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Miss USA Olivia Culpo is crowned Miss Universe

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 19th

By HANNAH DREIER and MICHELLE RINDELSAssociated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) - A 20-year-old Boston University sophomore and a self-described "cellist-nerd" brought the Miss Universe crown back to the United States for the first time in more than a decade when she won the televised contest Wednesday.

Mother: No justice in NYC soldier's hazing case

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 18th

By VERENA DOBNIKAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - The family and friends of an Asian-American soldier who committed suicide after being hazed by fellow soldiers said Tuesday that the punishment the eight have received was only a slap on the wrist. "Our son died, and there is no reason why he should

Final goodbye: Roll call of some who died in 2012

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 17th

By BERNARD McGHEEAssociated Press Neil Armstrong would always be taking that first step onto the moon, and Dick Clark was forever "the world's oldest teenager." Some of the notables who died in 2012 created images in our minds that remained unchanged over decades. Sadly, for others an

Washington State University Launches Premium Beef Brand

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 11th

PULLMAN, Wash. - Cougar cheese and Ferdinand's ice cream are celebrated as Washington State University's culinary specialties. Now add T-bone steak to the list. And rib eye and sirloin, for that matter. WSU has launched its own beef brand for sale to the public. Harvested from cattle

Washington State University Launches Premium Beef Brand

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 11th

Spain's elBulli restaurant to sell wine cellar

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 1st

By By HAROLD HECKLEAssociated Press MADRID (AP) - Spain's famed chef Ferran Adria on Saturday said the contents of the wine cellar of his former restaurant, elBulli, will be auctioned off next year to raise funds for his new project. ElBulli served its last supper and closed in July 2011,

NJ mayor to live on food stamps starting Tuesday

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 29th

By By KATIE ZEZIMAAssociated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Mayor Cory Booker said he will live on food stamps for a week starting Tuesday. Booker told The Associated Press on Thursday that he will honor the challenge he made to a Twitter follower earlier this month and try living on the monetary

Zippers and "Bo-flakes" deck the White House

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 28th

By By NANCY BENACAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - "Bo-flakes" featuring the first dog and ornaments fashioned from zippers are among the new twists on traditional favorites at the White House this Christmas season. First lady Michelle Obama unveiled this year's decorations before an

ConAgra and Ralcorp facing ratings review on deal

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 27th

NEW YORK (AP) - Fitch Ratings downgraded its ratings on ConAgra Foods and two other rating agencies are reviewing their assessment of ConAgra and Ralcorp, following the food company's announcement Tuesday that it plans to buy private-label food producer Ralcorp for $5 billion. ConAgra Foods Inc

ConAgra gobbles up store brands with Ralcorp deal

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 27th

By CANDICE CHOI and MICHELLE CHAPMANAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - ConAgra Foods is set to become the nation's biggest maker of store-brand foods, with a $5 billion purchase of Ralcorp that expands its stake in the growing market for cereals, crackers and other packaged foods sold under