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Sheriff: Man opened fire on 2 Alabama deputies

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 24th

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (AP) - The shootout that left one Alabama deputy sheriff dead and another in critical condition on Saturday began when they checked on a man at his mobile home and he opened fire on them, authorities said. Baldwin County Sheriff Huey Mack told AL.com (http://bit.ly/TcX1yC ) that

1 of FBI's 10 most wanted arrested in Mexico

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 24th

LOS ANGELES (AP) - One of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives was arrested in Mexico and returned to Los Angeles Friday night to face charges of murder, kidnapping and rape, U.S. officials said. Reputed Los Angeles gang member Joe Luis Saenz was taken into custody in Guadalajara late Thursday

UN criticizes Russia over torture allegations

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 24th

By EDITH M. LEDERERAssociated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. Committee Against Torture strongly criticized Russia in a report for failing to investigate widespread allegations of torture and stepping up intimidation and reprisals against human rights advocates and journalists. The panel

Police: 2 shot at Fla. Walmart over parking space

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Authorities believe a disagreement over a parking space led to two people being shot and wounded outside a Walmart in Tallahassee, Fla. Police say officers responded to the shooting shortly after noon on Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year. A man and

Gas blast levels Mass. strip club; 18 people hurt

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd

By SUSAN HAIGHAssociated Press SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - A natural gas explosion in one of New England's biggest cities on Friday leveled a strip club with a boom heard for miles and heavily damaged a dozen other buildings but didn't kill anyone, authorities said. Firefighters, police

Border Patrol: Woman tied to cartel is arrested

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd

By ELLIOT SPAGATAssociated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) - A woman suspected of having links to the family of Mexico's most wanted drug lord has been arrested in California on immigration charges, a Border Patrol spokesman said Friday. Zulema Aracely Lindoro was stopped Monday at a Border Patrol

School officials: Ark. girl joyful despite abuse

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd

By JEANNIE NUSSAssociated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Jersey Bridgeman endured a lot in her young life, including abuse at the hands of her father and stepmother, but school officials say she was still a happy little girl. Now, with the couple away in prison for chaining her to a dresser

Protests greet shoppers at Wal-Marts nationwide

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd

By SARAH SKIDMOREAP Business Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Wal-Mart workers and supporters marched in protest at stores nationwide Thursday and Friday, blasting the wages, benefits and treatment of employees at the world's largest retailer. The efforts seemed to do little to keep shoppers

Protests greet shoppers at Wal-Marts nationwide

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd

US trucker nabbed with ammo in Mexico is freed

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd

By JUAN CARLOS LLORCAAssociated Press EL PASO, Texas (AP) - A Dallas trucker imprisoned for seven months in Mexico on accusations that he tried to smuggle assault rifle ammunition into the country broke down in tears Friday when he returned to the U.S., saying he had at times given up hope.