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Cops: Teens got lap dances at party for NY boy, 16

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 15th

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (AP) - Exotic dancers performed lap dances on teenagers at a boy's surprise 16th birthday party in an upstate New York village, police said, and investigators were trying to determine whether any organizer of the celebration committed a crime. South Glens Falls Police

Erdrich wins her first National Book Award

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 15th

By HILLEL ITALIEAP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The National Book Awards honored both longtime writers and new authors, from Louise Erdrich for "The Round House" to Katherine Boo for her debut work, "Beyond the Beautiful Forevers." Erdrich, 58, has been a published and highly regarded author

Changing times: Politicians' tears more common now

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 9th

By GREGORY KATZAssociated Press It seems out of place: The president of the United States breaking down in tears as he thanked campaign workers for their tireless work for his re-election. But Barack Obama isn't the only world leader unashamed to be seen crying in public - or simply unable

Obama wipes away tears while speaking to staff

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 9th

By KEN THOMASAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - In a new video released by his campaign, President Barack Obama wipes away tears as he thanks members of his campaign staff and volunteers. Obama's campaign released a five-minute video of the president's address Wednesday to members of

Text of Barack Obama's speech after re-election

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 7th

By The Associated Press President Barack Obama's speech in Chicago after his re-election Tuesday night, as transcribed by Roll Call: ___ Thank you so much. Tonight, more than 200 years after a former colony won the right to determine its own destiny, the task of perfecting our union moves

In speech after speech, Obama asks for more time

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 4th

By KEN THOMASAssociated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) - He cajoles his audience into action. He needles rival Mitt Romney with biting mockery. He reminds voters about the past and where he wants to take them. In the final days of his final campaign, President Barack Obama is part community

Cold weather and new storm add to victims' misery

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 4th

By JENNIFER PELTZ and MICHAEL HILLAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Shivering victims of Superstorm Sandy went to church Sunday to pray for deliverance as cold weather settling in across the New York metropolitan region - and another powerful storm forecast for the middle of the week - added to

Bloomberg faces outcry over Sunday's NYC Marathon

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 2nd

By JENNIFER PELTZ and RACHEL COHENAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - With people in storm-ravaged areas still shivering without electricity and the death toll in New York City at more than 40, many New Yorkers recoiled at the prospect of police officers being assigned to protect a marathon. They

Israel confirms killing Arafat deputy in 1988

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 1st

By ARON HELLERAssociated Press JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel acknowledged Thursday it killed Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's deputy in a 1988 raid in Tunisia, lifting a nearly 25-year veil of secrecy and allowing a rare glimpse into the shadowy world of its secret operations. One of the

Judge denies satellite voting for Montana Indians

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 31st

By MATTHEW BROWNAssociated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - A federal judge on Tuesday denied an emergency order sought by a group of American Indians who wanted to force officials to provide satellite voting on Montana reservations, effectively putting off resolution of the issue until after