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Terror suspects face Conn. trial next October

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 15th

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - A federal judge in Connecticut has scheduled a trial for next October for two men extradited from Britain on charges they supported terrorists in Afghanistan and Chechnya by operating websites to raise cash, recruit fighters and solicit items such as gas masks. Judge Janet

Ex-Kansas soldier gets 10 months for sham marriage

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 15th

By ROXANA HEGEMANAssociated Press WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A former Kansas soldier will spend 10 months in federal prison for entering into a sham marriage so he could get additional military benefits and his Jamaican bride could become a legal immigrant, a federal judge ruled Monday. In a rare

Romney, GOP raise $170.4 million in September

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 15th

WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign says it raised $170.4 million in September. The figure brings Romney's fundraising effort slightly behind President Barack Obama's $181 million haul for the month. It leaves Romney, the Republican Party and

Gold prices fall to lowest level in a month

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 15th

By SANDY SHOREAP Business Writer The price of gold fell to the lowest level in about a month Monday after new Chinese data renewed questions about whether the country's leaders will take more action to revive economic growth. Gold for December delivery dropped $22.10 to finish at $1,737.60

Pandora shares dip as Microsoft unveils Xbox Music

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 15th

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Shares of Internet radio company Pandora Media Inc. fell Monday on worries about increasing competition after Microsoft announced that it would roll out a new music service. THE SPARK: Microsoft Corp.'s new Xbox Music is a free music streaming service as well as a

News Summary: Citi shedding units, courting Fed

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 15th

By The Associated Press BYE-BYE, BROKERAGE: Citigroup negotiated last month to sell its remaining stake of its retail brokerage to Morgan Stanley. But Citi didn't get as much money as it was hoping for, and it had to take a $4.7 billion charge to third-quarter earnings. COURTING THE FED:

5 good reasons not to refinance your mortgage

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 15th

By Kirk HaverkampProvided by There are a lot of good reasons to refinance your mortgage, especially with rates as low as they are. But at the same time, there can be some pretty good reasons not to refinance as well. Many borrowers get so focused on the possibility of saving money that they