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Macy's new Thanksgiving balloons: Hello, Kitty!

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 10th

NEW YORK (AP) - Hello, Kitty! Macy's is about to introduce the newest balloons for its annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, and the popular Japanese cat character is among them. Also making an entrance this year are Papa Smurf and Elf on the Shelf. Macy's is giving all three giant

Teen arrested in Colorado girl's abduction, death

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 24th

By P. SOLOMON BANDAAssociated Press WESTMINSTER, Colo. (AP) - A teenager who lived just a mile from a 10-year-old Colorado girl who was abducted and killed earlier this month has been arrested in her death, along with a May attack on a runner, authorities said Wednesday. Police in the Denver

London protesters bash Britain's austerity drive

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 20th

By RAPHAEL SATTERAssociated Press LONDON (AP) - Tens of thousands of demonstrators descended on the British capital Saturday in a noisy but peaceful protest at a government austerity drive aimed at slashing the nation's debt. Unions, anti-war campaigners, left-wing leaders, community groups

Athlete looking at Sunday for supersonic skydive

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By JERI CLAUSINGAssociated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner hopes to make a second attempt to become the world's first supersonic skydiver with a 23-mile free fall over New Mexico on Sunday or Monday. Baumgartner aborted his mission Tuesday due to high winds

Massive "dry cleaner bag" to lift skydiver

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 8th

ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) - It's described as a "40-acre dry cleaner bag," that, when first filled, will stretch 55 stories high. On Tuesday, this special ultra-thin helium balloon is scheduled to lift off from Roswell, N.M., to carry Felix Baumgartner 23 miles into the stratosphere for what he

Skydiver eyes record-breaking jump over NM

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 8th

By JERI CLAUSINGAssociated Press ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) - Skydiver Felix Baumgartner's attempt at the highest, fastest free fall in history Tuesday is more than just a stunt. His planned 23-mile dive from the stratosphere should provide scientists with valuable information for next-generation

Slain NY student's friends focus on violence issue

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 2nd

By CAROLYN THOMPSONAssociated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - As her family mourned her death, the friends of a college freshman who police say was beaten to death in her dorm room by her boyfriend have rallied people to wear purple to raise awareness of domestic violence. Alexandra Kogut's body

Famous culinary school stresses science in kitchen

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 18th

By MICHAEL HILLAssociated Press HYDE PARK, N.Y. (AP) - The basics of a culinary education are getting a little less basic at the Culinary Institute of America. Recognizing that for the chefs of tomorrow well-honed knife skills and a mastery of the mother sauces won't be enough, the culinary

11 killed in 2011 crash at Reno air races honored

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 17th

By MARTIN GRIFFITHAssociated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) - Spectators and racers paid tribute Sunday to 11 people who were killed when a plane crashed into box seats at last year's Reno National Championship Air Races. A moment of silence was held on the anniversary of the horrific accident at

Talks to end Chicago teachers strike make progress

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

By JASON KEYSER and SOPHIA TAREENAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) - The city's public schools will stay closed for at least one more day, but leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union and the school district kept talking Thursday, with both sides saying they were drawing closer to a deal to end