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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

Austrians proud of skydiver Fearless Felix

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 15th

By GEORGE JAHNAssociated Press VIENNA (AP) - In tiny Austria, where souvenir shops do brisk business in T-shirts bearing the crossed-out image of a kangaroo, some hope skydiver Felix Baumgartner's record-breaking jump will mean that - for a while at least - people will stop confusing their

DA wants more charges in chef's Lamborghini case

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 12th

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) - Prosecutors have called for more charges against a California teen accused of stealing celebrity chef Guy Fieri's Lamborghini and shooting at a couple. Marin County prosecutor Yvette Martinez-Shaw said Thursday during Max Wade's preliminary hearing that she will

Yum Brands upbeat about China division

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By BRUCE SCHREINERAssociated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The owner of the Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC chains predicted Wednesday its fast-growing China business will serve up another round of strong profit growth next year despite a slowing economy in its most important overseas market. Yum

Yum gains from rebounding performance in China

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

By BRUCE SCHREINERAssociated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - For the owner of the Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC chains, it was a profitable combo - higher demand in the U.S. and a quick turnaround in its fast-growing China division. Yum Brands Inc. said Tuesday the result was a 23 percent increase

LinkedIn links up with panel of 'influencers'

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 2nd

By MICHAEL LIEDTKEAP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - LinkedIn is adding more expert advice to its website and making it easier for its users to find their pearls of wisdom. The online professional networking service hopes the proffered tips and advice will help it extend its clout beyond

Growing voter confidence in economy lifts Obama

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 29th

By CHARLES BABINGTON and THOMAS BEAUMONTAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans are growing more optimistic about the economy and President Barack Obama's leadership, creating a significant obstacle for Republican rival Mitt Romney five weeks to Election Day. Even with unemployment

Chef found guilty of murder in boiled body case

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

By LINDA DEUTSCHAP Special Correspondent LOS ANGELES (AP) - A chef who told police he boiled his wife's body for four days to hide evidence of her death was convicted Thursday of second-degree murder. David Viens showed no reaction as the verdict was read. The sister of his victim burst out

Veteran AP reporter Mary Foster dies at 68

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 24th

By MICHAEL KUNZELMANAssociated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Mary Foster, a veteran Associated Press reporter who wrote about everything from New Orleans' love affair with food, Mardi Gras and Saints football to Hurricane Katrina, died Monday. She was 68. Foster died at her New Orleans home from

AP IMPACT: Tragedy meant big money for NY minister

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 23rd

By BRETT J. BLACKLEDGE and DAVID B. CARUSOAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Before the Sept. 11 attacks, the Rev. Carl Keyes was a little-known pastor of a small New York City congregation searching for members and money. When the twin towers fell, his fortunes changed. Donors poured $2.5