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Colleges pledge to graduate additional 4 million

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 2nd

By JUSTIN POPEAP Education Writer Nearly 500 public colleges that account for three-quarters of all four-year college students pledged Tuesday to produce a combined 3.8 million additional graduates by 2025, an ambitious target that would help bring the United States closer to its goal of

Highlights of Pa. judge's ruling in voter ID case

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 2nd

By The Associated Press A state Commonwealth Court judge on Tuesday determined that the requirement that Pennsylvania voters show a valid photo ID will not be in place for the Nov. 6 presidential election, a victory for opponents of the law. Here are the major provisions of Judge Robert Simpson

Slain NY student's friends focus on violence issue

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 2nd

By CAROLYN THOMPSONAssociated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - As her family mourned her death, the friends of a college freshman who police say was beaten to death in her dorm room by her boyfriend have rallied people to wear purple to raise awareness of domestic violence. Alexandra Kogut's body

Pa. judge blocks photo ID rule for Election Day

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 2nd

By MARC LEVYAssociated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania voters won't have to show photo identification to cast ballots on Election Day, a judge said Tuesday in a ruling on the state's controversial voter ID law that could help President Barack Obama in a presidential

Romney won't revoke young illegal immigrant visas

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 2nd

By KASIE HUNTAssociated Press DENVER (AP) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says he would honor temporary work permits for young illegal immigrants who were allowed to stay in the U.S. because of a decision by President Barack Obama. Romney told The Denver Post, in an interview

Complaint: Beau said he killed NY college freshman

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 1st

By CAROLYN THOMPSONAssociated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Friends of a college freshman who police say was beaten to death in her dorm room by her boyfriend rallied others Monday to wear purple to raise domestic violence awareness, and her family mourned the loss of a "bright, beautiful young

Washington Post buying bulk of Celtic Healthcare

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 1st

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington Post Co. is getting into the health care business with the purchase of a majority stake in Celtic Healthcare Inc., a provider of home health care and hospice services. The media and education company said Monday that the deal is part of its strategy to invest in

Deadline nears on judge's Pa. voter ID law ruling

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 1st

By MARC LEVYAssociated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A court-imposed Tuesday deadline is looming for a judge to decide whether Pennsylvania's tough new law requiring voters to show photo identification can remain intact, a ruling that could swing election momentum to Republican candidates

From words to deeds: Why election matters

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 1st

By CALVIN WOODWARDAssociated Press When you vote for Democrat Barack Obama or Republican Mitt Romney in November, you'll be voting for more than a president. You'll be casting a ballot for and against a checklist of policies that touch your life and shape the country you live in. It can

4 essential questions to ask at the end of a job interview

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 1st

By Amy Fontinelle