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Column: Our complex politics' short-hand problem

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on March 4th

By LIZ SIDOTIAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - From an early age, Americans are conditioned to see the world in sharp lines - black-and-white labels in a society where the reality is many shades of gray. The details, the subtleties? Well, those be damned. Look at Walt Disney World, which attracts

Column: Our complex politics' short-hand problem

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on March 4th

'Giant Slayer' scares up ho-hum $28 million debut

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on March 3rd

By CHRISTY LEMIREAP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - It wasn't exactly a mighty victory, but "Jack the Giant Slayer" won the weekend at the box office. The Warner Bros. 3-D action extravaganza, based on the Jack and the Beanstalk legend, made just $28 million to debut at No. 1, according to

'Giant Slayer' scares up ho-hum $28 million debut

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on March 3rd

State B Action On And Off The Court

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on March 1st

SPOKANE, Wash. - There was a whole lot of athletic ability on display on the first day of the WIAA Hardwood Classic State Basketball Tournament, and not just in the basketball court. Pep bands and cheerleaders from across the state are providing halftime entertainment and a whole lot of

From eggs to film: A Japanese-American studio head

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on February 28th

By RYAN NAKASHIMAAP Business Writer BURBANK, Calif. (AP) - There isn't much "Hollywood" about Kevin Tsujihara. He spends most of his time in back-room meetings, away from the red carpets and spotlights for which the city is known. There are few photos of him online, and a few weeks ago, someone

Simon Cowell launches online talent contest

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on February 28th

LONDON (AP) - Simon Cowell has taken over television screens and radio airwaves around the world. Now he's taking aim at the Internet. Cowell's Syco Entertainment empire and YouTube announced Thursday that they are launching "The You Generation," a global online talent contest that is

Rodman tells Kim Jong Un he has 'friend for life'

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on February 28th

By JEAN H. LEEAssociated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Ex-NBA star Dennis Rodman hung out with North Korea's Kim Jong Un during his improbable journey to Pyongyang, watching the Harlem Globetrotters with the leader and later drinking and dining on sushi with him. "You have a friend for life

As trend wanes, Vegas casinos fold on poker rooms

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on February 28th

By HANNAH DREIERAssociated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Tropicana hoped to step back into the big leagues when it opened its poker room in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, touting it as the coolest in town. But that same morning, federal agents shut down the three biggest online poker sites on the

As trend wanes, Vegas casinos fold on poker rooms

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on February 28th