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Magnitude 7.7 quake strikes off western Canada

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 28th

By JEREMY HAINSWORTHAssociated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the west coast of Canada and a tsunami warning was issued, authorities said, but there were no immediate reports of major damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit the Queen

Romney calls for cooperation in Florida

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 27th

By STEVE PEOPLESAssociated Press PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) - With the election 10 days away, Mitt Romney is calling for more partisan cooperation in Washington as he rallies supporters in Florida. The Republican presidential candidate said on Saturday that this is not a time to divide the country or

Romney woos Florida early vote; Obama eyes NH

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 27th

By NANCY BENAC and STEVE PEOPLESAssociated Press LAND O'LAKES, Fla. (AP) - Juggling politics and storm preparations, Mitt Romney dangled a plea for bipartisanship before early voters in Florida on Saturday as Barack Obama worked to nail down tiny New Hampshire's four electoral votes.

Romney woos Florida early vote; Obama eyes NH

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 27th

Japan approves new stimulus for ailing economy

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 26th

By ELAINE KURTENBACHAP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) - Japan's Cabinet approved a 423 billion yen ($5.3 billion) economic stimulus package on Friday, moving to fend off recession as the recovery in the world's third biggest economy falters. The emergency spending package, which is double

AdWatch: Romney has more promises than specifics

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 23rd

By ANDREW MIGAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - TITLE: "The Clear Path" LENGTH: 60 seconds. AIRING: Mitt Romney's campaign declined to say where the ad is airing. KEY IMAGES: Opens with a black screen emblazoned with white text: "Mitt Romney: The Two Paths." The ad uses video of Romney

Earnings Preview: How low can Zynga go?

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 22nd

NEW YORK (AP) - Investors, already expecting a third-quarter loss for online game company Zynga Inc. on Wednesday, will be looking for steps the company is taking to revive growth and cut costs. WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Once a rising social media star with games such as "FarmVille" and "Texas HoldEm

5.3-magnitude quake, aftershocks rattle Calif.

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 21st

SALINAS, Calif. (AP) - A moderate earthquake and minor aftershocks jolted the central California coast over the weekend but didn't cause any damage, authorities said. Nearly 6,700 people reported feeling the magnitude 5.3-quake when it struck late Saturday outside of King City, the U.S.

Dust storm shuts down interstate in northern Okla.

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 18th

By JUSTIN JUOZAPAVICIUSAssociated Press TULSA, Okla. (AP) - A massive dust storm swirling reddish-brown clouds over northern Oklahoma triggered a multi-vehicle accident along a major interstate Thursday, forcing police to shut down part of the heavily traveled roadway amid near blackout

Calif., other states take part in earthquake drill

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 18th

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Millions of Americans preparing to survive an earthquake ducked under tables and covered their heads Thursday as part of the annual "Great ShakeOut" drill. Organizers said some 14 million people, including 9.3 million in California, signed up to participate. Schoolchildren,