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Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 19th

By The Associated Press ___ Early look at Windows 8 baffles consumers NEW YORK (AP) - The release of Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system is a week away, and consumers are in for a shock. Windows, used in one form or another for a generation, is getting a completely different look that

Stronger dollar hurts McDonald's 3Q results

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 19th

By MAE ANDERSONAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Tough competition in the U.S. and the weakening economy abroad was a double whammy for McDonald's in the third-quarter, sending the burger chain's net income down nearly 4 percent. McDonald's said it was adjusting some of its plans to

Cardinals beat Giants 8-3 to take 3-1 lead in NLCS

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 19th

By R.B. FALLSTROMAP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) - One more win and another bunch of wild-card Cardinals get their chance to repeat. Adam Wainwright threw seven innings of four-hit ball and St. Louis roughed up Tim Lincecum and the San Francisco Giants in an 8-3 rout Thursday night that gave the

Decades late, FDR memorial park dedicated in NYC

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

By ULA ILNYTZKYAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Dignitaries on Wednesday dedicated a new memorial state park overlooking the United Nations to former President Franklin Roosevelt. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park, on an island in the East River, "will stand forever as a monument to

News Summary: Squirrel boom frustrates farmers

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 16th

By The Associated Press NUTS ABOUT FRUIT: A mild winter and a bumper crop of nuts have caused an explosion in the squirrel population in parts of the country, besieging fruit growers with their ravenous appetites, littering highways as roadkill, and keeping pest control experts busy. SQUIRRELY

A-Rod's October brings Snub Seen 'Round the World

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 11th

By RONALD BLUMAP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) - His production shriveled, his aura dissipated, his place in history unsettled and his ego almost certainly bruised, Alex Rodriguez took a seat following the Snub Seen 'Round the World and became a spectator, little different than the 50,000

Best cameras under $300

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 11th

By Molly McHughProvided by These days, any camera worth its weight is going to cost you a couple hundred dollars -- and if you have the cash, we can't help but steer you toward an investment in the $400-$500 range. But if that's a little rich for your blood, have no fear, there are a