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Key facts after fallout from prophet film

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

By The Associated Press Anti-American protests have erupted in the Middle East over a crudely made film mocking the prophet Muhammad, resulting in violent embassy protests around the Middle East, fallout in the U.S. presidential campaign and heightened security at U.S. facilities abroad.

A look at the Americans killed in embassy attack

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

By The Associated Press Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans were killed during an attack on the Benghazi consulate in Libya on Tuesday. A look at the victims: -Chris Stevens: The career diplomat spoke Arabic and French and had served two tours in Libya, including running the

House makes lying about military service a crime

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

By JIM ABRAMSAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Those who lie about military service or make false claims about receiving military medals with the intent of benefiting from those claims would be committing a crime under legislation passed by the House Wednesday. The House's 410-3 vote on

One way to invest: Trade just like Uncle Herb

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

By CHRISTINA REXRODEAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - To the long list of investing strategies, add this: I'll have what she's having. That's the idea behind Ditto Trade, an online brokerage for anyone who has a lot of faith in the cousin, best friend or next-door neighbor who's

California man confirms role in anti-Islam film

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

By GILLIAN FLACCUS and STEPHEN BRAUNAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - The search for those behind the provocative, anti-Muslim film implicated in violent protests in Egypt and Libya led Wednesday to a California Coptic Christian convicted of financial crimes who acknowledged his role in

APNewsBreak: US identifies anti-Muslim filmmaker

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

By EILEEN SULLIVAN and STEPHEN BRAUNAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal authorities have identified a Coptic Christian in southern California who is on probation after his conviction for financial crimes as the key figure behind the anti-Muslim film that ignited mob violence against U.S

Report: US strikes on Iran would risk major war

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 13th

By ROBERT BURNSAP National Security Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. military strikes on Iran would shake the regime's political control and damage its ability to launch counterstrikes, but the Iranians probably would manage to retaliate, directly and through surrogates, in ways that risked

California man confirms role in anti-Islam film

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th

Perceived insults to Islam trigger Muslim anger

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th

By ROBERT H. REIDAssociated Press Muslim anger over perceived Western insults to Islam has exploded several times, most recently in protests this week against U.S. diplomatic posts in the Middle East. The violence, fueled mostly by religious zealots, reflects the tension between Muslims and the

Senate panel OKs veterans infertility bill

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th

By ERIC TUCKERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A Senate commitee on Wednesday approved legislation that expands access to infertility treatment for seriously injured veterans. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Patty Murray, authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover the cost of in vitro