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Has US economy bottomed out? Census suggests yes

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 20th

By HOPE YENAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. economy is showing signs of finally bottoming out: Americans are on the move again after record numbers had stayed put, more young adults are leaving their parents' homes to take a chance with college or the job market, once-sharp declines

Antigua wants US to lift Internet gambling hurdle

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 20th

By KEN RITTERAssociated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) - Antigua and Barbuda is threatening unspecified sanctions against the U.S. if the federal government fails to lift a trade "blockade" preventing the island from hosting Internet gambling, a top government official from the island nation said

US plans to invite China to 2014 naval exercises

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 19th

By AUDREY McAVOYAssociated Press HONOLULU (AP) - The U.S. intends to ask China to a send a ship to join the world's largest maritime exercises for the first time in Hawaiian waters in two years. The Navy will invite the Asian nation to send a ship to the 2014 Rim of the Pacific exercises, U

Veteran Intel executive set to retire next year

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 19th

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Long-time Intel executive Sean Maloney plans to retire from the computer-chip maker at the beginning of next year. Maloney, 56, will end his 30 years at Intel Corp. in January, the company said Wednesday. During his Intel career, Maloney has worked around the world and

UN backs shaming of those who use child soldiers

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 19th

By EDITH M. LEDERERAssociated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday backed the naming and shaming of governments and armed groups that recruit, kill or sexually attack children in armed conflicts over protests from Russia, China, Pakistan and Azerbaijan. A

Officer: Insider attacks aimed at Western resolve

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 19th

By ROBERT BURNSAP National Security Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - A series of "insider attacks" against U.S. and allied troops by Afghan forces are an attempt by the Taliban to drive a wedge between coalition and Afghan troops, a senior officer said Wednesday. But he said that while Western troops

UAE, Bahrain confiscate items bound for Iran

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 19th

By EDITH M. LEDERERAssociated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have informed the U.N. committee monitoring sanctions on Iran that they have confiscated a number of items which could possibly be used in its nuclear program, a U.N. diplomat said Wednesday. The

Myanmar investment commission reinvents itself

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 19th

By ERIKA KINETZAP Business Writer NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (AP) - Once feared for its obstructionism, the Myanmar Investment Commission has put on a fresh, investor-friendly face, and its bureaucrats are scrambling to deal with a deluge of interest even as a proposed investment law creates

Groundbreaking set for Goose Pond visitors center

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 19th

LINTON, Ind. (AP) - A popular southwestern Indiana bird-watching spot visited by two rare Asian guests this year likely will draw more human guests with a new visitors center. Gov. Mitch Daniels will help break ground on the center Friday at Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area, about 35 miles

Planned AEG sale muddies Los Angeles sports future

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 19th

By ANDREW DALTONAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - A for-sale sign for the owner of the Staples Center arena, the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, Major League Soccer's LA Galaxy and a stake in the LA Lakers would be a major shock to the city's sports, entertainment and business