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Obama vows again to close prison at Guantanamo Bay

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 30th

By DESMOND BUTLERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday renewed his pledge to close the prison for terrorist suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, but the impediments that have thwarted him thus far remain. At a White House news conference, Obama said he would try to

Officials say threatened FAA towers to remain open

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 30th

By DAVID ESPOAP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has assured lawmakers the Obama administration will prevent the closure of 149 small airport towers as well as end furloughs of air traffic controllers nationwide as a result of legislation passed by

Croatians to vote on golf in historic referendum

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 27th

By DUSAN STOJANOVICAssociated Press DUBROVNIK, Croatia (AP) - In 1991, Croatians voted for independence and then last year to join the European Union. Now, in only the third referendum ever in the country, the residents of the postcard-pretty Adriatic sea resort of Dubrovnik will vote on the

North Idaho Movie Theater To Close Doors This Weekend

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 27th

HAYDEN, Idaho - Another local business is closing in north Idaho. Hayden Cinema 6 is shutting it's doors this weekend. The last day they'll show movies is Sunday, April 28th. The theater's owner says the reason for the closure is because he can't compete with the Regal Theater that

North Idaho Movie Theater To Close Doors This Weekend

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 27th

Sheriff: Remains are 13-year-old missing 2 years

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 26th

SNYDER, Texas (AP) - Remains found in a remote West Texas location last month are those of a 13-year-old middle school cheerleader missing since December 2010, authorities announced Friday. An unidentified person contacted authorities after finding the remains near Lake J.B. Thomas in Scurry County

Bill to end airport delays headed for House vote

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 26th

By DAVID ESPOAP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - Legislation to end furloughs of air traffic controllers and delays for millions of travelers is headed to a House vote after a dark-of-night vote in the Senate that took place after most lawmakers had left the Capitol for a weeklong vacation.

Senate Deal Reached On FAA Furlough Bill

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 26th

WASHINGTON (AP) - With flight delays mounting, the Senate has passed legislation to end air traffic controller furloughs blamed for inconveniencing large numbers of travelers. Approval came without dissent, and long after many senators had left the Capitol for a weeklong vacation. A

Senate passes bill to ease FAA furloughs

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 25th

By DAVID ESPOAP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - With flight delays mounting, the Senate approved hurry-up legislation Thursday night to end air traffic controller furloughs blamed for inconveniencing large numbers of travelers. A House vote on the measure was expected as early as Friday,

Senate passes bill to ease FAA furloughs

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 25th