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Another manufacturer blocks drug for execution use

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

By ALAN SCHER ZAGIERAssociated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - A manufacturer of the anesthetic blamed for Michael Jackson's death said Thursday it won't sell propofol for use in U.S. executions, a setback for Missouri and other states looking for an alternative after other drug makers also

Stocks snap a losing streak

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks notched their first gain of the week Thursday after Spain announced severe budget cuts intended to convince the world that it can meet deficit-reduction targets. It was the best day for the U.S. market since Sept. 13, when Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke announced

US durable orders fall, but business investment up

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

By MARTIN CRUTSINGERAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Demand for long-lasting manufactured goods plunged in August because of a huge drop in volatile commercial aircraft orders. But in a hopeful sign, orders that reflect business investment plans rose. The Commerce Department said Thursday

US stock futures push higher as worries ease

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stock market futures rose Thursday, helped by expectations the People's Bank of China will soon take more steps to counteract a slowdown in the world's No. 2 economy. Investors also got word from the Labor Department that the number of Americans seeking unemployment

Romney decries military cuts; Obama talking jobs

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

By DAVID ESPO and KASIE HUNTAssociated Press VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) - President Barack Obama pledged to create many more jobs and "make the middle class secure again" in a campaign-closing appeal on Thursday - more than five weeks before Election Day - to voters already casting ballots in

Romney decries military cuts; Obama talking jobs

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

US eases Myanmar import ban

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 26th

By MATTHEW LEE and MATTHEW PENNINGTONAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday the U.S. will ease its import ban on Myanmar that had been a key plank of remaining American economic sanctions. "In recognition of the continued progress toward reform

Obama makes new appeal in 2-minute ad

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 26th

By KEN THOMAS and STEVE PEOPLESAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Trying to command attention and build his lead in the polls, President Barack Obama unveiled a new two-minute TV commercial Thursday calling for an "economic patriotism" he hopes will sweep him to a second term, urging voters to

Obama makes new appeal in 2-minute ad

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 26th

Reforms create competitive House races in Calif.

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 26th

By GARANCE BURKEAssociated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Democratic Rep. Pete Stark, the longest-serving member of California's largest-in-the-nation congressional delegation, offered a taste of his trademark invective. "It's a question of choosing experience, or a novice who likes to