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Spire installed on WTC tower, making it 1,776 feet

Spire installed on WTC tower, making it 1,776 feet
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 10th
By JENNIFER PELTZ and TED SHAFFREYAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - The World Trade Center's rebirth has long revolved around creating a centerpiece of unsparing symbolism: a skyscraper 1,776 feet tall, its height an homage and a bold statement about looking forward. The new 1 World Trade Center

ArcelorMittal affirms 2013 targets despite Q1 loss

ArcelorMittal affirms 2013 targets despite Q1 loss
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 10th
By TOBY STERLINGAssociated Press AMSTERDAM (AP) - ArcelorMittal SA, the world's largest steelmaker, slumped to a first-quarter loss, even as the company's chief executive said restructuring efforts are starting to pay off and the steel market is stabilizing after a big reverse in

Proposed UN resolution backs transition in Syria

Proposed UN resolution backs transition in Syria
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 9th
By EDITH M. LEDERERAssociated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) - An Arab-backed resolution calling for a political transition in Syria and strongly condemning the regime's escalating use of heavy weapons and "gross violations" of human rights was circulated Thursday to the 193-member U.N. General

Kerry hopes Russia won't sell missiles to Syria

Kerry hopes Russia won't sell missiles to Syria
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 9th
By BRADLEY KLAPPERAssociated Press ROME (AP) - ROME (AP) - Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday the transfer of advanced missile defense systems from Russia to Syria would be a "destabilizing" factor for Israel's security. Kerry said the U.S. has expressed concerns about what such

Kerry hopes Russia won't sell missiles to Syria

Kerry hopes Russia won't sell missiles to Syria
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 9th
By BRADLEY KLAPPERAssociated Press ROME (AP) - ROME (AP) - Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday the transfer of advanced missile defense systems from Russia to Syria would be a "destabilizing" factor for Israel's security. Kerry said the U.S. has expressed concerns about what such

Kerry hopes Russia won't sell missiles to Syria

Kerry hopes Russia won't sell missiles to Syria
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 9th
By BRADLEY KLAPPERAssociated Press ROME (AP) - ROME (AP) - Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday the transfer of advanced missile defense systems from Russia to Syria would be a "destabilizing" factor for Israel's security. Kerry said the U.S. has expressed concerns about what such

Obama, in Texas, presses middle-class jobs agenda

Obama, in Texas, presses middle-class jobs agenda
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 9th
By DARLENE SUPERVILLEAssociated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Offering a more upbeat view of the economy, President Barack Obama resurrected his jobs proposals Thursday, advancing modest initiatives as he pushed for action on more ambitious efforts that face resistance from congressional Republicans

House to vote to prioritize US debt payments

House to vote to prioritize US debt payments
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 9th
By ANDREW TAYLORAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican-controlled House is moving to put U.S. bondholders and people on Social Security at the front of the line to be paid if the government hits its borrowing limit and is unable to meet all of its obligations. The idea is to lessen the

House to vote to prioritize US debt payments

House to vote to prioritize US debt payments
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 9th
By ANDREW TAYLORAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican-controlled House is moving to put U.S. bondholders and people on Social Security at the front of the line to be paid if the government hits its borrowing limit and is unable to meet all of its obligations. The idea is to lessen the

Huawei founder gives first ever media interview

Huawei founder gives first ever media interview
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 9th
By NICK PERRYAssociated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - During 26 years at the helm of Chinese tech giant Huawei, founder Ren Zhengfei has never once agreed to be interviewed by a journalist. Until Thursday. During a visit to the company's New Zealand operations, Ren sat down with four