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A state-by-state look at superstorm's effects

A state-by-state look at superstorm's effects
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 5th
By The Associated Press The massive storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast and morphed into a huge and problematic system, killing at least 106 people in the United States. Power outages now stand at about 1.4 million homes and businesses, down from a peak of 8.5

The danger increases, but still the water calls

The danger increases, but still the water calls
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 5th
By BRUCE SMITHAssociated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - "We are tied to the ocean," an avid sailor and president named John F. Kennedy once said. "And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch, we are going back from whence we came." Humans have an affinity for water. It is

Romney praises Gov. Christie's 'heart and passion'

Romney praises Gov. Christie's 'heart and passion'
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 5th
By STEVE PEOPLESAssociated Press MORRISVILLE, Pa. (AP) - Mitt Romney is praising New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's response to Hurricane Sandy. The Republican presidential candidate told supporters in Pennsylvania Sunday night that Christie is giving "all of his heart and his passion" to

Red Cross carries on despite storm-response flak

Red Cross carries on despite storm-response flak
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 4th
By DAVID CRARYAP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) - It happened after the 9/11 terror attacks, after Hurricane Katrina and now, once again, after Superstorm Sandy: The American Red Cross takes flak for its response to a major disaster. It's a burden that comes with being the nation's

A state-by-state look at superstorm's effects

A state-by-state look at superstorm's effects
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 4th
By The Associated Press The massive storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast and morphed into a huge and problematic system, killing at least 106 people in the United States. Power outages now stand at more than 1.3 million homes and businesses, down from a peak of

Biden predicts big victory in Electoral College

Biden predicts big victory in Electoral College
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 4th
By MATTHEW DALYAssociated Press LAKEWOOD, Ohio (AP) - It wasn't quite a guarantee, but Vice President Joe Biden predicted Sunday that he and President Barack Obama will win re-election - "and I don't think it's going to be close in the Electoral College." Biden, who campaigned

Romney pledges bipartisanship in final push

Romney pledges bipartisanship in final push
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 4th
By KASIE HUNT and STEVE PEOPLESAssociated Press MORRISVILLE, Pa. (AP) - Republican Mitt Romney sprinted through battleground states on Sunday with a renewed pledge to bring a spirit of cooperation to Washington. He also promised to pursue an agenda that would alienate most Democrats on his

Rivals stress differences and bipartisanship hopes

Rivals stress differences and bipartisanship hopes
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 4th
By DAVID ESPO and JULIE PACEAssociated Press HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) - Two days from judgment by the voters, President Barack Obama raced through four far-flung battleground states on Sunday while Mitt Romney ventured into traditionally Democratic Pennsylvania, seeking a breakthrough in a close

Rivals stress differences and bipartisanship hopes

Rivals stress differences and bipartisanship hopes
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 4th
By DAVID ESPO and JULIE PACEAssociated Press HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) - Two days from judgment by the voters, President Barack Obama raced through four far-flung battleground states on Sunday while Mitt Romney ventured into traditionally Democratic Pennsylvania, seeking a breakthrough in a close

A state-by-state look at superstorm's effects

A state-by-state look at superstorm's effects
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 3rd
By The Associated Press The massive storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast and morphed into a huge and problematic system, killing at least 107 people in the United States. Power outages now stand at more than 2.2 million homes and businesses, down from a peak of