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US budget deficits, and 1 surplus, dating to 2001

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 12th

By The Associated Press The federal government's deficit for the 2012 budget year, which ended Sept. 30, totaled $1.1 trillion. Or, more precisely, $1.089 trillion. It was $207 billion lower than in 2011. Yet it marked the fourth straight year that the deficit had exceeded $1 trillion. Here

WHY IT MATTERS: Issues at stake in election

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 12th

By The Associated Press A selection of issues at stake in the presidential election and their impact on Americans, in brief: Abortion: Abortion and birth control are divisive issues in politics, and they've flared up at times in this campaign despite the candidates' reluctance to dwell

Dems in coal states diverge on Obama policies

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 12th

By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (AP) - Friends of coal are certain they know the enemy. They fault President Barack Obama and his Environmental Protection Agency for new clean air rules they deride as a devastating blow to a multibillion-dollar industry that has been the

Bironas' FG gives Titans 26-23 win over Steelers

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 12th

By TERESA M. WALKERAP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans gave themselves a little breathing room with a much-needed victory, and the Pittsburgh Steelers still can't win away from Heinz Field. Rob Bironas kicked his fourth field goal, a 40-yarder as time expired, and

Hezbollah says it sent drone over Israel

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 11th

By ZEINA KARAMAssociated Press BEIRUT (AP) - The leader of Hezbollah claimed responsibility Thursday for launching an Iranian-made drone aircraft into Israeli airspace earlier this week, adding more tension to an already explosive Mideast atmosphere. Sheik Hassan Nasrallah warned that it would

Cash pulled from stock funds for 7th month in row

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By MARK JEWELLAP Personal Finance Writer BOSTON (AP) - Even as stock prices rose again in September, investors withdrew money from stock mutual funds at the fastest pace of the year, marking the seventh straight month that withdrawals have exceeded deposits. Bond funds attracted cash for the

The Mentalist's Owain Yeoman engaged

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

By Natalie Abrams, The Mentalist's Owain Yeoman has found a new leading lady. Yeoman is engaged to jewelry designer Gigi Yallouz, TVGuide.com has confirmed. Vote for your favorite new TV shows in our Fall Popularity Contest!

EXCLUSIVE: Woman Shot In The Face Says Shooting 'Blown Out Of Proportion'

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

SPOKANE, Wash. - Joshua Graham was taken into custody after a SWAT standoff on Monday. Graham had been on the run from police for about a week after he allegedly shot his girlfriend, Justine, in the face. Monday night, the victim of that shooting decided to talk exclusively to KHQ about

EXCLUSIVE: Woman Shot In The Face Says Shooting 'Blown Out Of Proportion'

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

Foster runs for 152 yards as Texans top Jets 23-17

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 9th

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Thanks to Arian Foster, the Houston Texans are still undefeated - but they very nearly let this one slip away. Foster ran for 152 yards and a touchdown, and the Texans are 5-0 for the first time and defeated the New York Jets for