary responsibility for education in the United States. But the federal government gets a big say, too, by awarding billions in aid, often with strings attached. ___ Where they stand: President Barack Obama

Tony Scott not suffering from brain cancer at time of suicide

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 23rd

By Sadie Gennis,

Tony Scott not suffering from brain cancer at time of suicide

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 23rd

By Sadie Gennis,

WHY IT MATTERS: Infrastructure

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 23rd

By JASON KEYSERAssociated Press The issue: From bridges to broadband, America's infrastructure is supposed to be speeding along commerce, delivering us to work and piping energy and water into our homes and businesses. But just repairing all the breakdowns and potholes would cost tens of

In Gaza visit, Qatari emir forges leading role

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 23rd

By IBRAHIM BARZAKAssociated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - The emir of Qatar on Tuesday became the first head of state to visit the Gaza Strip since Hamas militants seized the territory five years ago, showering almost half a billion dollars and unprecedented political recognition on the

FACT CHECK: Flunking geography, history

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 23rd

By CALVIN WOODWARDAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Voters didn't always get the straight goods when President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney made their case for foreign policy and national security leadership Monday night before their last super-sized audience of the campaign. A

FACT CHECK: Flunking geography, history

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 23rd

About the issue: Syria

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 23rd

By The Associated Press Syria's conflict is the most violent to emerge from last year's Arab Spring, taking thousands of lives over the past 18 months. After dictatorships fell in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Yemen, Syrian President Bashar Assad's government resorted to a brutal

Euro rises on Spain election results

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 22nd

NEW YORK (AP) - The euro rose against the dollar Monday after regional election results in Spain made it more likely that the country will ask for a bailout. Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy won an election in his home state. The results were seen as a vote of confidence in Rajoy's