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Putin lays low, spokesman's reasons seem odd

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 1st

By JIM HEINTZAssociated Press MOSCOW (AP) - What ails Vladimir Putin? The Russian leader whose image of physical vigor is key to his success has canceled several foreign trips in recent weeks, postponed his annual live televised question-and-answer session with average Russians, and has rarely

Thoughtful Response To A Thoughtless Comment

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 24th

KHQ.COM - After Monday's Presidential debate, conservative commentator Ann Coulter sent out a tweet that very quickly gained national attention. Coulter's tweet can be seen here. Almost immediately, people around the nation began to call her out on her insensitive comment.

Man who drove SUV on Pa. runway gets prison time

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 24th

By MARYCLAIRE DALEAssociated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A man who drove an SUV onto an airport runway, forcing a passenger jet to abort its landing, was sentenced Wednesday to 16 months in prison and must pay $92,000 in restitution. Kenneth Mazik, 25, of Chadds Ford, crashed through a gate at

Correction: Nike-Endorsements story

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 20th

By The Associated Press In a story about athletes and corporate endorsements, The Associated Press erroneously described an endorsement by Gabrielle Douglas, the Olympic gymnast. She appeared on boxes of Kellogg's Corn Flakes, not Wheaties, which is made by General Mills. A corrected

Cos. walk a tricky line with endorsements

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 20th

By MAE ANDERSONAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Nike forgave Tiger Woods after he apologized for cheating on his wife. It welcomed back Michael Vick once he served time for illegal dog-fighting. But the company dropped Lance Armstrong faster than the cyclist could do a lap around the block.

Schmidt: A-Rod was cursed once he got big contract

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 20th

By MIKE SCHMIDTFor The Associated Press There was a time when Alex Rodriguez was touted as the guy who could relieve us of Barry Bonds as the home run king. He was young, healthy and an MVP contender every year. If anyone deserved $30 million a year, it was him. That's a stretch - "deserve

Cos. walk a tricky line with endorsements

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 18th

Lance Armstrong steps down as chairman of LiveStrong

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

By Robyn Ross, Lance Armstrong has announced that he's stepping down as chairman of his cancer charity, LiveStrong. "I have had the great honor of serving as this foundation's chairman for the last five years and its mission and success are my top priorities. Today therefore, to spare the

Lance Armstrong steps down as chairman of LiveStrong

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

Armstrong out as Livestrong head, loses sponsors

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

By JIM VERTUNOAP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Already an outcast in cycling after a massive doping report, Lance Armstrong absorbed hits much closer to home Wednesday: to his wallet and his heart. Armstrong was dumped by Nike, Anheuser-Busch and other sponsors, and he gave up the top spot