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Elton John dedicates Beijing show to dissident

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 26th

BEIJING (AP) - Pop icon Elton John publicly dedicated his only concert in Beijing to Chinese artist and political critic Ai Weiwei, sending a murmur of shock through an audience accustomed to tight censorship of entertainment. Minutes into a more than two-hour show Sunday night, John told the

New trail spurs interest in ex-Atlanta rail route

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 24th

By NORMAN GOMLAKAssociated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Since a new urban trail opened last month in an old rail corridor in Atlanta, it has drawn a steady stream of joggers, dog-walkers and cyclists to take in spectacular views of the skyline and neighborhoods once seen only by train. Hundreds of

NY's Fire Island assesses future after Sandy

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd

By FRANK ELTMANAssociated Press OCEAN BEACH, N.Y. (AP) - New Yorkers who cherish Fire Island as an idyllic summertime getaway feared the worst when the 32-mile-long barrier island took a direct hit from Superstorm Sandy's powerful surge. The wall of water swamped nearly the entire island,

Justin Bieber takes top prizes at the American Music Awards

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 19th

By Liz Raftery, Justin Bieber was the big winner at Sunday's American Music Awards, taking home three prizes, including Favorite Artist of the Year. The newly single teen heartthrob, who brought his mom as his date, also won Favorite Pop/Rock Album and was named Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist.

10 Things to Know for Today

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 19th

By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today: 1. NO LETUP IN VIOLENCE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS Palestinian militants continued to barrage Israel with rockets, and Israel announced it was widening its offensive to

AP PHOTOS: Bieber, Minaj, Swift win at AMAs

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 19th

By The Associated Press Justin Beiber, Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift won honors at Sunday night's American Music Awards. Beiber won favorite pop/rock male artist in the first award handed out and gave a shout-out to those who didn't think he would last on the music scene. Taylor Swift

10 Things to Know for Monday

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 19th

By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about Monday: 1. NO LETUP IN VIOLENCE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS Palestinian militants continued to barrage Israel with rockets, and Israel announced it was widening its offensive to

Justin Bieber gets love at American Music Awards

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 18th

By MESFIN FEKADUAP Music Writer Justin Bieber may be Canadian, but he was the all-American boy at Sunday night's American Music Awards. The pop singer dominated the awards show, winning three trophies, including artist of the year. His mom joined him onstage as he collected the award, beating

Man with strange watch arrested at Oakland airport

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 17th

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - A Southern California man was arrested at Oakland International Airport after security officers found him wearing an unusual watch they said could be used to make a timing device for a bomb, authorities said Friday. Geoffrey McGann, 49, of Rancho Palos Verdes was taken into

Man with strange watch arrested at Oakland Airport

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 17th

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say a Southern California man was arrested at Oakland International Airport after security officers found materials they say could be used to make a bomb. Alameda County Sheriff's officials say 49-year-old Geoffrey McGann of Rancho Palos Verdes was taken into