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4 arrested in VFW shooting in Florida

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 1st

WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) - Four men were charged in a shooting at a Veterans of Foreign War post in Florida that killed two people and critically wounded another, authorities said Monday. The gunfire happened after a fight Sunday morning in the VFW's parking lot as a motorcycle club gathered

US: $100M scam suspect in Ohio is Harvard Law grad

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By THOMAS J. SHEERANAssociated Press CLEVELAND (AP) - A former fugitive suspected of running a $100 million cross-country scam collecting donations for Navy veterans has been identified as a Harvard-trained attorney wanted on unrelated fraud charges since 1987, authorities said Monday. U.S.

US: $100M scam suspect in Ohio is Harvard Law grad

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 1st

By THOMAS J. SHEERANAssociated Press CLEVELAND (AP) - Federal authorities in Ohio say a former fugitive suspected of running a $100 million cross-country scam collecting donations for Navy veterans is actually a Harvard-trained attorney. U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott in Cleveland said Monday that

Okla. pharmacist files appeal to murder conviction

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By TIM TALLEYAssociated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An Oklahoma pharmacist sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting a teenager who tried to rob his store claimed Monday that his case was mishandled and his attorney was ineffective. Jerome Ersland, 60, made the allegations in an appeal

Woman Fatally Shot After Running Over Agent

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YAHOO.COM - Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old woman in the suburban San Diego area after she allegedly hit a Border Patrol agent with her car. Investigators said Valeria Alvarado ran down the agent with her car as border patrol agents were in a Chula

White House says it thwarted cyberattack

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By JIM KUHNHENNAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is acknowledging an attempt to infiltrate its computer system, but says it thwarted the effort and that no classified networks were threatened. White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters the White House is equipped with

White House says it thwarted cyberattack

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 1st

Philly police file charges against child driver

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A 10-year-old Philadelphia boy has been charged with criminal mischief and other counts after swiping a van, then crashing it into five parked cars, authorities said Monday. Authorities said the boy made it less than a block after stealing a van that was unloading furniture

2 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Fla VFW post

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 1st

WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) - Authorities in central Florida say two members of a motorcycle club died and a third was critically injured when gunfire erupted in the parking lot of a Veterans of Foreign War post as a charity ride was getting under way. The Orlando Sentinel (http://thesent.nl/PFH6Ii)

10 Things to Know for Today

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By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (times in EDT): 1. WHAT THE SUPREME COURT MAY CONSIDER THIS TERM The justices return Monday with rulings ahead on affirmative action, gay marriage and voting rights. 2