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Debate over EU debate mixes philosophy and money

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 22nd

By DON MELVINAssociated Press BRUSSELS (AP) - Which side of this week's debate on the European Union budget a country takes can depend largely on which side its bread is buttered. Those that contribute more to the EU than they get back generally want to hold the line on the organization

Study: Pregnant teens need better school support

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 22nd

By KELLI KENNEDYAssociated Press MIAMI (AP) - When 15-year-old Kali Gonzalez became pregnant, the honors student considered transferring to an alternative school. She worried teachers would harass her for missing class because of doctor's appointments and morning sickness. A guidance

INFLUENCE GAME: Election over, campaign continues

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 22nd

By STEPHEN OHLEMACHERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The election may be over, but a new campaign is being waged in the nation's capital as lobbyists, advocates and trade groups fight to shape the government's response to the looming fiscal cliff. It's a twist on the usual

Appalachian book project helps inmates in 6 states

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 22nd

By VICKI SMITHAssociated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - For people behind bars in six Appalachian states, they are one of the few forms of escape - hundreds of used books, wrapped in brown paper and stacked thigh-high under a table, just waiting to be shipped. Parenting and self-help books.

Iowa straw poll on the outs with GOP establishment

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 22nd

By THOMAS BEAUMONTAssociated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - In the days since Republicans lost an election many in the party thought was theirs, chatter has been bubbling about what the GOP should do to recover. For Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, it starts with the smallest of actions: abandoning the

Iowa straw poll on the outs with GOP establishment

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 22nd

Jockeying under way to replace Rep. Jackson Jr.

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 22nd

By SARA BURNETTAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) - The jockeying to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. began before the ink was dry on the former congressman's resignation letter. Among those expressing an interest: Chicago aldermen, a former NFL linebacker and a defense attorney who represented R&B

EU summit ends without budget deal

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 22nd

By CARLO PIOVANO and DON MELVINAssociated Press BRUSSELS (AP) - A summit of the European Union's 27 national leaders, charged with agreeing on a long-term budget for the bloc, broke up Friday afternoon without being able to reach a deal. Coming just days after the 17 eurogroup finance

EU summit ends without budget deal

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 22nd

Asia stocks meander as US, Japan observe holiday

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 22nd

By PAMELA SAMPSONAP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) - Asian stock markets saw little movement Friday as the U.S. and Japan observed holidays, although traders kept an eye on Americans hitting the stores for the start of the biggest shopping season of the year. "It often provides a first glimpse at