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Social-network gaffes plague Japanese politicians

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 19th

By MARI YAMAGUCHIAssociated Press TOKYO (AP) - On the Internet, no one can save you from yourself. That is a lesson many Japanese politicians have learned recently in painful, awkward and at times costly fashion. In the latest flap, a senior reconstruction official in charge of helping victims of

United 787 heading to Tokyo diverted to Seattle

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 19th

SEATTLE (AP) - A Boeing 787 flying from Denver to Tokyo diverted to Seattle because of an oil filter issue, a United Airlines spokeswoman said. An airline maintenance team was inspecting the jet after Flight 139 landed normally Tuesday afternoon at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, United

United 787 heading to Tokyo diverted to Seattle

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 19th

UK banking commission urges better standards

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 19th

By DANICA KIRKAAssociated Press LONDON (AP) - British bankers could soon be facing harsher penalties for behaving badly. After a year which has seen major scandals involving rate-rigging, money-laundering and rogue-trading rock the UK's financial industry, an influential parliamentary committee

Air France-KLM orders 25 wide-body Airbus A350s

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 19th

LE BOURGET, France (AP) - Air France-KLM ordered 25 Airbus A350 jets on Wednesday, saying the wide-body plane that flew for the first time last week will be central to its plan to expand long-haul flights after years of struggling against discount carriers in Europe. The deal is worth around $7.2

Social issues still fire up GOP despite 2012 loss

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 19th

By CHARLES BABINGTONAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican lawmakers have a message for those who want the party to soften its emphasis on social conservatism in hopes of reaching a wider national audience: Not so fast. House Republicans flexed their cultural and conservative muscles Tuesday

W.Va. mine safety lab creates disasters to train

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 19th

By VICKI SMITHAssociated Press JULIAN, W.Va. (AP) - Orange flames lick at the roof of the coal mine, heat building and visibility dropping as smoke begins to fill the underground passageway. Then, with the push of a few buttons on a hand-held remote, the flames flicker out, the smoke dissipates and

Ohio woman accuses 3 of holding her captive

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 19th

By THOMAS J. SHEERAN and KANTELE FRANKOAssociated Press ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) - A woman told authorities she was held captive for more than a year by three people who forced her to do housework, raided her bank account and menaced her with snakes and pit bulls. But an attorney for one of the suspects

Ex-Bulger cohort to spend 3rd day on witness stand

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 19th

BOSTON (AP) - A former enforcer for James "Whitey" Bulger is expected to face more tough cross-examination by Bulger's lawyers when he returns to the witness stand for a third day. James Martorano, who admitted killing 20 people, is set to continue testifying Wednesday. On Monday and Tuesday,

Northern Quest Casino & Resort Releases Update On Hairstylist's Resignation

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on June 19th

UPDATE: Tuesday night Northern Quest Casino & Resort posted on their Facebook page an update to the internal investigation they are conducting regarding Melanie Strandberg's resignation. The report is pasted below: Northern Quest Resort & Casino Follow Up Media Statement